Chemist 2

City of New York • Queens, NY

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is seeking an Associate Chemist 2 for the Engineering Services, Laboratory Services Section, located in Queens, NY. This role supports capital projects by performing analytical chemical composition analysis of metals, cement, and plastic resin materials to ensure conformance to contract specifications. The laboratory utilizes techniques such as x-ray fluorescence spectroscopy, atomic absorption spectroscopy, Fourier Transform infrared spectroscopy, the Leco carbon-sulfur method, and optical metallography. The position may require travel to job sites for technical investigations. This position is open to internal City employees with permanent Civil Service status as an Associate Chemist.

Requirements

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, including or supplemented by 16 semester credits in chemistry and 8 semester credits in any one or a combination of the following areas: chemistry, pharmacology, toxicology, environmental science, forensic science, or other natural science.
• At least two years of fulltime satisfactory experience performing chemical or physical analyses in a laboratory (after meeting minimum requirements for Assignment Level I).
• Permanent Civil Service status as an Associate Chemist.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in analysis of metals and alloy composition and Portland cement chemistry using XRF technique.
• Experience in carbon-sulfur determination in metals using the Leco method.
• Knowledge of fiber-reinforced plastic structures construction and determination of resin type using FT-IR.
• Experience in using industry standards, specifications, and code requirements as they relate to materials composition and analytical techniques.
• Experience in writing lab reports on results of analyses and data analysis of results.
• Experience in administrative functions of maintaining a laboratory.
• Excellent communication skills and writing skills.
• A Motor Vehicle Driver’s License valid in the state of New York will be required for some assignments.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical chemical composition analysis of metals, cement, and plastic resin materials.
• Determine conformance of materials to contract specification requirements.
• Assist in implementing capital projects at various DEP facilities through the design and construction phase.
• Utilize analytical techniques including x-ray fluorescence spectroscopy, atomic absorption spectroscopy, Fourier Transform infrared spectroscopy, the Leco carbon-sulfur method, and optical metallography.
• Travel to job sites to assist in technical investigations, as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level