What are the responsibilities and job description for the SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMIST position at Linn County?
Linn County is committed to creating a Customer-Center Culture placing our internal & external customers at the center of everything we do! Why do we do this? We get that question a lot. The answer is simple: We want our customers to have a positive experience. Our co-workers are customers too. Exceptional internal customer satisfaction leads to exceptional customer satisfaction for the public!
Why work at Linn County?
- Competitive wages with annual pay increases & annual cost of living increase (depending on budget)
- Medical, dental, vision, short & long term disability, and supplemental life insurance
- Iowa Public Employee's Retirement Pension Plan (IPERS)
- Wellness program offering credit on insurance premiums to eligible employees
- Free on-site fitness centers
- 100% County paid basic life insurance
- 12 paid holidays per year
- Training & professional development opportunities
Hourly Wage:
New Hire: $34.80 · 90 days: $36.57 · 1 year: $38.50 · 2 years: $40.57 · 3 years: $42.78
About Senior Environmental Chemist:
Act as the lead Environmental Chemist for laboratory functions. Performs routine technical laboratory examinations and samplings. Work is performed under minimal supervision. Knows the County's Customer-Centered Culture principles, the County's Mission, Strategic Plan and Core Values and demonstrates a commitment to customer satisfaction for all customers on a regular basis.
- Directs work of Environmental Chemists.
- Coordinates scheduling of laboratory testing procedures to ensure timely and accurate results.
- Maintains quality control records and prepares quality assurance reports concerning work and lab procedures in accordance with all current Standard Operating Procedures and Quality Assurance documents.
- Assures and completes compliance records for Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA) certification on clinical analysis for the sexual disease and lead programs, including preparing for audits as required.
- Maintains Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) certification to perform chemical and bacteria analysis for water testing program, including preparing for audits as required.
- Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Sciences, or Microbiology required.
- Five (5) years of professional public health laboratory experience required performing chemical analyses and regulatory compliance evaluations.
Special Requirements:
Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA) certification to perform clinical analysis for our sexual disease/lead program. Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) certification to perform chemical and bacteria analysis for our water testing program. Valid State of Iowa Driver's License required. Must pass a County physical examination, which includes a drug test after offer of employment. Regular work attendance required. Must remain awake and aware of surroundings at all times.
Monday - Friday8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
See full details here: Senior Environmental Chemist Job Description
Salary : $39 - $72,384
