Chemist I

Civicworks; North Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas Division of Environmental Quality, Office of Water Quality, seeks an entry-level Chemist I to perform routine chemical testing on environmental samples such as water, air, and soil under supervision. You will help carry out standardized tests and document results.

Responsibilities include maintaining equipment, ensuring QA and regulatory compliance, and applying techniques like titration, spectrophotometry, and chromatography. Six months of chemistry-related experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Six months of chemistry, chemical testing, laboratory testing, or related field.
• Accuracy in sample handling, calculations, and data entry.
• Knowledge of lab safety protocols.
• Experience with analytical techniques such as titration, spectrophotometry, and chromatography.
• Experience in water chemistry analyses preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine chemical and analytical testing on environmental samples such as water, air, and soil.
• Conduct standardized tests using techniques like spectrophotometry and chromatography.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and document results.
• Ensure compliance with quality assurance and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Chemistry knowledge

Lab safety

Data entry accuracy

Analytical thinking

Tools

Spectrophotometry

Chromatography

Titration

Job description

The Chemist I is an entry-level position in the Arkansas Division of Environmental Quality, Office of Water Quality, responsible for performing routine chemical and analytical testing on environmental samples such as water, air, and soil. Under supervision, the role involves conducting standardized tests using techniques like spectrophotometry and chromatography, maintaining laboratory equipment, documenting results, and ensuring compliance with quality assurance and regulatory requirements.

Key qualifications

• At least six months of experience in chemistry, chemical testing, laboratory testing, or related field
• Accuracy in sample handling, calculations, and data entry
• Knowledge of lab safety protocols
• Experience with analytical techniques such as titration, spectrophotometry, and chromatography
• Experience in water chemistry analyses (preferred)