Laboratory Analyst - HETL Lab

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Laboratory Analyst - Maine CDC in Augusta, ME
1. Overview

• Provide an overview of the work, briefly summarizing the job, the main purpose, the objectives, and

the results expected.

• General responsibilities include the preparation, preservation, and analysis of environmental and

drinking water samples for radionuclides in support of the State’s safe drinking water and Radiation
Control programs. The range of analyses consists of radon air, radon water, gross alpha, gross beta,
tritium, and gamma spectroscopy; with a wide variety of matrices being tested.
2. Knowledge, Skills and Certifications

• Identify specific qualifications needed to perform the job including knowledge, skills, education,

experience, training, and technical skills.

• A bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, biology, physics, or a directly related scientific field.

Strong math and computer skills necessary, with a focus on Excel programming.

• Must have

radionuclide or other chemical testing experience, be detail oriented, possess analytical acumen and
work independently.

3. Duties and Deliverable – Outline of specific job duties:

• Analyzing drinking water and environmental monitoring samples and checking systems daily to

ensure proper operation and quality control.

• Operating a variety of complex laboratory equipment including liquid scintillation counters, alphabeta

gas proportional counters, gamma detectors, and survey meters.

• Calibrating, cleaning, repairing, troubleshooting, and maintaining (or arranging for service on)

laboratory equipment to perform assigned analyses.

• Preparing laboratory standards, solutions, and reagents.
• Assisting in the development of new methodology to improve the quality and efficiency of

laboratory operations and analytical results.

• Discussing analytical results with the public to provide information and education, and consulting

with federal and state agencies for auditing purposes or in any other capacity facilitating method or
policy improvement.

• Preparing extensive statistical QC data analyses to certify analytical results and meet the

requirements of established standards and methods.

• Assisting with hazardous waste procedures to maintain compliance, and to ensure the health and

safety of lab personnel, the public, and that of the environment.

• Preparing cost estimates and placing orders of essential consumable supplies to maintain

adequate resources for consistent and reliable laboratory operations.

• Performing drills and participating in laboratory response procedures in the event of an accidental

or intentional release of radiological material.

• Developing and evaluating emergency procedures, inter-departmental or in conjunction with other

federal or state agencies.

• The revision or creation of SOPs and section manuals, and the documentation of all processes and

requirements.
4. Schedule

• Provide summary of work schedule, including normal working hours, on-call expectations, allowed

time off (which is non-billable)

• 40 hours / week, normal working hours, no on-call or overtime, no remote work.

Compensation for roles at Staffing Solutions Organization LLC (SSO) varies depending on a wide array of factors including, but not limited to, the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by applicable law, SSO provides a reasonable range of compensation for this role. In addition, SSO provides a range of benefits for this role.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an Employment Visa at this time.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. Staffing Solutions Organization LLC is an e-Verify participant.