Lead Environmental Chemist – Water & Wastewater

City-and-County-of-SAN-Francisc; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The City and County of San Francisco seeks a Chemist III to lead laboratory studies and develop methods for analyzing water, wastewater, and environmental matrices. You will work with engineers and staff to resolve treatment issues and ensure regulatory compliance.

Candidates must have a chemistry degree and six years of instrumental analysis experience, with proficiency in HPLC, GC, ICP-AES, and ICP-MS, plus a valid driver's license. Training and supervision may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or closely related laboratory science.
• Six years verifiable laboratory experience in instrumental analysis and methods development.
• Current valid driver license.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and conduct laboratory studies in instrumental analysis of environmental samples.
• Develop methods and train personnel in instrument operation.
• Utilize GC, GC/MS, HPLC, ICP-AES, and ICP-MS in method development and analysis.

Skills

Analytical Chemistry

Instrumentation

HPLC

GC/MS

Education

Bachelors in Chemistry

Tools

ICP-AES

ICP-MS

HPLC

GC/MS

Job description

The City and County of San Francisco seeks a Chemist III to lead laboratory studies and develop methods for analyzing water, wastewater, and environmental matrices. You will work with engineers and staff to resolve treatment issues and ensure regulatory compliance.

Candidates must have a chemistry degree and six years of instrumental analysis experience, with proficiency in HPLC, GC, ICP-AES, and ICP-MS, plus a valid driver's license. Training and supervision may be required.