CHEMIST II - 64007188

State of Florida • Jacksonville Beach, FL

4d • $38,264 - $61,399 • Onsite

About The Position

This is a professional chemist position responsible for developing and enhancing the Medical Marijuana laboratory section of the Bureau of Public Health Laboratories. This chemist position will provide assistance in the development, adaptation validation, and implementation of new analytical methods for specimen potency and contamination utilizing GC/MS, HPLC/MS, LC-MS/MS, ICP/MS, etc. and processing and analyzing specimens according to guidelines as recommended by ISO17025.

Requirements

• Knowledge of terminology, principles and techniques used in analysis and testing.
• Knowledge of procedures, techniques & equipment used in lab testing and analysis.
• Skill in the use of lab equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Must be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the development, adaptation, validation, and implementation of new analytical techniques used to analyze chemicals of Public Health concern utilizing GC/MS, HPLC/MS, LC-MS/MS, and ICP/MS etc. analytical instruments
• Ensures that specimens and proficiency test survey samples are analyzed, and all processes are documented and reported within laboratory information system per BPHL methods developed within ISO17025 guidelines within the prescribed holding times
• Assumes responsibility for instrumentation assigned, documents daily maintenance, calibration, preventive maintenance, troubling and assures quality assurance objectives are maintained for all analytical methods performed
• Assumes responsibility for receiving, logging and proper secured storage of specimens and controlled substances required for testing
• Tracks and monitors temperatures, gases, supplies and chemicals, reporting to supervisor weekly.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits.
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year.
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options.
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Tuition waivers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED