Chemist

Sowela; New York (NY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Sowela seeks a laboratory analyst to perform routine qualitative and quantitative analyses of drinking water and environmental samples in a regulated setting in Valhalla, NY. You will support QC solution preparation and LIMS tasks while ensuring compliance with DEP policies.

The role requires a baccalaureate degree with chemistry credits and at least two years of full-time laboratory experience; education substitutions may apply per NY rules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 16 semester credits in chemistry and 8 credits in chemistry/related natural sciences, plus 2 years of full-time laboratory experience.
• Education may be substituted by 30 graduate credits with one year of experience, but a baccalaureate degree with the specified credits is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine qualitative and quantitative analyses of drinking water and environmental water samples in accordance with regulations.
• Maintain laboratory QC solution preparation and support activities to ensure efficient operations.
• Operate and support Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) tasks and general lab duties including glassware washing.

Skills

Laboratory analysis

Quality control (QC)

LIMS familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree with chemistry credits

Tools

LIMS

Job description

Location: Valhalla, NY in Weschester County*

Starting Salary: $69,770 + Union and City Benefits

Typical Schedule: 35hrs/week, Monday-Friday.

*As per civil service Rule 3.2.11 the selected candidate, at the date of hire, must live outside the five (5) boroughs or be permanent in the civil service title listed.

Job description

Below is a BRIEF summary of the position, for full details, please use the link to the City of New York's Job Board:

This position involves performing routine qualitative and quantitative analyses of drinking water and environmental water samples in accordance with regulatory requirements for drinking water and environmental water testing using methods approved by New York State. Additional tasks include glassware washing and general laboratory support. These tasks will also include support functions to ensure efficient operations within the laboratory such as maintaining appropriate laboratory Quality Control (QC) solution preparation and Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) work. All tasks must follow all applicable environmental, health and safety regulations and DEP's policies and procedures.

Minimum Requirements:

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, including or supplemented by 16 semester credits in chemistry and 8 semester credits in any one or a combination of the following areas: chemistry, pharmacology, toxicology, environmental science, forensic science, or other natural science, AND at least two years of fulltime satisfactory experience performing chemical or physical analyses in a laboratory.

NOTE: Education may be substituted for experience on the basis of 30 graduate semester credits from an accredited college in any of the areas of study described in the qualification requirements above for one year of experience. However, all candidates must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college with the specialized credits as described above.