Chemist IV

About This Role

Perform and coordinate complex laboratory analysis, equipment maintenance, and method development in a water resource information bureau. This role involves leading new analytical method design, training staff, ensuring compliance, and supporting laboratory administration.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced, complex laboratory analysis
• Install and set up laboratory instruments according to manufacturer specifications and facility requirements
• Develop, optimize, and validate analytical methods for new and existing instruments
• Perform quality assurance testing, including analysis of check standards and proficiency testing samples
• Prepare and revise Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for instrument operation and method implementation
• Provide onsite training and user familiarization for lab staff during and after instrument installation
• Serve as a technical resource for troubleshooting, maintenance, and method refinement
• Ensure all activities comply with lab quality management systems and regulatory requirements
• Maintain detailed records of instrument conditions, calibration, maintenance, and method development activities
• Assist the Laboratory Manager in the administration of the laboratory by making recommendations concerning instrumentation and equipment purchases

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, limnology, botany, zoology, environmental science or related field
• 5 years professional experience in laboratory analysis

Qualifications

• 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
• 5 years professional experience in laboratory analysis, or comparable professional experience substituting on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.

Nice to Have

• Chemistry degree
• Experience with Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP) instruments

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits