Radiochemistry Public Health Lab Scientist III

State Of Vermont Dept Health; Colchester (VT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

80% state medical premium

12 paid holidays

State pension plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness program

Public Service Student Loan Forgive.

Job summary

The Vermont Department of Health is seeking an enthusiastic radiochemist to join the environmental analytical team in the public health laboratory. You will perform radionuclide and environmental measurements, oversee data quality, and educate stakeholders in measurement methods.

The position emphasizes teamwork and readiness to address diverse tasks, with no mandatory radiochemistry experience required initially.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in chemistry, biochemistry, physical chemistry, radiochemistry, health physics, forensic science or a related chemical/biological science.
• Master's degree in chemistry, physical science, biological science or closely related field with 1+ year of radiochemistry or instrumental chemistry lab experience.
• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, physical science, biological science or closely related field with 3+ years of radiochemistry or instrumental chemistry lab experience.
• One year or more of experience as a Public Health Laboratory Scientist II, Chemistry.

Responsibilities

• Testing laboratory samples for radionuclides, anions, and physical characteristics in environmental matrices.
• Conducting data quality oversight and quality assurance.
• Educating scientists and stakeholders on chemical and radiochemical measurement methods.
• Helping with technical and operational development of specialty testing areas.
• Responding to public health emergencies such as elevated nitrite in drinking water or radiological events.
• Creating and maintaining internal and external partnerships to meet programmatic goals.
• Onboarding new tests and performing test verification.

Skills

Radiochemistry

Quality assurance

Data interpretation

Team player

Education

Ph.D. in chemistry or radiochemistry

M.S. in chemistry/physical/biological science

B.S. in chemistry/physical/biological science

Public Health Laboratory Scientist II experience

Job description

The Vermont Department of Health is seeking an enthusiastic radiochemist to join the environmental analytical team in the public health laboratory. You will perform radionuclide and environmental measurements, oversee data quality, and educate stakeholders in measurement methods.

The position emphasizes teamwork and readiness to address diverse tasks, with no mandatory radiochemistry experience required initially.