Associate Lab Chemist

Associate Chemist
The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) enriches the environment and protects public health for all New Yorkers by providing 1.1 billion gallons of high quality drinking water, managing wastewater and stormwater, and reducing air, noise, and hazardous materials pollution. DEP is the largest combined municipal water and wastewater utility in the country, with nearly 6,000 employees. DEP's water supply system is comprised of 19 reservoirs and 3 controlled lakes throughout the system's 2,000 square mile watershed that extends 125 miles north and west of the City. The Bureau of Wastewater Treatment (BWT) is responsible for the operation and maintenance of all facilities related to the treatment of sewage within the five boroughs of the City. This includes 14 wastewater treatment plants, sludge dewatering facilities, collections facilities (pumping stations, combined sewer overflow retention facilities, regulators, tide gates, etc.), wastewater laboratories and harbor vessels. Under general supervision of the Technical Director/Assistant Technical Director of one of the BWT Laboratories, and with some degree of independent decision, the selected candidate will perform and/or supervise the performance of chemical analyses and physical or chemical tests of various complexities on wastewater (sewage), bio-solids, and other substances as required.
Job Tasks/Duties:

Process samples for analysis.
Prepare and standardize solutions and reagents and utilize required quality control procedures.
Prepare reports on results of analysis.
Test, calibrate and maintain automated and/or computerized instruments and equipment.
Review lab analysis results performed by others.
Participate in required proficiency tests.
Devise tests and install new methods and procedures.
Assist supervisor in the implementation of safety and health procedures, inventory control and purchase of laboratory supplies and equipment.
Train subordinates and peers and provide technical advice on questions relating to materials and methodologies for instruments and/or non-instrumental analyses.
May supervise, if so designated, the performance of staff conducting sample processing, instrumental and/or chemical analysis, quality control, and safety aspects.