Chemist - Night/Standard Shifts, Lab QA & Analysis

City-of-Cincinnat; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Cincinnati is seeking two Chemists for standard and non-standard shifts in the Water Works Department. Interviews will be held together, and candidates may be considered for both roles.

The positions involve performing technical laboratory tests, recording results, and ensuring quality assurance and regulatory compliance. The third shift runs Wednesday–Friday 12:00 am–9:30 am with alternating weekends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or closely related field.
• Experience in laboratory testing and QA/QC procedures is preferred.
• Familiarity with environmental/clinical lab settings and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of chemical analyses and related procedures.
• Record, organize and interpret test results according to established protocols.
• Ensure quality assurance and quality control within the laboratory.
• Maintain compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and safety policies.
• Assist in supervising laboratory technicians and assistants as needed.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

Inorganic chemistry

Instrumentation operation

Data entry/software

Quality assurance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Tools

Chromatography

Spectrometry

Laboratory software

Job description

City of Cincinnati is seeking two Chemists for standard and non-standard shifts in the Water Works Department. Interviews will be held together, and candidates may be considered for both roles.

The positions involve performing technical laboratory tests, recording results, and ensuring quality assurance and regulatory compliance. The third shift runs Wednesday–Friday 12:00 am–9:30 am with alternating weekends.