Chemist I & II
About The Position
Team Gilbert has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to fill the position of Water Quality Chemist I/II. This is a flex-level recruitment — you may be hired as a Chemist I or Chemist II depending on your qualifications and experience. With every job we fill, our focus is on providing best-in-class service to our citizens while offering opportunities for professional growth in a rewarding, innovative work environment. The Water Quality Chemist I/II reports to the Water Quality Program Manager. This position requires a pre-employment background check, physical, and drug screen. This position has been designated as a Medium work position that spends a majority of their workday in a laboratory and water treatment plant environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in chemistry, microbiology, biology, environmental science, or a related field
- Basic understanding of laboratory techniques and safety principles (Chemist I)
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions with attention to detail (Chemist I)
- Minimum of 3 years of certified drinking water or environmental laboratory experience (Chemist II)
- Proficiency with advanced analytical instruments and QA/QC practices (Chemist II)
Nice To Haves
- Detail-oriented scientist who takes pride in producing accurate, defensible water quality data.
- Follows procedure precisely and documents work thoroughly.
- Comfortable in a fast-paced certified lab environment.
- Understands that clean water for the community depends on the rigor brought to every sample.
- Enjoys mentoring newer analysts and helping strengthen the lab's quality systems (for Chemist II).
Responsibilities
- Perform routine to advanced laboratory analyses on drinking water samples — including wet-chemistry and microbiological testing, and, at the Chemist II level, advanced instrumentation such as ICP-MS, GC/MS, and Ion Chromatography
- Prepare reagents, standards, and media, and operate and calibrate laboratory equipment ranging from balances and spectrophotometers to advanced analytical instruments
- Follow — and at the Chemist II level, help develop and revise — quality assurance/quality control procedures, SOPs, and laboratory certification compliance activities
- Accurately enter and manage sample and analytical data in the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
- Support a safe, organized laboratory environment and participate in ongoing training; Chemist II staff also mentor and train Chemist I team members
Benefits
- Opportunities for professional growth
- Rewarding, innovative work environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
