Environmental Chemical Lab Scientist

State of Oklahoma • Oklahoma City, OK

3d • $60,944 - $64,002 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located in the State Environmental Laboratory Services Division - General Chemistry Section in Oklahoma City. All applicants must be able to pass a background check and must be able to legally work within the United States. DEQ does not allow sponsorship for those on a H1B visa. This position requires in-office work Monday - Friday. All applicants must upload a resume, cover letter and transcript to be considered for this position.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biological or environmental science (Level I).
• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biological or environmental science plus one year of professional level experience in a laboratory; OR a master’s degree in chemistry or biological or environmental science (Level II).
• Applicants must be within 60 days of obtaining their degree.
• At least intermediate computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Suite including Word & Excel.
• Familiarity with other databases, including a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing work priorities.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Must be able to legally work within the United States.
• DEQ does not allow sponsorship for those on a H1B visa.

Nice To Haves

• Years of direct hands-on experience with analytical technologies such as FIA (Flow Injection Analysis), UV-VIS Spectroscopy, Titration, and IC (Ion Chromatography).

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical testing on public and private water, hazardous waste, soils, biological tissues, and other environmental samples in support of state and federally funded environmental projects using approved standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instruction documents (WIDs).
• Prioritize and schedule daily work tasks to meet Section, Group, Division, and Agency goals.
• Effectively interact with the Laboratory Information Management System and related databases.
• Thoroughly document all actions and decisions associated with the generation of analytical data.
• Provide technical assistance/technical support to customers and develop knowledge of regulatory requirements as they relate to sample validity and response actions.
• Perform a thorough review of records and data generated by self and peers.
• Conduct all work in accordance with divisional policies, including the SELSD Quality Assurance Manual, Ethics and Data Integrity Program, and Laboratory Safety Program.
• Assist with the review and development of technical and operational SOPs and WIDs.
• Assist with the inventory control of all supplies and consumables required to perform testing.
• Assist with general housekeeping including sample control and disposal.

Benefits

• Generous leave including 15 days of vacation, 15 days of sick leave and 11 paid holidays annually.
• A comprehensive Benefit Package with a generous Benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level