Chemist – Nevada State Public Health Laboratory

University of Nevada Reno • Reno, NV

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Nevada, Reno is recruiting for a Chemist with the Nevada State Public Health Laboratory. The Chemist will be responsible for processing and analyzing non-patient samples as assigned in compliance with the Clean Water Act (CWA), Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), Wastewater, EPA/FDA RadioChem, or other methods determined by the department supervisor. This position will also compare analytical results with reference standards and form logical conclusions; systematically arrange information, assess results, data, instrument performance, and report data as required in a legally defensible manner. Determine laboratory instruments' reliability and make necessary adjustments; analyze information, methods, and procedures to determine the best analysis to perform; versatile to perform several procedures simultaneously using various equipment; and all knowledge, skills, and abilities required. The Chemist will also communicate with clients or public health partners to ensure an understanding of test methods, results, and response actions needed and comply with regulatory Quality Assurance requirements in a timely and efficient manner and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Two or more years of applicable experience as described in the job duties.
• Graduation from high school or equivalent education.
• A valid Class “C” driver’s license or higher operator’s license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
• Persons offered employment in this position must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in arts or science.
• Experience in analytical chemistry.

Responsibilities

• Processing and analyzing non-patient samples as assigned in compliance with the Clean Water Act (CWA), Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), Wastewater, EPA/FDA RadioChem, or other methods determined by the department supervisor.
• Comparing analytical results with reference standards and forming logical conclusions.
• Systematically arranging information, assessing results, data, instrument performance, and reporting data as required in a legally defensible manner.
• Determining laboratory instruments' reliability and making necessary adjustments.
• Analyzing information, methods, and procedures to determine the best analysis to perform.
• Performing several procedures simultaneously using various equipment.
• Communicating with clients or public health partners to ensure an understanding of test methods, results, and response actions needed.
• Complying with regulatory Quality Assurance requirements in a timely and efficient manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance options including dental and vision
• Life insurance
• Generous annual and sick leave
• The PERS retirement plan
• E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options.
• Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments.
• Classified Staff Grants-In-Aid Benefit
• Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents of classified employees (working at least a 50% full-time equivalent).

What This Job Offers

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