Chemistry Tech II (Temporary)

State of North Carolina

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a temporary position with the NC Dept of Agriculture & Consumer Services – Food & Drug Protection, located at 4400 Reedy Creek Road, Raleigh NC, Wake County. The selected candidate will serve in the Extraction Task Force (ETF) within the Organic Chemistry Section. They will perform routine laboratory work, predominantly to extract compounds of interest in support of food commodity and investigational testing. All tasks need to be completed in strict accordance with written standard operating procedures, Quality Management System requirements, and safety procedures. The employee in this position will work with samples that may contain allergens (e.g. grass, hay, and nuts).

Requirements

• The selected candidate will be required to undergo a pre-employment respirator, fitness for duty/functional capacity evaluation at the department’s expense. Employment is contingent upon the ability to pass this evaluation.
• Experience performing preparation of reagents or samples.
• Knowledge of chemistry methodology and laboratory safety practices.
• Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions.
• Ability to organize work assignments to stay on task.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Bachelor's degree in one of the chemical, biological, microbiological, environmental or natural resource sciences including related chemistry laboratory coursework from an appropriately accredited institution; or Associate's degree in one of the chemical, biological, microbiological, environmental or natural resource sciences or a closely related curriculum including related chemistry laboratory coursework from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of directly related chemistry laboratory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed within this vacancy announcement will be used only as management preferences and will be used to screen for the most qualified pool of applicants.

Responsibilities

• Receiving samples, preparing samples for analyses via homogenization
• Performing chemical extractions, preparing reagents and solutions
• Monitoring and maintaining laboratory supply inventories
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Temporary employees who work an annual average of 30 or more hours per week may be eligible for health insurance coverage under the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree