Introduction
The Delaware Environmental Laboratory is a full-service lab that tests and assesses water, air, soil, hazardous materials, and biological samples. The lab helps facilitate the management of Delaware’s natural resources and the protection of Delaware’s water resources.
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Summary Statement
This position is responsible for sample collection, receipt and processing, preparation of standards, reagents, or other chemicals; preparation of environmental samples for chemical analysis using digestion or extraction techniques; and conducting analyses for water quality surveillance and emerging contaminant assessments using complex laboratory instrumentation under the guidance of a technical supervisor. Work completed in accordance with EPA/Standard Methods, Delaware Hazardous Substance Cleanup Act, and State regulations. Required to follow good laboratory practices, utilize laboratory information systems and statistics, maintain analytical instrumentation & follow Standard Operating Procedures and quality assurance processes.
Career Ladder
Upon satisfactory completion of department promotional standards and job requirements, employees may be eligible to be promoted to the next level.
Selective Requirement
Selective Requirements must be met in addition to the job requirements. Applicants who do not possess the selective requirement will not be qualified.
- A Bachelors degree or higher in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Forensic Science or related field.
Essential Functions
Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.
- Prepares samples for instrument analysis, interprets instrument recordings and documents test results.
- Uses analytical chemistry techniques including state-of-the-art instrumentation to gather data involving samples.
- Analyzes laboratory data to determine quantity and quality of toxins, pathogens, chemical and biochemical constituents.
- Prepares reports identifying samples, explains testing methods and documents findings and conclusions of analysis.
Job Requirements
JOB REQUIREMENTS for Analytical Chemist II
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:
- Six months experience in generating and interpreting chemical test data by performing quantitative and qualitative statistical analysis.
- Six months experience in selecting laboratory test methods and procedures.
- Six months experience in physical, organic, inorganic or analytical chemistry.
- Six months experience in using laboratory equipment and instrumentation including calibration and maintenance.
- Six months experience in technical report writing.
Conditions of Hire
DNREC does not provide sponsorship for holders of H-1 B Visas.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources.
As a condition of hire you must possess a valid driver's license (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).
All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County.
Benefits
To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/
Selection Process
The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties. For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.
Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at StateJobs.Delaware.gov.
Accommodations
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. TDD users may request an auxiliary aid or service by calling (800) 232-5470 or by visiting delawarerelay.com. You may also call (302) 739-5458 or email DHR_ADAConcerns@delaware.gov for additional applicant services support.
The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.
