Analytical Chemist III - Hazardous Substance

Overview

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.

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.

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

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 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 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.

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). All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County.

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