Analytical Chemist III - DNREC

Introduction

The DNREC-Remediation Section manages and assists with clean-up and restoration of chemical release sites, including brownfield and hazardous substances sites. It assists with voluntary cleanup and corrective actions. Click here for more information about the Division of Waste and Hazardous Substance.

Summary Statement

Provide guidance regarding usability of data for risk assessment, review data packages and reports for compliance with the analytical program and provide comments on the section policies. The ACIII will act as an analytical program resource and provide information regarding proper analysis to meet Data Quality Objectives. Perform lab audits of external labs and keep senior management appraised of compliance. Review the Section’s Standard Operating Procedures for the Chemical Analytical Program (SOPCAP) and provide updates as required. Prepare Purchase Order Requests as well as provide training to Section staff to ensure sampling QA/QC meets analytical program requirements.

Career Ladder

Upon satisfactory completion of department promotional standards and job requirements, employees may be eligible to be promoted to the next level.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class.� Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here. Prepares samples for instrument analysis, interprets instrument recordings and documents test results.� Uses analytical chemistry techniques including state-of-the-art instrumentation to gather data involving samples.� Analyzes laboratory data to determine quantity and quality of toxins, pathogens, chemical and biochemical constituents.� Prepares reports identifying samples, explains testing methods and documents findings and conclusions of analysis.

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Analytical Chemist III Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas: Three years experience in generating and interpreting chemical test data by performing quantitative and qualitative statistical analysis. Three years experience in selecting and modifying laboratory test methods and procedures. Six months experience in conducting data review to ensure numerical input, calculations, formulas and interpretation of output is accurate, instruments were operating according to specifications, analytical procedures were followed and documentation is complete. Three years experience in physical, organic, inorganic or analytical chemistry. Three years experience in using laboratory equipment and instrumentation including calibration and maintenance. Six months experience in technical report writing.

Conditions of Hire

DNREC does not provide sponsorship for holders of H-1 B Visas. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources. As a condition of hire you must possess a valid driver's license (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

Benefits

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. TDD users may request an auxiliary aid or service by calling (800) 232-5470 or by visiting delawarerelay.com. You may also call (302) 739-5458 or email DHR_ADAConcerns@delaware.gov for additional applicant services support. The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.

Salary : $65,456 - $87,275