$58.81-$71.48 Hourly / $10,194.00-$12,389.00 Monthly / $122,330.00-$148,668.00 Yearly
According to Civil Service Commission Rule 9, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to 2487 Chemist III and are not intended to be an inclusive list.
1. Plans, coordinates, and conducts laboratory studies; develops and performs methods in instrumental analysis of diverse environmental matrices for determination of specific organic and inorganic constituents.
2. Consults with Supervising Chemist and develops methods to resolve problems in treatment processes and to achieve regulatory compliance; trains laboratory personnel in the operation of laboratory instrumentation and application of developed methods.
3. Utilizes gas chromatography, mass spectrometry, and high performance liquid chromatography in development and applications of methods; utilizes ICP-AES, and inductively coupled plasma - mass spectroscopy (ICP/MS), and Atomic Absorption spectroscopy in developing method; performs diagnostic, corrective, and preventative maintenance on complex instruments; evaluates instrumental capabilities and performance in preparing for purchase of laboratory instrumentation.
4. Researches relevant literature for most current technology and application to environmental analysis; prepares technical reports and findings for water quality personnel, clients and constituents, and departmental management personnel; prepares technical reports and papers for publication in scientific publications.
5. Handles and processes data from instrumental data acquisition systems; uses a variety of software applications to facilitate reporting of results.
Knowledge of: Theory and principles of organic and/or inorganic chemistry; analytical instrumentation; scientific method and research methodology; quality assurance methodology; statistical methods and analysis; handling of computerized data acquisition systems; and applications of automated information systems.
Ability to: Apply theory and principles of organic and/or inorganic chemistry to research projects; interpret and analyze scientific data; develop methodology to address non-routine analytical problems; develop and apply most current analytical technology to environmental analyses; write technical reports for water quality personnel and clients; prepare technical reports for publication; interact effectively with colleagues, supervisors, and clients; train laboratory personnel in developed methodology and instrumental analysis; make recommendations on purchase of laboratory equipment and instrumentation; and operate computerized information systems. Skill in: oral and written communication: active listening and giving clear and concise verbal presentations and preparing laboratory documentation, reports, notices and correspondence; and use of computerized information systems.
1. Possession of baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a major in chemistry or closely related laboratory science; AND
2. Six (6) years verifiable laboratory experience in instrumental analysis, methods development and applied research in the fields of organic and inorganic chemistry.