Laboratory Analyst

City of New York • Corona, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The New York City Department of Environmental Protection's (DEP) mission is to protect public health and the environment by supplying clean drinking water, collecting and treating wastewater, and reducing air, noise, and hazardous materials pollution. DEP is the largest combined municipal and wastewater utility in the country, with nearly 6,000 employees. The Bureau of Sustainability Environmental Testing Laboratory provides testing for the BEC Asbestos Enforcement Unit in accordance with New York State, Department of Health regulations. The Lab works in providing quick, efficient and accurate results to the Asbestos Enforcement unit. The laboratory provides legally defensible reports for Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings/Environmental Control Board, to pursue appropriate remediation activities. These results will help facilitate rapid remediation control of asbestos fibers to ensure safety of citizen across New York City. The laboratory seeks to hire (4) Associate Chemist Level 01's to serve as Laboratory Analysts in the laboratory located in Queens, New York.

Requirements

• Must be serving PERMANENT in the Associate Chemist 01 Civil Service title.
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, including or supplemented by 16 semester credits in chemistry and 8 semester credits in any one or a combination of the following areas: chemistry, pharmacology, toxicology, environmental science, forensic science, or other natural science.
• Must possess a valid License as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist issued by the New York State Education Department.
• Must have completed a specialized training course in Microscopic Identification of Asbestos fibers by PLM.
• Must possess a valid NYS driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates must be available to work on the Standby schedule each month.
• Since driving a city vehicle while on standby is required, candidates should possess a valid NYS driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Performing routine testing of bulk building material for the presence of Asbestos fibers
• Calibration of equipment
• Updating data in calibration log books accurately
• Completing on-line excel bench sheets
• Documenting testing of samples
• Successful participation in proficiency testing rounds
• Adhering to all quality control and standard operating procedures outlined in the laboratory Quality and Standard Operating Procedural Manuals
• Comply and follow all safety procedures outlined in the Chemical Hygiene Plan

What This Job Offers

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