Sr Chemist

City of Cleveland•2002 - Water, OH

22h

About The Position

This application is for a Civil Service Examination for the opportunity to be placed on an Eligible List for a future opening. The Senior Chemist performs and/or supervises the qualitative analyses of various specimens, prepares reagents, assists with sample collection, calibrates and maintains instruments, examines cultures, prepares reports, trains assistants, and may testify in court or engage in chemical research.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED is required.
A Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, or other physical science from a four-year accredited college or university is required.
Must be able to lift and carry 20 pounds.
A valid State of Ohio Driver's License is required.
Must be familiar with commonly used software packages.
Must apply for Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA) Certification within 60 days of effective date of work site placement and once acquired, must be maintained while employed in this position.

Responsibilities

Performs and/or supervises the qualitative analyses of specimens (e.g.: water, food, sludge, grit, building materials, industrial and trade wastes, drugs) and other items that are under investigation or treatment.
Prepares reagents.
Assists with sample collection.
Calibrates and maintains instruments.
Examines cultures.
Prepares required reports concerning the results of examinations.
Trains and instructs assistants in laboratory procedures.
May testify in court regarding the results of examinations.
May engage in chemical research.
Performs other job-related duties as required.