What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chemist II position at State of South Carolina?
JOB
Careers at SCDES: Where Passion Meets PreservationDo you love South Carolina and protecting the environment? Come join our team at SCDES, put your passion to work with us! We are dedicated to protecting the state of South Carolina and we would love to have you as a member of our team!Science| Service| Sustainability Analyze drinking and non-drinking water samples for metals by ICP. Digests drinking water and non-drinking samplers for metals analysis by ICP. Analytical results and QC must be recorded according to the Analytical and Radiological Environmental Services Division SOP and its referenced methods. Performs the preparative and interpretative phases of the analysis process to include, but not limited to, preparing calibration standards, spike solutions, reagents, and cleaning the laboratory. Interprets, calculates, and records data. Ensures supportive QC functions are performed Analyzes drinking and non-drinking water samples for mercury by cold vapor atomic absorption spectroscopy. Analytical results and QC must be recorded according to the Analytical and Radiological Environmental Services Division SOP and its referenced methods.Analyzes drinking and non-drinking water samples for metals by ICP-MS. Analytical results and QC must be recorded according to the Analytical and Radiological Environmental Services Division SOP and its referenced methods.Ensures safe work practices by attending all safety meetings, annual review of the safety manual, participation in the annual chemical inventory and adherence to the safety policies as prescribed by the Hayne Building Safety Manual and the agency. Review the SCDES Standard Operating Procedure and its referenced method annually, updating as needed. Complete all necessary administrative tasks (PCAS, SCEIS related functions, etc.) and documentation as required and requested.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
A master’s degree in chemistryOR a bachelor’s degree in chemistry and one year of chemistry experienceOR a bachelor’s degree in the natural or physical sciences with 16 semester hours in chemistry and two years of laboratory experience.ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Experience in a laboratory setting related to the area of employment, including experience in operating, maintaining, and interpreting results from advanced analytical instrumentation such as gas or liquid chromatographs, and associated data systems. Experience with general instrumentation software and Microsoft Office.Ability to: Perform scientific mathematical calculations, highly complex tasks, and maintain accurate records.Communicate effectively with peers, other scientists, and service engineers.Prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.Move and change 150-pound gas cylinders using a hand truck.Adhere to all safety requirements including the wearing of required safety equipment such as eye protection, laboratory coats, and nitrile gloves to assure the safe handling of a myriad of commonly used laboratory chemicals daily.Stand for long periods of time and lift at least 50 lbs. to countertop level.The workplace exposure to chemicals of record will be kept below the published OSHA thresholds through the use of administrative and engineering controls, specialized PPE and through appropriate adjustments in job assignments.This position requires the strict adherence to approved methods and standard operating procedures for the proper collection of quality and technically defensible data.This is a laboratory position and as such involves safely working with various types of glassware, the physical shaking of samples, the performance of repetitive tasks, and meticulous attention to detail.Must be able to occasionally work outdoors in various weather conditions. Must be able to drive an agency vehicle and occasionally travel overnight for training and emergency response purposes. A resume should be submitted, but cannot be a substitution for a complete SC State application.Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application are encouraged to upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. If selected for an interview, a copy of the college transcript will be required via email or at the time of the interview. Please note that some departments within the agency may require an official, certified copy of the transcript prior to hiring or within a specific timeframe required by that area, after hiring. Failure to produce an official, certified transcript may result in not being hired or termination.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
SCDES is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information. The Department will not sponsor H1B visas for this position.The South Carolina Department of Environmental Control offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes: Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children. Click here for additional information. 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year15 days sick leave per year13 paid holidaysPaid parental leaveS.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation ProgramsRetirement benefit choices*State Retirement Plan (SCRS)State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)Remote Work: The option of partially remote work is available after successful completion of 6 months to 1 year of employment, based on job functions*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.
Careers at SCDES: Where Passion Meets PreservationDo you love South Carolina and protecting the environment? Come join our team at SCDES, put your passion to work with us! We are dedicated to protecting the state of South Carolina and we would love to have you as a member of our team!Science| Service| Sustainability Analyze drinking and non-drinking water samples for metals by ICP. Digests drinking water and non-drinking samplers for metals analysis by ICP. Analytical results and QC must be recorded according to the Analytical and Radiological Environmental Services Division SOP and its referenced methods. Performs the preparative and interpretative phases of the analysis process to include, but not limited to, preparing calibration standards, spike solutions, reagents, and cleaning the laboratory. Interprets, calculates, and records data. Ensures supportive QC functions are performed Analyzes drinking and non-drinking water samples for mercury by cold vapor atomic absorption spectroscopy. Analytical results and QC must be recorded according to the Analytical and Radiological Environmental Services Division SOP and its referenced methods.Analyzes drinking and non-drinking water samples for metals by ICP-MS. Analytical results and QC must be recorded according to the Analytical and Radiological Environmental Services Division SOP and its referenced methods.Ensures safe work practices by attending all safety meetings, annual review of the safety manual, participation in the annual chemical inventory and adherence to the safety policies as prescribed by the Hayne Building Safety Manual and the agency. Review the SCDES Standard Operating Procedure and its referenced method annually, updating as needed. Complete all necessary administrative tasks (PCAS, SCEIS related functions, etc.) and documentation as required and requested.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
A master’s degree in chemistryOR a bachelor’s degree in chemistry and one year of chemistry experienceOR a bachelor’s degree in the natural or physical sciences with 16 semester hours in chemistry and two years of laboratory experience.ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Experience in a laboratory setting related to the area of employment, including experience in operating, maintaining, and interpreting results from advanced analytical instrumentation such as gas or liquid chromatographs, and associated data systems. Experience with general instrumentation software and Microsoft Office.Ability to: Perform scientific mathematical calculations, highly complex tasks, and maintain accurate records.Communicate effectively with peers, other scientists, and service engineers.Prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.Move and change 150-pound gas cylinders using a hand truck.Adhere to all safety requirements including the wearing of required safety equipment such as eye protection, laboratory coats, and nitrile gloves to assure the safe handling of a myriad of commonly used laboratory chemicals daily.Stand for long periods of time and lift at least 50 lbs. to countertop level.The workplace exposure to chemicals of record will be kept below the published OSHA thresholds through the use of administrative and engineering controls, specialized PPE and through appropriate adjustments in job assignments.This position requires the strict adherence to approved methods and standard operating procedures for the proper collection of quality and technically defensible data.This is a laboratory position and as such involves safely working with various types of glassware, the physical shaking of samples, the performance of repetitive tasks, and meticulous attention to detail.Must be able to occasionally work outdoors in various weather conditions. Must be able to drive an agency vehicle and occasionally travel overnight for training and emergency response purposes. A resume should be submitted, but cannot be a substitution for a complete SC State application.Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application are encouraged to upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. If selected for an interview, a copy of the college transcript will be required via email or at the time of the interview. Please note that some departments within the agency may require an official, certified copy of the transcript prior to hiring or within a specific timeframe required by that area, after hiring. Failure to produce an official, certified transcript may result in not being hired or termination.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
SCDES is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information. The Department will not sponsor H1B visas for this position.The South Carolina Department of Environmental Control offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes: Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children. Click here for additional information. 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year15 days sick leave per year13 paid holidaysPaid parental leaveS.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation ProgramsRetirement benefit choices*State Retirement Plan (SCRS)State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)Remote Work: The option of partially remote work is available after successful completion of 6 months to 1 year of employment, based on job functions*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.
