Environmental Chemical Laboratory Scientist

Environmental Chemical Laboratory Scientist

Agency

292 DEPT. OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Supervisory Organization

Environmental Quality–Customer Services

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Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

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Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

Hiring Rates:
Level I - $59,155.20
Level II - $62,129.60

Job Description

This position is located in the State Environmental Laboratory Services Division - Sample Data Management Section in Oklahoma City.

All applicants must be able be able to pass a background check and must be able to legally work within the United States. DEQ does not allow sponsorship for those on a H-1B visa.

Application Requirements

All applicants must upload a resume and transcript to be considered for this position.

Basic Purpose

This position in Sample Data Management will greet walk in customers, receive and accession all samples dropped off by all SELSD customer types.  Provide technical assistance for all customers, in person, on phone and through email.  Run analytical methods for multiple matrix types.

Typical Functions

Customer Support, Sample Logging, Receipt and Accessioning

Greet walk-in customers promptly, assist with samples and paperwork, answer any questions, and provide informational publications and materials.

Coordinate with coworkers to ensure prompt window service is provided as a priority.

Receive customer payments and provide estimated charges when requested.

Answer general and procedural questions in a friendly and courteous manner for all customers- in person or via phone and email.  Provide current and accurate information according to the requirements for the various programs.

Receive and accession samples per divisional policies and procedures.

Enter and provide peer review of dynamic data.

Provide program support for various SELSD programs.

Perform section opening and closing procedures.

Respond to internal staff inquiries promptly to avoid reporting delays.

Technical Operations

Regularly monitor LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) and review sample chain of custody forms for pending screenings or analyses performed by Sample Management staff.

Train to perform assigned analyses using approved standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instruction documents (WIDs).

Perform all assigned training and specialized role responsibilities.

Complete sample and waste disposal.

Travel Requirements

In some cases, travel, overtime, and weekend work will be required to maintain basic operations or to meet emergency demands. 

Education and Experience

Level I - bachelor's degree in chemistry, biological or environmental science.

Level II - those identified in level I plus one year of professional level experience in a laboratory; OR a master’s degree in chemistry or biological or environmental science.

To be considered for this position applicants must be within 60 days of obtaining their degree.

Additional Considerations/Preference (These cannot eliminate a candidate)

The ability to communicate effectively and be responsive to customers is essential. Have technical writing and communication skills 

Understand and interpret analytical data, scientific literature, and federal regulations 

 Demonstrate familiarity with Microsoft Office suite 

Be dependable, accountable, and engaged in their work and schedule 

Effectively work in a team environment and function independently with shared resources 

 Problem solve and implement effective solutions 

Apply basic quantitative and analytical principles

Physical Requirements

work under a variety of normal laboratory conditions which include the presence and use of chemicals, energized equipment, non-ionizing radiation (radio frequency, microwave and sound), low-activity radioactive sources, and sources of extreme temperature, pressure and pH. 

lift 30 pounds independently

stand several hours per day

perform repetitive tasks

wear personal protective equipment to include coats, gloves, and eyewear. 

manual dexterity and visual acuity to perform routine laboratory tasks, such as pipetting, instrument maintenance, accurately reading narrow glassware graduations, distinguishing solvent layers/phase boundaries, etc.

Benefits

Generous leave including 15 days of vacation, 15 days of sick leave and 11 paid holidays annually.

A comprehensive Benefit Package with a generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents.

Not all applicants will receive an interview.  If you are selected to be interviewed, you will be notified by email.