Transportation Chemist Trainee - Kanawha

** Disclaimer-this position will be considered classified-exempt and “at will.”

The Transportation Chemist Trainee will report to the Materials, Control, Soil & Testing Division in Charleston, WV. Under the general supervision of the Environmental & Coatings section supervisor, this position performs professional work at the beginner level testing and analyzing raw, natural and processed substances using prescribed chemical and physical laboratory procedures in order to determine chemical composition or deviation from standards.

Changes in procedures or standards are usually accompanied by specific instructions. Work is reviewed by a higher level chemist or supervisor through observation of skill and technique and evaluation of analyses and findings. May be exposed to hazardous or unknown substances. Assignments may include air and/or water pollution analysis, construction materials or environmental health. Performs other related duties as required.

** Preference may be given to Candidates with these qualifications**

Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a major in the basic or natural sciences and eighteen (18) semester hours or twenty-seven (27) quarter hours in chemistry.

This is the entry-level classification in this series. No prior experience is required.