Environmental Quality Analyst 1

Pace® Analytical Services is seeking an Environmental Quality Analyst 1 for an onsite, full-time role in Lombard, IL. The position involves overseeing quality policies, conducting trend analysis, and participating in audits. Ideal candidates should have laboratory or QA experience, strong attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The role requires collaboration and flexibility in a dynamic environment, reporting to the local Quality Manager.
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Pace® Analytical Services

Pace® makes the world a safer, healthier place. Committed to advancing the science of businesses, industries, consulting firms, government agencies, and others, Pace® offers local-level service backed by a national laboratory network. Through in-lab and emergency onsite services, Pace® ensures our air, water, soil, and more are safe.

Job Description

Environmental Quality Analyst 1

This is an onsite full-time position for the Building Sciences West Quality Department from Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Summary:

We are actively seeking a candidate to join our Quality Assurance (QA) team with the Building Sciences West laboratories. This position reports to the local Quality Manager and is responsible for providing analysis, administration and oversight of quality policies and procedures.

The ideal candidate is one who has a strong attention to detail and organization skills and is comfortable working independently or as a team. The ideal candidate is also self-motivated, demonstrating a strong work ethic and flexibility to adapt to a dynamic work environment and changes in work priorities. The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative environment and is comfortable working with various areas of the laboratory.

Preferred qualifications include previous laboratory or QA experience in a TNI, AIHA, NVLAP, or ISO17025 accredited laboratory. Experience with Microsoft Office applications is ideal.

Job Responsibilities:

Overseeing or reviewing, completing, and processing a wide-range of quality forms, documents, databases, and related materials.

Provides trend analysis, interpretation, and counsel to staff regarding quality policies, programs and practices.

Provides comprehensive research and feedback to resolve management and employee questions.

Participates in internal and external audits, root cause analysis, and corrective action planning with various departments to resolve discrepancies.

Provides or participates in training for various departments on quality systems, policies, and procedures.

Interprets and applies department policies and procedures in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations; receives guidance within these areas as needed.

Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the department's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.

Promotes and supports the overall mission of Pace by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with customers and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.

Requirements:

Basic understanding of the administration and oversight of quality programs, policies, and procedures.

Basic understanding of root cause analysis and the corrective action process.

Basic understanding of broad testing tools, equipment, and calibration.

Knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Office tools. Advanced knowledge of Excel is preferred.

Correct business English, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, or a closely related field; AND at least one (1) year of experience working in laboratory operations or quality; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Physical/Mental Requirements:

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Mobility to work in a lab and office setting, use standard office and lab equipment and stamina to sit for extended periods of time; exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or move objects; vision to read printed materials and computer screens; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone.

Working Environment:

Work is performed in a lab and office setting. Work is subject chemicals, fumes, gasses, noxious odors and related items in a lab setting.

Additional Information

Benefits

80 hrs of paid vacation per year, 7 paid holidays per year, 2 floating holidays per year (prorated based on start date), 40 hrs paid sick time per year, paid bereavement leave (days based on relation to the employee), 8 hrs paid volunteer time per year, parental leave, medical, dental, vision, voluntary short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, voluntary supplemental life insurance, traditional 401k and ROTH 401k with a company match, HSA, FSA, employee referral bonus, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement program, employee recognition program, voluntary ID theft coverage, voluntary legal coverage, voluntary accident insurance, voluntary hospital indemnity insurance, and voluntary critical illness insurance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pace® provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, creed, color, religion, genetics, protected veteran status, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Pay Range/Compensation $40,000 - $45,000 per year
Work Schedule Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM