Environmental Chemist I

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Starting Salary: $25.37–$27.76 (depending on experience)

This is a Safety Sensitive Position.

About this Position

The Environmental Chemist I performs physical and chemical tests on water, wastewater, soil, and sludge samples. They also perform audits (as required to meet accreditation standards) and serve as either the QA/QC or technical laboratory analyst for the Water Resources Laboratory.

The laboratory operates seven (7) days a week for 365 days out of the year, so some weekend, holiday, and on-call hours are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in microbiology, biology, chemistry, environmental sciences, physical sciences, or a related field of study
• Minor in Chemistry or Biology
• At least 4 semester hours of microbiology (or must obtain them within 1 year of hire)
• 2 years of related experience and/or training
  • Or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must have or obtain within 6 months :
  • Class "B" Water Laboratory Operator license
  • Class “B” Wastewater Laboratory Operator license
• Must have or obtain within 1 year :
  • Class "A" Water Laboratory Operator license
  • Class "A" Wastewater Laboratory Operator license
• Valid Oklahoma Driver's License and a driving record acceptable to the City's insurance carrier

Responsibilities

• Perform testing on water, wastewater, soil and sludge samples
• Assess laboratory testing
• Analyze samples using complex analytical equipment, such as the GC/MS or TOC analyzer
• Update the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
• Provide training for new lab technicians, operators, and all personnel when testing methods or procedures are updated
• Conduct in-house quality and technical audits of laboratory operations
• Perform special studies as required to evaluate and improve plant or system processes
• Update the Quality Assurance Plan, SOP's, GLP's, SAP's and other Quality Manual supporting documentation
• Create and validate spreadsheets used for data documentation and calculation of results

Necessary Skills & Knowledge

• Ability to create new SOP's, GLP's, SAP's, control charts, and other Quality Manual supporting documentation
• Knowledge of how to establish quantifying uncertainty in analytical measurements
• Ability to statically analyze all lab data and express it into the current format used for the validity, analysis of variance, and correlation techniques
• Ability to collect, organize, gather, interpret, and use lab data to prepare routine and special technical reports for regulatory agencies
• Availability and willingness to do some call-back work and weekend/holiday work as required
• Ability to meet the required physical standards for this position
• Ability to pass extensive background process and pre-employment drug, physical, and audio screenings

Benefits

• Generous benefits package including health, vision, and dental insurance
• Retirement plans
• Access to a dedicated primary care medical clinic at no cost to employees and covered dependents
• Sick leave, vacation days, earned time off, paid holidays, and longevity rewards
• Paid parental leave
• Potential for bilingual pay
• A tangible impact to the Water Resources Department and residents in the City of Edmond
• A dynamic and inclusive environment where your contributions are valued

APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED.

THIS JOB OPPORTUNITY MAY BE RE-PUBLISHED AS NEEDED.

The City of Edmond is an equal opportunity employer. Edmond does not discriminate against employees and/or potential employees. Adverse action based upon an applicant’s and/or employee’s race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and military service is expressly prohibited. No decision affecting the terms, conditions and/or benefits of employment with the City of Edmond is based upon an individual’s membership in any of the aforementioned protected classes.