Chemist

Collier County Realty Corp; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

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Job summary

Collier County is seeking an environmental lab professional to perform microbiological and chemical analyses of environmental water to ensure quality and compliance with federal, state, and local standards. The role includes sample collection, safety compliance, and maintaining quality control across lab processes.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related field and at least one year of related experience, with fingerprinting required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a related field is required.
• One year of related experience is required.
• Candidates without a related degree should possess an additional four years of related experience.
• Fingerprinting is required.

Responsibilities

• May serve as Laboratory Safety Officer; implements safety policies and procedures in compliance with applicable laws and regulations; follows safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals; updates MSDS; disposes of hazardous waste materials per established procedures.
• Schedule collection of various samples according to established guidelines.
• Receives and logs samples; maintains chain of custody of samples.
• Prepares microbiological media, reagents, and control samples; maintains quality control of media and related lab materials.
• Performs laboratory analysis of microbiological and chemical components; inputs and interprets data; runs analysis on autoanalyzer.
• Conducts testing to identify levels of ammonia, conductivity, fecal coliform, nitrate, pH, TDS/TSS, and other analytes.
• Maintains logs and records of sampling activities and laboratory results; monitors temperatures of equipment.
• Calculates and records results; compares with standards.
• Reports test results to regulatory agencies and stakeholders.
• Operates a wide range of laboratory equipment and tools.
• Performs cleaning/maintenance tasks to keep equipment in good condition.
• Monitors inventory levels and initiates orders for materials.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related field

One year of related experience

Fingerprinting

Job description

Job Summary

Collier County strives to be an employer of choice, and many of our employees build long-term careers with us. The salary listed in the job description reflects the full pay range for this position, from entry level through advanced career stages.

NEW EMPLOYEES ARE HIRED AT, OR NEAR THE ENTRY POINT SHOWN, DEPENDING ON QUALIFICATIONS AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE.

Perform microbiological and chemical analysis of environmental water to ensure water quality and to ensure compliance with federal, state and local standards.

Essential Functions

May serve as Laboratory Safety Officer; implements safety policies and procedures in compliance with applicable laws and regulations; follows safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals; updates materials safety data sheets (MSDS); disposes of hazardous waste materials per established procedures.

Schedule collection of various samples according to established guidelines.

Receives and logs samples from various sources; maintains chain of custody of samples to ensure integrity of test results.

Prepares microbiological media, reagents, and control samples; prepares stock buffer solutions; maintains quality control of media, dilution/rinse water, coliform confirmation, Millipore filters, petri dishes, thio-bags, and autoclaves.

Performs laboratory analysis of microbiological and chemical components; inputs and interprets data for various inorganic organic, and microbiological analysis; programs and runs analysis on autoanalyzer.

Performs standard chemical and bacteriological examinations to analyze samples as required by environmental agencies, division procedures, and standard laboratory procedures for various parameters; conducts testing to identify levels of ammonia, conductivity, fecal coliform, heterotrophic plate count, nitrate, pH, total dissolved solids (TDS), total suspended solids (TSS), or other analytes.

Maintains quality control; performs quality assurance and quality control procedures to ensure integrity of samples and test results; conducts quality assurance and quality control audits.

Maintains logs, charts, computer records, and other records of sampling activities, laboratory analysis, testing results, or other activities in compliance with regulatory reporting requirements and laboratory certifications on quality control, quality assurance, and laboratory procedures; monitors and logs temperatures of refrigerators, incubators, and water baths; monitors and records data for corrosion meter.

Calculates and records results of tests; compares results against standards.

Reports test results to regulatory agencies, supervisory personnel, water treatment plant personnel, or others as appropriate.

Operates a variety of machinery, equipment and tools associated with laboratory operations, which may include a laboratory truck, microscope, comparator, scale/balance, nanopure water system, deionized water system, autoclave, oven, magnetic stir plate, hot plate, incubator, laboratory refrigerator, spectrophotometer, pH meter, colony counter, autoanalyzer, desiccator, propane torch, alcohol burner, vacuum pump, laboratory paraphernalia, laboratory glassware, medias, testing materials, hand tools, or two-way radio.

Performs general cleaning/maintenance tasks necessary to keep vehicles, equipment, and tools in operable condition; monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; reports faulty equipment.

Monitors inventory levels of laboratory equipment, chemicals, and supply items; ensures availability of adequate materials to conduct work activities; initiates orders for new or replacement materials.

Additional Functions

Performs other related duties as required.

Essential Employees may be required to work during an undeclared emergency and/or declared emergency. On an incident-by-incident basis, the County’s Administrative Office will make the determination as to who will be required to work.

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, Management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary that are a logical assignment to the position.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a related field required.

One (1) year of related experience.

Candidates without a related degree should possess an additional four (4) years of related experience.

Fingerprinting required.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATES

May be required to possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License with any applicable endorsement(s) to drive a County vehicle as provided in CMA 5805.

Salary offers above the minimum pay grade may be considered based on qualifications.

Collier County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by applicable law. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities. Veterans’ Preference is provided to eligible applicants in accordance with Florida law.

Benefits

Collier County BCC offers a variety of benefits to both regular full and part-time employees.

For information, here to view the comprehensive benefits package we have to offer when you join our team.