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About The Position

Requirements

• 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.
• At the time of appointment to a clinical laboratory, candidates must possess a valid License as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist issued by the New York State Education Department. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.
• At least two years of fulltime satisfactory experience performing chemical or physical analyses in a laboratory (for Assignment Level II and above).
• Education may be substituted for experience on the basis of 30 graduate semester credits from an accredited college in any of the areas of study described in the qualification requirements above for one year of experience. However, all candidates must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college with the specialized credits as described above.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite software including Excel, Word, Power Point, SharePoint and Teams
• Familiarity with database systems such as STARLIMS brand Laboratory Information Management System
• Ability to analyze samples accurately and precisely
• Ability to utilize the New York State Environmental Laboratory Approval Program (ELAP) administered in accordance with directives of the National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Conference (TNI), and Standard Methods for assigned analysis to obtain Quality Control objectives
• Analytical ability
• Interpersonal skills
• Communication skills both written and oral
• Time management

Responsibilities

• Performing routine analytical testing using drinking water organic chemistry approved methods following written protocols.
• Conducting routine laboratory quality control procedures according to Environmental Laboratory Approval Program (ELAP)/ The Nelac Institute (TNI) protocols and the DWQ Quality Assurance Manual while ensuring that analyses are performed in accordance with regulatory requirements for drinking water.
• Implementing methods for organic analysis of drinking water samples. Which includes but is not limited to: Selecting reagents, preparing specifications for equipment to be purchased, preparing method standard operating procedures (SOPs), and obtaining initial Quality Control (QC) objectives.
• Reviewing QC data generated by analysts; monitoring QC charts and tables for accuracy; entry of data into QC charts and tables; and devising protocols for the preparation of calibration standards and QC solutions.
• Identifying errors or potential problems that could result in errors; and taking corrective actions; and evaluating the corrective actions taken, to prevent recurrence.
• Assisting with the enhancement to the automated Laboratory Information System (STARLiMS) for data record keeping and report generation to meet the needs for the section including appropriate QC validation rules and electronic transfer of data. Reviews data and generates reports.
• Maintaining inventories of equipment and supplies.
• Operating and maintaining analytical instruments in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, diagnosing instrument problems and performing routine maintenance of analytical instrumentation making minor repairs, adjustments and calibrations as needed.

Benefits

• Health and Safety requirements for an Associate Chemist Level III include being familiar with, and complying with applicable environmental, health & safety (“EH&S”) laws and regulations, and DEP’s EH&S policies and procedures as set out in Employee Environmental, Health and Safety Handbook that relate to work assignments and work environment. As well as reporting any instance of non-compliance, or issue of concern regarding violation of policy, standards or procedures to supervisor or appropriate authorities.