Laboratory Infrastructure & Workforce Initiative; LIW) Emerging Contaminants Chemist

$5,753 - $6,728 per month, salary commensurate w/ training and experience

Exempt, non-civil service, full-time, temporary appointment. This position is located under the State Laboratories Division (SLD) as part of the Emerging Contaminants Unit (ECU) in the Laboratory Infrastructure and Workforce (LIW) initiative. The purpose of this position is to develop and validate methodologies, plan, organize, and conduct analytical work on water samples for a full range of physic-chemical emerging contaminants parameters associated with water and environmental problems in support of various programs (Groundwater, Drinking Water, and Source Water/Wellhead Protection) of the Department of Health and other agencies.

EDUCATION:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in chemistry or a closely related science which included 30 semester credit hours in chemistry courses, including organic, inorganic, analytical and/or physical chemistry.

SPECIALIZED EXEPRIENCE:
Two (2) years of professional work experience which demonstrated the ability to apply the scientific laws and principles of chemistry to predict results; or to interpret and evaluate the results of professional research or analyses by other chemists; or to assess the need for and validity of proposed changes and improvements in laboratory procedures and methods. Specialized laboratory experience in the detection, isolation, and identification of chemical contaminants is preferred.

LEGAL AUTHORIZATION TO WORK REQUIREMENT:
The State of Hawaii requires that all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.

For additional information, you may contact Guansheng (Frank) Jiao at  or email Guansheng.

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Recruitment deadline is continuous from posting for position no. 125519.

This position is exempt from civil service and considered temporary in nature. Therefore, if you are appointed to the position, your employment will be considered to be "at will", which means that you may be discharged from your employment at the prerogative of your department head or designee at any time.