Environmental Lab Chemist: Growth & Flexible Hours

State of Missouri; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and sick leave

Paid life insurance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Prescription insurance

Flexible 40-hour work week

Job summary

The State of Missouri's Department of Natural Resources, Division of Environmental Quality, Jefferson City, seeks a Laboratory Scientist to analyze water and soil samples in the Organic Chemistry Unit. You will operate gravimetry, LC, GC and MS methods, prepare reagents, calibrate instruments and report results in the LIMS system.

You will also write and review SOPs, ensure data quality, and support ongoing quality assurance and professional development within the division.

Qualifications

• Chemistry knowledge of chemicals, hazards, storage and disposal.
• Self-management with initiative and minimal supervision.
• Attention to detail in data and reporting.
• Understanding of quality assurance principles and QC tools.

Responsibilities

• Train and work as a Laboratory Scientist in the Organic Chemistry Unit.
• Analyze drinking water, ground water, surface water, soil and organic waste samples by approved methods.
• Calibrate and maintain instrumentation; prepare reagents; operate instruments; collect and report data in LIMS.
• Write and review Standard Operating Procedures.
• Review data for completeness and quality.

Skills

Chemistry knowledge

Self-management

Attention to detail

Quality assurance

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 30+ credits in natural science

Job description

The State of Missouri's Department of Natural Resources, Division of Environmental Quality, Jefferson City, seeks a Laboratory Scientist to analyze water and soil samples in the Organic Chemistry Unit. You will operate gravimetry, LC, GC and MS methods, prepare reagents, calibrate instruments and report results in the LIMS system.

You will also write and review SOPs, ensure data quality, and support ongoing quality assurance and professional development within the division.