Chemist 1 (37633)

State of Montana; Helena (MT); Vor Ort; USD 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Healthcare coverage

Retirement plans

Paid vacation & holidays

PSLF eligibility

Zusammenfassung

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) in Helena seeks a laboratory professional to perform chemical analyses related to emerging contaminants within the Environmental Laboratory Program.

Responsibilities include validating analyses, developing quality improvements with partners, researching best practices for QA/QC, and reporting defensible data.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or physical sciences.
• 2+ years of related lab experience in regulated environments (EPA/ISO17025).
• ≥2 years of instrumentation experience for Organics testing.
• ≥2 years of laboratory experience in microbiology, analytical chemistry, and quality assurance.

Aufgaben

• Validate and perform complex analyses for emerging contaminants.
• Develop and implement quality improvement projects with partners.
• Research best practices to improve lab procedures for QA and compliance.
• Report defensible data using QA/QC procedures.

Kenntnisse

Analytical chemistry

Quality assurance

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or physical sciences

Tools

Organics testing instrumentation

Jobbeschreibung

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Public Health and Safety Division in Helena.

This position performs chemical analyses related to emerging contaminants within the Environmental Laboratory Program.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Validating and performing complex analytical analyses for emerging contaminants;
• Developing and implementing quality improvement projects internally and with external partners;
• Researching best practices to improve laboratory procedures for quality assurance and compliance purposes;
• Reporting legally defensible data using quality assurance and quality control procedures.

Why Join DPHHS

Our mission at DPHHS is serving Montanans in their communities to improve health, safety, well-being, and empower independence. By joining our department, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents.

The State of Montana's comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, work/life balance, and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. In addition, DPHHS is the largest state agency with a wide range of advancement opportunities w hether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience.

Qualifications for this Career Opportunity

• Advanced knowledge and experience in analytical chemistry testing processes, including experience with instrumentation used for Organics testing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge and experience in quality management systems, quality control, quality improvement, and good laboratory practices.
• Accute attention to detail and observation skills.

Meet minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or physical sciences.
• Two years of related laboratory experience in a regulated environment, such as EPA or ISO17025 certified laboratories.
• At least two years of experience with instrumentation used for Organics testing.
• At least two years of laboratory experience in microbiology, analytical chemistry, and quality assurance practices.

Other combinations of related education and experience may be considered on a case‑case basis.

DPHHS is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Additional Information

This position is grant funded through September 30, 2028, with intention to seek additional funding.