Chemist - ESP0141

State of Missouri; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and sick leave

Paid life insurance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Prescription insurance

Flexible 40-hour work week

Job summary

The State of Missouri's Department of Natural Resources, Division of Environmental Quality, Jefferson City, seeks a Laboratory Scientist to analyze water and soil samples in the Organic Chemistry Unit. You will operate gravimetry, LC, GC and MS methods, prepare reagents, calibrate instruments and report results in the LIMS system.

You will also write and review SOPs, ensure data quality, and support ongoing quality assurance and professional development within the division.

Qualifications

• Chemistry knowledge of chemicals, hazards, storage and disposal.
• Self-management with initiative and minimal supervision.
• Attention to detail in data and reporting.
• Understanding of quality assurance principles and QC tools.

Responsibilities

• Train and work as a Laboratory Scientist in the Organic Chemistry Unit.
• Analyze drinking water, ground water, surface water, soil and organic waste samples by approved methods.
• Calibrate and maintain instrumentation; prepare reagents; operate instruments; collect and report data in LIMS.
• Write and review Standard Operating Procedures.
• Review data for completeness and quality.

Skills

Chemistry knowledge

Self-management

Attention to detail

Quality assurance

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 30+ credits in natural science

Job description

We respect and embrace the experiences, knowledge and contributions of our team members. We strive for a culture of belonging and balance by upholding our values: Stewardship, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Innovation. We are passionate about Missouri, our role to preserve, protect and enhance our environment and we are committed to serving its citizens. We believe our mission and vision serves a greater purpose and will be felt for generations to come.

Please note: The salary range listed in this job description is a base salary. Applicants eligible for years-of-service adjustments or shift differentials may exceed salary range listed above.

This position will be located at Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Division of Environmental Quality, and will be located at 2710 West Main, Jefferson City, MO 65109.

• Train and work as a Laboratory Scientist in the Organic Chemistry Unit of the Chemical Analysis Section.
• Analyze drinking water, ground water, surface water, soil, and/or organic waste samples by various approved methods utilizing gravimetry, liquid chromatography, gas chromatography and/or mass spectrometry. Analysis includes sample preparation by an appropriate method; reagent preparation; instrument setup and operation; and data collection, interpretation and reporting into the Laboratory Information Management System.
• Conduct routine calibration and maintenance of instrumentation and equipment used in laboratory analysis.
• Write and review Standard Operating Procedures.
• Review data for completeness, accuracy and quality.

To be successful in this position, a candidate will need the following skills:

• Chemistry: Knowledge of chemicals, including hazardous materials, and their uses, interactions, dangers, production, storage, and disposal.
• Self-Management: Sets well-defined and realistic personal goals; displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; works with minimal supervision; is motivated to achieve; demonstrates responsible behavior.
• Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
• Quality Assurance: Knowledge of the principles, methods, and tools of quality assurance and quality control used to ensure a product fulfills functional requirements and standards.

Equivalent To Those Typically Gained By

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 30 earned credit hours in natural science (Environmental Science or Technology, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Physical Science, Geology, Engineering, Agronomy, Forestry, Soil Science, Ecology, Wildlife Management, Agriculture, Animal Science, Natural Resource Management, Soil Conservation, Atmospheric Science, or closely related field)

AND

• 0-1 years of experience. At least 12 credit hours in general chemistry, organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, analytical chemistry, instrumental analysis, or similar coursework and laboratory courses preferred, or 1-5 years of employment experience in analytical bench chemistry. ( Substitutions allowed )

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

Benefits & Work-life Balance

Our benefits package and flexible 40-hour work week promotes the mental and physical health of you and your family as you work towards achieving your professional goals.

Benefits include paid vacation and sick leave, paid life insurance, medical, dental, vision and prescription insurance. Learn more here.

How We Invest In You

• Exceptional professional development: mentoring from experienced professionals, cross-media training, career advancement opportunities, paid trainings and continuing education tuition assistance.
• Support for professional registrations when required, through paid study materials, fees, study time, test time, exam fees and licensure renewal fees.

Robert Schaub, Laboratory Supervisor at [phone] or [e-mail]

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Sally Namassy, Recruiter at [e-mail]