Environmental Chemist III, prov.

Monroe County; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Monroe County in New York is seeking an entry-level laboratory analyst to perform routine chemical and bacteriological analyses of water, food, soil, and wastewater. Work may occur in a laboratory, test site, or satellite facility, under supervision.

The role emphasizes accuracy and adherence to safety and regulatory procedures. Applicants must complete the educational requirements listed and submit relevant transcripts; the position provides hands-on experience in environmental testing with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus one of the following: A) Bachelor's degree in a natural science with at least 12 semester credits in Chemistry, B) Associate's degree in natural science with at least 12 chem credits and 1 year lab experience, C) Associate's degree or 60 college credits with 12 chem credits and 2 years lab experience, D) Equivalent education and experience including chem coursework.
• Natural science includes Biology, Botany, Chemistry, Earth Science, Physics, and Zoology and their subsets.
• Candidates must submit a college transcript or course-work list at time of application.
• All options require chemistry coursework as specified.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine chemical and bacteriological analyses of water, food, soil, wastewater, and other sample matrices.
• Duties performed in a laboratory, test site, or satellite laboratory under supervision of a laboratory technician.
• Submit transcripts or course-work documentation with the application.

Education

Bachelor's degree in natural science with 12+ chem credits

Associate's degree in natural science with 12 chem credits + 1 year lab experience

Associate's degree or 60 college credits with 12 chem credits + 2 years lab experience

Equivalent education and experience

Job description

This is an entry-level position involving the performance of routine chemical and bacteriological analyses of water, food, soil, wastewater, and other sample matrices. Duties are performed in a laboratory, test site, or satellite laboratory. The employee reports directly to, and works under the general supervision of, a laboratory technician. Supervision of others is not a requirement of this class. Does related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma, plus EITHER:

(A) Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree in a natural science** including successful completion of at least twelve (12) semester credit hours*** in Chemistry; OR,

(B) Graduation with an Associate’s degree in a natural science** including successful completion of at least twelve (12) semester credit hours*** in Chemistry, plus one (1) year paid full-time or its part-time equivalent experience in laboratory testing, examination, and/or analysis in an environmental laboratory; OR,

(C) Graduation with an Associate's degree or successful completion of at least sixty (60) college semester credit hours***, both of which must include successful completion of at least twelve (12) semester credit hours*** in Chemistry, plus two (2) years paid full-time or its part-time equivalent experience as defined in (B) above; OR,

(D) An equivalent combination of education*** and experience as defined by the limits of (A), (B), and (C) above.

**Natural science includes Biology, Botany, Chemistry, Earth Science, Physics, and Zoology and their subsets.

*** Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications above must submit, at the time of application, a student or official copy of a college transcript or itemized list of course work and credits received.