Water Quality Scientist II - HPLC & Radiation Safety

Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services seeks a Scientist II in the HPLC section of the Public Health Environmental Laboratory in Lincoln, NE. The role supports Nebraska's drinking water program and serves as Radiation Safety Officer, ensuring safety and reliability of water testing.

Minimum qualifications include a chemistry/biology degree with lab experience; preferred are radiochemistry exposure and regulatory environment familiarity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology or related field OR post-secondary coursework with three years in a scientific lab.
• Experience with radiochemistry testing is preferred.
• Water testing experience and regulatory environment exposure are plus

Responsibilities

• Analyze water samples by HPLC for EPA methods 531.1, 547, 549.2 for pesticides/herbicides and Radon in water analysis.
• Serve as Radiation Safety Officer for the lab.
• Act as backup analyst for other organic methods.
• Perform other analytical and QA duties as assigned

Skills

HPLC

Radiochemistry

Quality assurance

Lab safety

Analytical chemistry

Communication

Supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry or related field

Post high school coursework in chemistry/biology

Tools

LIMS

HPLC instruments

Rad detectors

Job description

The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services seeks a Scientist II in the HPLC section of the Public Health Environmental Laboratory in Lincoln, NE. The role supports Nebraska's drinking water program and serves as Radiation Safety Officer, ensuring safety and reliability of water testing.

Minimum qualifications include a chemistry/biology degree with lab experience; preferred are radiochemistry exposure and regulatory environment familiarity.