Environmental Lab Chemist

Water Otter Job Board; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is seeking an Associate Chemist to perform chemical analyses and related tests on wastewater and related samples in the Bureau of Wastewater Treatment. Under supervision, you will prepare reagents, calibrate instruments such as ICP, ICP-MS, UV/VIS, review results, participate in proficiency testing, and help train staff.

A NYS CLT license and chemistry degree are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 16 chemistry credits and 8 credits in related sciences.
• Must possess NYS Clinical Laboratory Technologist (CLT) license throughout employment.
• After minimum requirements, two years of full-time lab experience for higher assignment levels.
• Education may substitute for experience as allowed; specialized credits required.

Responsibilities

• Process samples for chemical analyses.
• Prepare and standardize solutions and reagents; apply QC procedures.
• Prepare reports on analysis results.
• Test, calibrate, and maintain instruments and equipment.
• Review laboratory results produced by others.
• Participate in proficiency testing and safety programs.
• Assist in implementing safety, inventory control, and purchasing of supplies.
• Train subordinates and peers; provide technical guidance.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

Laboratory instrumentation

Quality control

Data reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree with chemistry credits

New York State CLT license

Tools

ICP

ICP-MS

UV/VIS spectrophotometer

GC

GC-MS

pH meter

Job description

The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is seeking an Associate Chemist to perform chemical analyses and related tests on wastewater and related samples in the Bureau of Wastewater Treatment. Under supervision, you will prepare reagents, calibrate instruments such as ICP, ICP-MS, UV/VIS, review results, participate in proficiency testing, and help train staff.

A NYS CLT license and chemistry degree are required.