Chemist I
About The Position
The mission of the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet (EEC) is to improve the quality of life for all Kentuckians by protecting our land, air, and water resources by utilizing our natural resources in an environmentally conscientious manner. We do this by helping families connect with nature and preserving the Commonwealth’s natural heritage; and by supporting innovative, resilient, and sustainable energy solutions that together bring economic benefit to the commonwealth. If you are looking for a positive work environment and a career where you can make a difference in the environment we live in, then EEC is the cabinet for you. For more information on what our cabinet has to offer, check out our YouTube page https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWSuC43XqlHchYeQ66tP7tg and our Careers page https://eec.ky.gov/Pages/careers.aspx By joining the Division of Environmental Program Support (DEPS), Inorganic Branch, Metals Section as a Chemist I in Franklin County, you will have the opportunity to work in helping DEPS meet programmatic monitoring and regulatory testing needs.
Requirements
- Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree in chemistry, or in a natural, physical, forensic science or a related science field.
- Must be 18 years of age.
Responsibilities
- Performs routine preparation and analysis of various types of water, waste, soil, and tissue samples using several different types of instrumentation.
- Converts raw data to final results using data reduction programs and reviews raw data for errors.
- Performs routine maintenance on instruments.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
