Location: Palatka,FL, USA
Chemist I or II
Bureau of Water Resource Information
Job Summary: This is professional work involving routine and complex chemical analysis and operation of analytical equipment in an environmental analytical chemistry laboratory.
Job duties include:
* Performs analyses of water samples using auto analyzer, discrete analyzer, inductively coupled plasma spectrometer, titrimetric, gravimetric, direct reading and spectrophotometric methods; prepares reports and maintains records for the assigned analyses; prepares reagents and standards needed to conduct assigned analyses.
* Data reduction: performs preliminary statistical analysis of laboratory data including quality assurance, trend analysis, historical ranges and interrelationships with other parameters; maintains computerized records of water quality data and sample data management; using the Laboratory Information Management Software (LIMS, PREPPY...etc.); loading approved data to Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) using LIMS applications and Excel spreadsheet applications.
* Analyzes quality control samples; performs quality assurance tasks; documents quality assurance data and activities for assigned analyses; attests to and certifies quality assurance tasks and activities that are regulatory and legal mandates (See 64E-1 Florida Administrative Code for example) have been performed as required.
* Performs and documents maintenance and troubleshooting procedures for assigned instruments.
Minimum Qualifications:
Chemist I require a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in chemistry, biology, limnology, botany, zoology, environmental science, or related field. A chemistry degree is preferred.
Chemist II requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in chemistry, biology, limnology, botany, zoology, environmental science, or a field directly related to analytical chemistry and two years professional experience in laboratory analysis. A chemistry degree is preferred.
Comparable professional experience can substitute on a year-for-year-basis for the required college education.
SJRWMD has determined this to be a mandatory-testing position as described in Section 440.102, Florida Statutes. Any offer of employment for a mandatory-testing position will be contingent upon successfully passing a drug screening paid by SJRWMD. The SJRWMD Drug Free Workplace Policy is available for review in the Careers section at www.sjrwmd.com.
Working Conditions:
Work in lab wearing lab coat, gloves and eye protection as required by Chemical Hygiene Plan and Standard Operating Procedures; may stand for long periods of time, performs tasks with equipment set-up in a flume hood; lift and carry, safely manage toxic and hazardous chemicals.
Additional Details:
Starting Salary Range:
Chemist I: $45,864.00 - $57,324.80
Chemist II: $49,067.20 - $61,339.20
Starting salary is based on qualifications and experience.
Benefits include Florida Retirement System, paid parental leave, health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, paid leave and holidays, professional development, wellness program and eligible for public service student loan forgiveness program.
Your application will receive careful consideration and, if selected for an interview, you will be contacted to schedule an appointment. St. Johns River Water Management District participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an internet-based system that allows businesses to determine the eligibility of their employees to work in the Unites States.
Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans will receive preference in employment and are encouraged to apply.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Veterans' Preference/Drug-Free and Tobacco-Free Workplace
Location: Palatka
Closing Date: November 15, 2024