What are the responsibilities and job description for the Analytical Chemist III - Hazardous Substance position at State of Delaware?
Introduction
The Delaware Environmental Laboratory is a full-service lab that tests and assesses water, air, soil, hazardous materials, and biological samples. The lab helps facilitate the management of Delaware’s natural resources and the protection of Delaware’s water resources.
Summary Statement
This is a lead level position responsible for analyses using instruments such as LC-MS / MS, ICP-AES, ICP-MS, GC-MS, segmented flow, and elemental analyzers for water quality surveillance and to assess emerging contaminants. Plans, conducts, and oversees laboratory analyses that will produce technically sound and legally defensible data. Required to utilize information systems and statistics, create technical reports, troubleshoot and maintain instruments, develop Standard Operating Procedures and quality documents, and coordinate with coworkers to complete analyses. Conducts method development procedures to enhance the laboratory’s analytical capabilities. All work must be completed in accordance with EPA Methods, Delaware Hazardous Substance Cleanup Act, and State regulations.
Career Ladder
Upon satisfactory completion of department promotional standards and job requirements, employees may be eligible to be promoted to the next level.
Selective Requirement
Selective Requirements must be met in addition to the job requirements. Applicants who do not possess the selective requirement will not be qualified.
- Possession of a Bachelors degree or higher in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Forensic Science or related field.
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.
Job Requirements
JOB REQUIREMENTS for Analytical Chemist III Applicants must have education, training and / or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas :
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.
As a condition of hire you must possess a valid driver's license (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).
Benefits
Salary : $65,456
