Chemist II, Inorganic Chemistry Section

Notes: Continued employment may be contingent upon the successful completion of a fingerprinting background check. Compliance with DHHS Immunization policy is required. Please click here for the most current policy information. A teleworking option is not available for this position . Day-to-day responsibilities of this position: Perform routine and complex chemical analysis of environmental samples using EPA and Standard Methods (including EPA 150.1, 300.0, 300.1, 325.2, 365.1, 375.2, and SM 2510B). Operate, calibrate, troubleshoot, and perform preventive maintenance on analytical laboratory equipment and section instrumentation to minimize downtime. Conduct post-analysis data reduction, upload accurate results into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), and compile comprehensive data packages for peer review. Review laboratory records, raw data, and client files for completeness, precision, and strict adherence to the Quality Assurance Plan (QAP) and regulatory standards. Prepare media, chemical solutions, working reagents, and calibration standards following strict Quality Control (QC) protocols and maintaining complete chain-of-custody and traceability records. Maintain meticulous, real-time documentation in lab notebooks, equipment logs, and electronic records in compliance with regulatory standards. Periodically review and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and analytical protocols to reflect updated methodologies and operational improvements. Successfully complete training and achieve full analytical proficiency across all testing methods within the section. Promptly complete all required laboratory and Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) training modules and programs. Maintain a clean, organized, safe, and fully stocked laboratory workspace. Actively contribute to section, program, laboratory-wide, or departmental committees. Perform additional analytical, operational, or administrative duties as assigned by leadership.