Lead Chemist, Environmental Analysis & Instrumentation

Socket.dev; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 148,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

City and County of San Francisco seeks a Chemist III to plan, coordinate, and execute laboratory studies in environmental matrices, developing methods for organic and inorganic analysis using advanced instrumentation. Lead projects, train staff, and communicate findings to management and clients.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related field, six years of verifiable laboratory experience in instrumental analysis, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a major in chemistry or closely related laboratory science.
• Six (6) years verifiable laboratory experience in instrumental analysis, methods development and applied research in organic and inorganic chemistry.
• Possession of a current valid driver license.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates, and conducts laboratory studies; develops methods in instrumental analysis of environmental matrices for constituents.
• Consults with Supervising Chemist; develops methods to resolve problems and trains laboratory personnel in instrumentation.
• Uses GC, GC/MS, HPLC, ICP-AES, ICP/MS and AAS for method development and analysis; maintains equipment and assesses instrument capabilities.
• Researches current literature and prepares technical reports for water quality personnel and management.
• Handles data from instrumental systems and uses software to report results.

Job description

City and County of San Francisco seeks a Chemist III to plan, coordinate, and execute laboratory studies in environmental matrices, developing methods for organic and inorganic analysis using advanced instrumentation. Lead projects, train staff, and communicate findings to management and clients.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related field, six years of verifiable laboratory experience in instrumental analysis, and a valid driver's license.