What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chemist I position at St Johns River Water Management District?
Chemist I
Bureau of Water Resource Information
Job Summary: This is entry level professional work involving routine chemical analysis and operation of analytical equipment in an environmental analytical chemistry laboratory.
Job duties include:
- Performs routine chemical analysis of water quality samples using District approved methods and instrumentation such as auto analyzers, titrimetric, direct reading, and spectrophotometric instruments; prepares reports, maintains records, and monitors backlog for the assigned analyses; prepares reagents and standards needed to conduct assigned analyses; creates an electronic queue from Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) and stages samples for analyses with extreme precision; loads data to LIMS using LIMS application and Excel spreadsheet applications.
- Documents quality control, quality assurance, historical trend analysis, and independent parameter relationships for assigned analyses by using Excel spreadsheets, LIMS application, and compliance management software.
- Performs and documents routine maintenance and troubleshooting procedures for assigned instruments; interacts with vendor as necessary to troubleshoot instrumentation.
- Organizes incoming samples and reconciles samples versus electronic sample lists within LIMS with extreme precision; utilizes Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) software to log in samples, records sample preservations, and enters sample data; reviews and corrects field data reports; distributes incoming samples to appropriate laboratory workstations.
Minimum Qualifications:
Requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in chemistry, biology, limnology, botany, zoology, environmental science, or related field. A chemistry degree is preferred.
Comparable professional experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.
SJRWMD has determined this to be a mandatory-testing position as described in Section 440.102, Florida Statutes. Any offer of employment for a mandatory-testing position will be contingent upon successfully passing a drug screening paid for by SJRWMD. The SJRWMD Drug Free Workplace Policy is available for review in the Careers section at www.sjrwmd.com.
Working Conditions:
Work in lab wearing lab coat, gloves and eye protection as required by Chemical Hygiene Plan and Standard Operating Procedures; may stand for long periods of time, performs tasks with equipment set-up in a flume hood; lift and carry, safely manage toxic and hazardous chemicals.
Additional Details:
Starting Salary Range: $45,864.00 - $57,324.80
Starting salary is based on qualifications and experience.
Benefits include Florida Retirement System, paid parental leave, health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, paid leave and holidays, professional development, wellness program and eligible for public service student loan forgiveness program.
Your application will receive careful consideration and, if selected for an interview, you will be contacted to schedule an appointment. St. Johns River Water Management District participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an internet-based system that allows businesses to determine the eligibility of their employees to work in the Unites States.
Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans will receive preference in employment and are encouraged to apply.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Veterans’ Preference/Drug-Free and Tobacco-Free Workplace
Location: Palatka
Closing Date: February 10, 2025
Salary : $45,864 - $57,325
