Chemist Assistant

Salary: $17.00 - $23.80 Hourly
Location : New Port Richey, FL
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 14208-0826
Department: Utilities Environmental Lab
Opening Date: 08/21/2026
Closing Date: 9/3/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Salary Range: $17.00 - $23.80
Pay Grade: N30 (Non-exempt position)
Salary Disclosure: Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity.

General Description
JOIN OUR TEAM AS A CHEMIST ASSISTANT

This position's primary responsibility is to accept and pick-up samples at all the Pasco County Wastewater Treatment Plants. Preserves samples upon receipt at the laboratory. Assists chemists by washing glassware and sample bottles, preparing bottle orders, and performs related work as required. The position includes Saturday and Sunday work hours.
Essential Job Functions

Accepts and picks up wastewater samples at all the wastewater treatment plants, follows chain of custody protocols, and returns the samples to the laboratory. Preserves samples upon receipt at the laboratory (if they have not been preserved). Washing glassware for the chemists and washing sample bottles when analysis is complete following specific dishwashing protocols which involve handling acids. Assists in putting bottle kit orders together for clients and delivering sample bottles and reports to the wastewater treatment plants. Maintains shipping logs for contract lab within document control system. Conducts routine daily maintenance of the laboratory vehicle. Must be highly responsible, reliable, and self-motivating. Assists with answering the laboratory phone and window when necessary. Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Performs other duties as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with other employees and the public.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and follow both written and oral directions.
• Ability to safely operate a Pasco County vehicle in accordance with Florida traffic laws.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Minimum Requirements
PHYSICAL SKILLS: Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and also push or pull heavy objects. May use a handling device (dolly, cart, etc.) or work with another team member to lift and/or move excessively heavy objects. Requires standing, walking, bending, stooping, and sitting. Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma. One (1) year experience with record keeping and computer operation. Laboratory experience preferred.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS: Must possess a valid Florida driver's license.

ADA STATEMENT: A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida Law.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE: Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.
PASCO COUNTY WAS VOTED ONE OF THE NATION'S TOP WORKPLACES FOR 2021
Benefits include:

• Florida Retirement System (FRS) retirement plan
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Paid holidays
• Group insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Deferred compensation
• Medical leave pool
• Annual medical leave buy-back
• Mid-management/Professional grade, and management personnel may receive 40 hours of admin leave per calendar year.

Effective July 1, 2011, FRS members must contribute 3% of their salary as retirement contributions, on a pre-tax basis (the salary is reduced by the amount of the employee contribution before determining the federal income tax deduction). The employer will automatically deduct the employee contributions.
01

I am aware that the following supplemental questions will determine my eligibility for this position.

• Acknowledge
• Decline

02

Are you a current Pasco County BOCC employee?

• Yes
• No

03

Which best describes your highest level of COMPLETED education?

• GED
• High School
• Associate degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate
• None of the above

04

Which best describes the years of experience you have with record keeping and computer operation?

• Ten or more years of experience
• Nine years but less than ten
• Eight years but less than nine
• Seven years but less than eight
• Six years but less than seven
• Five years but less than six
• Four years but less than five
• Three years but less than four
• Two years but less than three
• One year but less than two
• Less than one year of experience

05

Do you have experience working in a laboratory?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you possess a valid Florida driver's license or have the ability to obtain the license within 30 days from date of hire?

• Yes
• No

07

Are you a veteran who served as a member of the armed forces of the United States during a period of war, defined in Title 38, U.S.C., and who was separated from such service under honorable conditions, or the surviving spouse of any such veteran? (SUPPORTING DOCUMENTION IS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION OR NEXT BUSINESS DAY).

• Yes
• No

08

I hereby acknowledge that Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law, and consent to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing, and agree to abide by the program and policy if employed by Pasco County BOCC.

• Acknowledged
• Declined

09

Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? Note: If hired, a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, must be completed at the start of employment.

• Yes
• No

10

Have you recently retired from the Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or Investment Plan within the last 6 months?

• Yes
• No

11

Please specifically explain how your prior work experience and education match the qualifications for this position. (1000 characters or less)
12

How did you hear about this position?

• Billboard
• Facebook
• Friend/Family Referral
• Indeed
• Instagram
• Job Fair
• LinkedIn
• Magazine publication
• Nextdoor
• Pasco County employee
• Pasco County Facebook Page
• Pasco County website/Governmentjobs.com
• Pasco County Traffic Sign
• Utility bill insert
• X/Twitter
• YouTube
• Other

13

If a Pasco County employee referred you, please provide the name of the employee. If none, write N/A.
Required Question