Environmental Chemical Lab Scientist

## Environmental Chemical Lab Scientist Apply locations:
Oklahoma County time type:
Full time posted on:
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End Date:
July 15, 2026 (8 days left to apply) job requisition :
JR62140
** Job Posting Title
** Environmental Chemical Lab Scientist
** Agency
* * 292 DEPT. OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
** Supervisory Organization
** Environmental Quality–Customer Services
** Job Posting End Date
** Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note:

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.
** Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)
**** Full/Part-Time
** Full time
** Job Type
** Regular
* * Compensation
* * Hiring Rates:  Level I - $60,944.00  Level II -$64,001.60
** Job Description**#
** This position is located in the State Environmental Laboratory Services Division - General Chemistry Section in Oklahoma City.**# # # # #
** All applicants must be able to pass a background check and must be able to legally work within the United States. DEQ does not allow sponsorship for those on a H1B visa. This position requires in-office work Monday - Friday.**#
** Application Requirements
** All applicants must upload a resume, cover letter and transcript to be considered for this position.#
** Basic Purpose
** Analyzes water to determine levels of compliance with state and federal regulations utilizing approved methods and procedures. Develops methods of analysis and aids in special studies. Maintains equipment and inventory for laboratory analysis. Prepares reports. May be involved in consultation and expert witness activities.#
** Typical Functions
*** Perform analytical testing on public and private water, hazardous waste, soils, biological tissues, and other environmental samples in support of state and federally funded environmental projects using approved standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instruction documents (WIDs).
* Prioritize and schedule daily work tasks to meet Section, Group, Division, and Agency goals.
* Effectively interact with the Laboratory Information Management System and related databases.
* Thoroughly document all actions and decisions associated with the generation of analytical data.
* Provide technical assistance/technical support to customers and develop knowledge of regulatory requirements as they relate to sample validity and response actions.
* Perform a thorough review of records and data generated by self and peers.
* Conduct all work in accordance with divisional policies, including the SELSD Quality Assurance Manual, Ethics and Data Integrity Program, and Laboratory Safety Program.
* Assist with the review and development of technical and operational SOPs and WIDs.
* Assist with the inventory control of all supplies and consumables required to perform testing.
* Assist with general housekeeping including sample control and disposal.#
** Education and Experience
**** Level I** - bachelor's degree in chemistry, biological or environmental science.
** Level II** - those identified in Level I plus one year of professional level experience in a laboratory; OR a master’s degree in chemistry or biological or environmental science.
** To be considered for this position applicants must be within 60 days of obtaining their degree.**#
** Travel Requirements
** Some occasional travel may be required for training and career enhancement activities.# #
** Additional Considerations/Preferences (These cannot eliminate a candidate)
*** Preference may be given to applicants having years of direct hands-on experience with analytical technologies such as FIA (Flow Injection Analysis), UV-VIS Spectroscopy, Titration, and IC (Ion Chromatography).#
** Physical Requirements
*** Be able to stand for several hours per day and the ability to perform repetitive tasks.
* Have sufficient visual acuity to perform routine laboratory tasks, such as reading narrow glassware graduations, distinguishing colors, solvent layers, etc.
* Be able to wear PPE, including lab coats, goggles/protective eyewear or face shields while performing laboratory tasks.
* Be able to independently lift 25 lbs.#
** Special…