CHEMIST I - 42005373

Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services in Tallahassee seeks a Chemist I to perform routine chemical analyses on foods using standard operating procedures and maintain instrument accuracy. You will verify results, participate in peer reviews, and support quality assurance under ISO 17025 guidelines.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or biochemistry and occasional travel. Candidates should be detail-oriented, able to work with laboratory staff, and maintain compliant lab

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or biochemistry required.
• Ability to perform chemical analyses and operate lab instrumentation.
• Knowledge of data collection and ISO 17025 guidelines.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine chemical or physical tests on foods using SOPs.
• Verify results and provide peer review of analyses.
• Maintain instrument performance and quality assurance per ISO 17025.
• Manage inventories of equipment and reagents.
• Ensure lab areas are clean and compliant with procedures.

Skills

Chemical analysis

Lab instrumentation

Data recording

Quality assurance

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry

Tools

Laboratory instruments

Laboratory software

Job description

CHEMIST I

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

BUREAU OF LABORATORIES

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

A bachelor's degree (4 years) from an accredited college or university with a major course of study in chemistry or biochemistry.

Certain positions within this class require individuals to meet specific federal or state regulations as identified by the employing agency.

***ATTENTION CANDIDATES***

To be considered for a position with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services values and supports employment of individuals with disabilities.Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Occasional travel required.

NOTES

To maintain fairness and integrity, applicants are required to provide honest and authentic responses during all stages of the evaluation and selection process. Applicants must rely on their own personal knowledge, thoughts, and impressions. A candidate’s use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to answer qualifying questions or participate in interviews will be taken into consideration when determining qualification for the position. Successful applicant must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.

JOB DUTIES

Under supervision, using standard operating procedures, performs a variety of routine chemical or physical tests and analyses of foods in a timely manner, which may include instrumentation. Verifies the analytical results generated and provides peer review of results.

Maintains personal expertise in analytical procedures, instrument technology, quality assurance and improvement through self-motivation. Complies with state and department policies and procedures for analysis of foods.

Works with supervisor, staff and laboratory quality manager to ensure quality assurance and ultimately, improvement, as required under ISO 17025. Ensures inventories (equipment and chemical/reagent) are current and complete.

Ensures proper working of section, including equipment maintenance, maintaining supplies (including reagent and chemicals), ensuring laboratory and work areas are clean and orderly, etc.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the terminology, principles and techniques of chemical research, analysis or testing.


• Knowledge of the procedures, techniques, and equipment used in laboratory testing and analysis.


• Knowledge of the methods of data collection.


• Skill in the use of scientific laboratory equipment.


• Ability to collect, record, and analyze scientific data relating to chemistry.


• Ability to conduct chemical analyses using scientific methods and techniques.


• Ability to perform quantitative analysis of scientific data.


• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.


• Ability to communicate effectively.


• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.


• Ability to keep accurate research records.


• Ability to work independently.


• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.


• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to the chemical sciences.


• Ability to comply with strict procedural and quality control/quality assurance guidelines in an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory.


• Ability to perform calculations.


• Ability to use laboratory computer applications (email, data processing, spreadsheet, database, word processing) in a networked environment.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;


• Nine paid holidays and one Personal holiday each year;


• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision and other supplemental insurance options;


• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please visit www.myfrs.com ;)

For an estimate of the total compensation package for this position, please visit the “Total Compensation Estimator Tool” located above under the “Posting Closing Date.”

SPECIAL NOTES

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE

Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes,candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Location

TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32301 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32317 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32310 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32316 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32309 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32311 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32302 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32307 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32312 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32305 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32304 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32303 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32308

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at [phone] Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.