Chemist III - 42005712

Civicworks; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Civicworks in Florida is seeking a Chemist III to conduct complex analytical work and develop methods in support of the state regulatory testing program. The role resides in the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Food Safety, Bureau of Laboratories, and involves training analysts, evaluating new laboratory technologies, and maintaining QA and laboratory operations.

The position requires advanced degrees and professional experience as outlined in the qualifications, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or biochemistry with 2 years of professional chemical/biochemical experience
• Master's degree with 1 year of professional experience
• Doctorate in chemistry or biology
• Knowledge of chemical research, analysis, and laboratory testing terminology, concepts, and techniques
• Knowledge of quality assurance concepts and GLP standards
• Skills in scientific instrumentation technology and experimental design
• Ability to develop analytical methods and provide technical training to laboratory staff
• Occasional travel required

Responsibilities

• Conduct complex analytical work and develop analytical methods
• Train analysts and evaluate new laboratory technologies
• Ensure quality assurance compliance and maintain laboratory operations

Skills

Chemical research terminology

Quality assurance concepts

GLP standards

Instrumentation technology

Experimental design

Analytical method development

Travel ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry or biochemistry

Master's degree in chemistry or biochemistry

Doctorate in chemistry or biology

Job description

The Chemist III conducts complex analytical work and develops analytical methods in support of Florida's state regulatory testing program. The position is located in the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Food Safety, Bureau of Laboratories, and involves training analysts, evaluating new laboratory technologies, ensuring quality assurance compliance, and maintaining laboratory operations.

Key qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or biochemistry with 2 years of professional chemical/biochemical experience, OR Master's degree with 1 year of professional experience, OR Doctorate in chemistry or bio
• Knowledge of chemical research, analysis, and laboratory testing terminology, concepts, and techniques
• Knowledge of quality assurance concepts and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) standards
• Skills in scientific instrumentation technology and experimental design
• Ability to develop analytical methods and provide technical training to laboratory staff
• Occasional travel required