Environmental/Chemical Laboratory Scientist

Oklahoma State Government • Oklahoma City, OK

11d • $53,080 • Onsite

About The Position

The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry (ODAFF) is seeking a full-time Chemist I position in the Laboratory Services Division. This position (PIN #04000505) is in state government, located in Oklahoma City, OK. The State of Oklahoma offers a comprehensive Benefits Package , including a generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents. The annual salary for this position is up to $53,080.00 based on education and experience. Position Description: This position is for an analytical chemist in the General Chemistry Section of the Laboratory Services Division. They will perform routine analytical testing of feed and fertilizer samples. Other responsibilities include following quality assurance and quality control protocols, evaluating generated data, preparing technical reports, providing remedial actions and recommendations, performing routine maintenance on equipment, and ensuring a safe work environment.

Requirements

• Education and Experience requirements for entry at this level consist of a bachelor's degree in chemistry, biological or environmental science.
• Knowledge of chemical laboratory testing procedures and equipment; of instruments and test apparatus; of the purpose of the chemical analysis being performed and of the materials being analyzed.
• Ability is required to operate laboratory equipment, to write technical reports and to apply laboratory safety procedures.
• Must include a resume and college transcript with application documents.
• This position is subject to a twelve-month probationary period.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes water, soil, waste, and agricultural samples to determine levels of compliance with state and federal regulations or applicable specifications.
• Implements the use of approved methods and procedures in the analysis of samples, and of Quality Assurance practices and procedures in all analytical and study processes.
• Develops methods and procedures needed for laboratory analyses used in the determination of quality, formulation standards and compliance where no approved procedures exist.
• Plans or aids in the planning of special studies requiring the collection and analysis of samples leading to the protection of the public health and the environment.
• Maintains all equipment related to analysis within the laboratory.
• Maintains supply inventories necessary to perform all laboratory analyses.
• May serve as an expert witness in the interpretation of laboratory analysis for the enforcement of state and federal regulations.
• Evaluates and prepares reports on the results of analyses and studies.
• Provides consultation on laboratory analyses and studies performed both within and outside of the laboratory for development of regulations and compliance standards, or evaluation of environmental situations.
• Researches, develops and assists in the implementation of long term planning for the efficient use of the state’s air, water, land and agricultural resources.

Benefits

• The State of Oklahoma offers a comprehensive Benefits Package , including 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
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees