Chemist

Chemist 4 (PCN 061965)

This position is open to Alaskan Residents only. Please check out the residency definition to determine if you qualify.

In addition to meeting the listed minimum qualification competencies below, this position requires that the successful applicant meet the minimum qualifications specified in CLIA ´88 regulations, 42

CFR Subpart M - Personnel for Moderate Complexity (Including the Subcategory) and High Complexity Testing, section 493.1489 Testing Personnel Qualifications.

Performing at this level in the public health lab has many responsibilities, including, but not limited to:

• Developing competency with several instruments (GC-MS, GC-MS/MS, ICP-MS, LC-MS/MS) in pursuit of the public health lab’s mission.
• Performing testing for both clinical partners and the Laboratory Response Network for Chemical Threats (LRN-C) program.
• Regularly impacting the health of Alaskans through the child in need of aid (CINA) program and other poison cases.
• Collaborating to develop and improve testing methods related to agents of public health importance.
• Coordinating with the local, state, and federal partners to participate in emergency preparedness exercises and live events.

The mission of the Division of Public Health is to protect and promote the health and well-being of all Alaskans.

Our core values guide everything we do:

• Accountability – We use human, financial, and environmental resources responsibly.
• Respect – We provide services to all Alaskans without discrimination or judgment.
• Potential – We believe in helping every Alaskan reach their full potential for health and in building strong, healthy communities.
• Integrity – We act with honesty and ethics in all that we do.
• Scientific Excellence – We are dedicated to advancing scientific knowledge and using the best available data to inform public health policy.

When you join the Public Health Laboratory team, you’ll be part of a fun, supportive, and collaborative group dedicated to making Alaska an even better place to live, work, and play. Be part of our mission and help drive positive changes across the state!

We’re proud to offer a generous benefits package that includes 12 paid holidays each year, personal leave that grows with your service, hybrid telework options, flexible scheduling, and excellent insurance coverage.

To learn more, check out the "Benefits" tab on this posting!

The Anchorage State Public Health Laboratory is surrounded by six beautiful mountain ranges and is near the city trail system for walking, running, biking, and skiing. Options for dining out for lunch are plentiful and diverse in Alaska’s largest city.

This position is part of a collaborative work group of professional staff working together to protect and improve the health and well-being of Alaskans. The Division of Public Health includes a large and broad range of experienced, dedicated, and supportive staff. We enjoy working through the challenges of our work and value each employee's contributions. We view public health as a critical piece of homeland security, and we remain committed to collaborating with internal and external partners across Alaska and the United States to protect the overall health of our population.

The ideal candidate will possess some or all of the following position-specific competencies in addition to the minimum qualifications listed below:

• Oral and Written Communication – Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive,…