CHEMIST 2

City of New York • New York, NY

13d • $69,770 - $103,482 • 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 they meet 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 Associate Chemist may also travel to job sites for technical investigations. This position is open only to internal City employees with permanent Civil Service status as an Associate Chemist.

Requirements

• Permanent Civil Service status as an Associate Chemist.
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college.
• 16 semester credits in chemistry.
• 8 semester credits in one or a combination of the following areas: chemistry, pharmacology, toxicology, environmental science, forensic science, or other natural science.
• At the time of appointment, possess a valid License as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist issued by the New York State Education Department.
• At least two years of full-time satisfactory experience performing chemical or physical analyses in a laboratory (after meeting minimum requirements for Assignment Level I).
• A Motor Vehicle Driver’s License valid in the state of New York (for some assignments).

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.

Responsibilities

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

What This Job Offers

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