Scientist; Chemical Terrorism - CR

Looking to make a real impact on public health? The Virginia Division of Consolidated Laboratory Services (DCLS) is hiring a Scientist to join the Chemical Terrorism Preparedness & Response (CT) laboratory, supporting statewide laboratory testing that protects the health and safety of communities across the Commonwealth.

• Title:
  
  Scientist (Chemical Terrorism Preparedness & Response) – CR597
• State Role
  
  Title:
  
  Scientist I
• Hiring Range: $62,000 - $78,000
• Pay Band: 4
• Agency:
  Department of General Services
• Location:
  
  DCLS
• Agency Website: dgs.virginia.gov
• Recruitment Type:
  General Public - G

• Perform highly complex testing, meet turnaround and holding times, manage workload priorities, maintain chain of custody, and ensure data integrity in LIMS.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of test results, performing QA/QC procedures, troubleshooting methods, documenting maintenance, and supporting staff training.
• Maintain professional relationships and provide responsive support to internal and external customers.
• Support DCLS mission through effective teamwork.
• Ensure a safe, secure, and compliant work environment.

This is a full-time, restricted position funded by a federal grant. Continued employment is contingent upon the continued availability of funds. Employees in classified restricted positions are eligible for the state employee benefits package (including leave, healthcare, retirement, etc.).

• Meet the education, and experience or training requirements of the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) standard for high complexity testing personnel as defined in 42 CFR 493.1489.
• Knowledge of the theory and application of chemical principles and chemical laboratory procedures.
• Knowledge of laboratory safety protocols for the safe handling of chemical, microbiological, infectious, or toxic substances.
• Experience with laboratory instrumentation and mechanical equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to follow procedures, prioritize work, and identify errors.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to lift 30 pounds.

• Experience working in a chemistry laboratory.
• Experience with complex computer interfaced instrumentation including inductively coupled plasma/mass spectrometry (ICP/MS), gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS), and/or liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry (LC/MS) testing.
• Experience accessioning specimens and reporting results accurately.
• Experience independently performing moderate to high complexity testing in a laboratory.
• Experience performing and documenting QA and QC procedures, compiling and formulating data, and interpreting QC data/results.
• Experience troubleshooting laboratory instrumentation.
• Experience with chain of custody procedures.
• Experience with laboratory information management systems (LIMS) and/or MS Office products.

Users must provide confirmation of eligibility to work at time of hire. Sponsorship will not be provided for this position now or in the future. The selected candidate must also pass a fingerprint-based criminal background check. Blood‑borne pathogen training will be provided by the employer; DCLS offers the Hepatitis B vaccine.

Applicants in need of accommodation during the application and/or interview process may contact DGS at  for assistance.

The DCLS community is committed to a drug‑free workplace. The policy of DCLS strictly prohibits the manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession or use of alcohol, marijuana, or other drugs while in state‑owned vehicles, in the workplace or on DCLS premises, or when performing official work duties.

Name: DGS Human Resources

Phone:

Email: JOBSginia.gov

The Virginia Department of General Services is an equal opportunity employer and a proud Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Certified employer. Individuals from minoritized groups, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and individuals with Ameri Corps, Peace Corps, and other national service experience are encouraged to apply.