Chemist I - 42000360

Science Technology Engineering And Mathematics; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services seeks a Chemist I to analyze petroleum products, antifreeze, and brake fluid for compliance with state and federal standards. The role includes lab work with analytical instrumentation, quality control, and sample inventory management, plus field duties related to product testing and stop-sale enforcement.

Moderate travel required. The position aligns with regulatory testing and enforcement responsibilities within the department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or biochemistry from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Class E driver license.
• Ability to conduct inspections and pay attention to details.
• Experience with laboratory instrumentation and analytical methods.
• Ability to work with petroleum products and maintain quality control standards.
• Moderate travel required.

Responsibilities

• Laboratory work using analytical instrumentation.
• Maintain quality control procedures.
• Manage sample inventory.
• Field responsibilities related to product testing and stop-sale enforcement.

Skills

Attention to detail

Inspection ability

Laboratory instrumentation

Analytical methods

Petroleum product handling

Quality control

Education

Chemistry or Biochemistry degree

Tools

Laboratory instrumentation

Analytical methods

Job description

Chemist I with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services analyzes petroleum products, antifreeze, and brake fluid for compliance with state and federal standards. The role involves laboratory work using analytical instrumentation, maintaining quality control procedures, managing sample inventory, and field responsibilities related to product testing and stop-sale enforcement.

Key qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or biochemistry from an accredited college or university
• Valid Class E driver license
• Ability to conduct inspections and pay attention to details
• Experience with laboratory instrumentation and analytical methods
• Ability to work with petroleum products and maintain quality control standards
• Moderate travel required