Chemist II, Metals Lab — Impactful Environmental Analytics

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work 2 days/week

Excellent benefits package

Paid leave and holidays

Job summary

State of South Carolina is seeking a Chemist II in the Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory, Metals Section, to prepare and analyze samples, maintain instrumentation, and ensure defensible data for environmental monitoring and regulatory compliance.

The role involves operating GFAAS, ICP-MS, and ICP-OES, maintaining instruments, performing calibrations, and coordinating with safety and QA processes within a state agency setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in a laboratory setting with advanced analytical instrumentation and data systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to travel overnight.
• Transcript (official or unofficial) must be included with application.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain instrumentation for metals analyses (GFAAS, ICP-MS, ICP-OES) and review data.
• Conduct instrument maintenance and prepare calibration standards, spike solutions, reagents, and cleaning.
• Digest metals samples and check pH and turbidity; manage waste per plan.
• Serve as backup for Mercury section and review SOPs annually.
• Prepare for and participate in emergency response and safety trainings.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Analytical data interpretation

Effective communication

Time management

Safety compliance

Education

Master's degree in chemistry

Bachelor's degree in chemistry + 1 year experience

Bachelor’s in natural/physical sciences + 2 years lab experience

Tools

GFAAS

ICP-MS

ICP-OES

Job description

State of South Carolina is seeking a Chemist II in the Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory, Metals Section, to prepare and analyze samples, maintain instrumentation, and ensure defensible data for environmental monitoring and regulatory compliance.

The role involves operating GFAAS, ICP-MS, and ICP-OES, maintaining instruments, performing calibrations, and coordinating with safety and QA processes within a state agency setting.