Environmental Chemist II — PFAS & Lab Analytics

DGS Office of External Affairs; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection seeks a Chemist 2 to analyze environmental samples and operate laboratory instruments in a compliant setting. You will support method development for complex testing and ensure data accuracy on PFAS and other contaminants, adhering to strict lab and regulatory standards.

Ideal candidates will have required Federal experience, a chemistry degree with relevant credits, and PA residency, with the ability to obtain or maintain necessary

Qualifications

• One year as a Chemist 1 or equivalent Federal Government job title.
• One year of professional chemical analytical experience with a bachelor's degree including 30 credits in chemistry or biochemistry.
• Graduate degree in chemistry.
• Ability to perform essential job functions and maintain a REAL ID or passport.
• Pennsylvania residency requirement.

Responsibilities

• Analyze environmental samples and ensure chemical data accuracy.
• Operate laboratory instruments in adherence with regulatory standards.
• Support method development for complex testing.
• Work on projects involving PFAS and other environmental contaminants.
• Ensure compliance with strict laboratory and regulatory standards.

Skills

Chemistry analysis

Regulatory compliance

Documentation & verification

Residency requirement

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 30 chemistry/biochemistry credits

Graduate degree in chemistry

Job description

Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection seeks a Chemist 2 to analyze environmental samples and operate laboratory instruments in a compliant setting. You will support method development for complex testing and ensure data accuracy on PFAS and other contaminants, adhering to strict lab and regulatory standards.

Ideal candidates will have required Federal experience, a chemistry degree with relevant credits, and PA residency, with the ability to obtain or maintain necessary