CHEMIST II - 42001433

State of Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual to join their team in the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. This role involves performing essential chemical analyses and laboratory tests, ensuring compliance with high-quality standards. The successful candidate will leverage their chemistry expertise to contribute to food safety and public health. With a focus on quality assurance and continuous improvement, this position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package. If you are passionate about chemistry and eager to support community health, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Annual and Sick Leave benefits

Nine paid holidays

State Group Insurance options

Retirement plan options

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's or master's degree in chemistry or biochemistry.
• One year of professional experience in chemical or biochemical work.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine chemical tests and analyses of foods.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 17025 quality standards.

Skills

Chemistry knowledge

Laboratory testing techniques

Data collection methods

Scientific laboratory equipment skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving techniques

Quality control compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry

Master's degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry

Tools

Laboratory computer applications

Job description

Requisition No: 851071

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in chemistry or biochemistry and one (1) year of professional chemical or biochemical experience; or

A master's degree from an accredited college or university in chemistry or biochemistry.

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

Please Note: There will be a numerically based work sample administered with an established minimum required passing score to all eligible candidates in order to move to the next phase of consideration.

EDUCATIONAL NOTE: Graduates utilizing education attained in the United States to meet the minimum requirements of a position will not be appointed until verification of the applicable degree has been obtained. Foreign trained graduates utilizing a degree attained outside of the United States to meet the minimum requirements of a position must be prepared to provide a copy of a credential evaluation conducted by an Approved Credential Evaluation Agency.

***ATTENTION CANDIDATES***

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

• All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile).
• Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields, etc. must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position.
• Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Successful applicant must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.

JOB DUTIES:

Works independently using standard operating procedures, performs a variety of routine chemical or physical tests and analyses of foods in a timely manner. Verifies the analytical results generated.

Maintains personal expertise in analytical procedures, instrument technology, quality assurance and improvement through self-motivation. Recommends new or modified analytical procedures to improve the accuracy and effectiveness of laboratory analyses. 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 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.

SPECIAL NOTES:

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

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.