CHEMIST III - 64085986

State of Florida • Jacksonville Beach, FL

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About The Position

This is a highly professional position responsible for developing and enhancing the Bureau of Public Health Laboratories capacity to conduct rapid and accurate analyses of chemical agents suspected in use for chemical terrorism events. The data will be provided to various authorities for the purpose of tracking, controlling, and preventing terrorism acts. The incumbent will work independently to develop methods and procedures applicable to a variety of human and environmental sample matrices in consultation with the different units of the Department of Health Program Office Plans, organizes, coordinates, develops, and performs complex methods for rapid and accurate analyses of chemical agents as needed to support both the Bureau of Laboratories and the Department of Health Program Offices. Applicable techniques include qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses to determine the type of suspected chemicals involved in the incident. This may exceed 14 proficiency testing events annually. Develops or adapts and institutes new techniques for the analyses of chemical agents using modern instrumentation such as inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry, gas chromatography, gas chromatography/mass spectrometry, tandem mass spectrometry, high pressure liquid chromatography, etc. this may exceed 12 characterization extractions annually. Provides consultation to Environmental Health Program Office, County Health Departments and other agencies concerning the capability and capacity of the Bureau of Laboratories in the area of chemical testing to assist with the field investigation of suspected chemical terrorism events. Reviews technical literature. Represents the Bureau of Laboratories at meetings, conferences and lectures pertaining to chemical analyses of suspected terrorism agents. Prepares necessary reports on current program activities for the Bureau of Laboratories as required or directed by the Chemist Administrator in Chemical Terrorism or the Chief of the Bureau of Laboratories. Organizes material production for calibration materials as needed. Coordinates with other agencies such as Department of Environmental Protection, Department of Law Enforcement and Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services in methods development and technical exchange of information. Performs related duties as needed or assigned.

Requirements

• Knowledge of terminology, principles and techniques used in analysis and testing.
• Knowledge of procedures, techniques and equipment used in lab testing and analysis.
• Knowledge of the method of data collection.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Must have or be eligible for Florida Public Health Technician Clinical Laboratory License.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science (BS)

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, coordinates, develops, and performs complex methods for rapid and accurate analyses of chemical agents as needed to support both the Bureau of Laboratories and the Department of Health Program Offices.
• Develops or adapts and institutes new techniques for the analyses of chemical agents using modern instrumentation such as inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry, gas chromatography, gas chromatography/mass spectrometry, tandem mass spectrometry, high pressure liquid chromatography, etc.
• Provides consultation to Environmental Health Program Office, County Health Departments and other agencies concerning the capability and capacity of the Bureau of Laboratories in the area of chemical testing to assist with the field investigation of suspected chemical terrorism events.
• Reviews technical literature.
• Represents the Bureau of Laboratories at meetings, conferences and lectures pertaining to chemical analyses of suspected terrorism agents.
• Prepares necessary reports on current program activities for the Bureau of Laboratories as required or directed by the Chemist Administrator in Chemical Terrorism or the Chief of the Bureau of Laboratories.
• Organizes material production for calibration materials as needed.
• Coordinates with other agencies such as Department of Environmental Protection, Department of Law Enforcement and Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services in methods development and technical exchange of information.
• Performs related duties as needed or assigned.

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
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees