Chemist (Remote)

Job Type: Full Time
Department: Health
Division: Public Health
Division: Public Health
Position Open To: Alaska Residents Only
Bargaining Unit: General Government
Welcome to the Department of Health!
This position is open to Alaskan Residents only.
In addition to meeting the listed minimum qualification competencies below, this position requires that the successful applicant meet the minimum qualifications specified in CLIA '88 regulations, 42CFR Subpart M - Personnel for Moderate Complexity (Including the Subcategory) and High Complexity Testing, section 493.1489 Testing Personnel Qualifications.
Performing at this level in the public health lab has many responsibilities, including, but not limited to:

Developing competency with several instruments (GC-MS, GC-MS/MS, ICP-MS, LC-MS/MS) in pursuit of the public health lab's mission.
Performing testing for both clinical partners and the Laboratory Response Network for Chemical Threats (LRN-C) program.
Regularly impacting the health of Alaskans through the child in need of aid (CINA) program and other poison cases.
Collaborating to develop and improve testing methods related to agents of public health importance.
Coordinating with the local, state, and federal partners to participate in emergency preparedness exercises and live events.
The mission of the Division of Public Health is to protect and promote the health and well-being of all Alaskans.
Accountability - We use human, financial, and environmental resources responsibly.
Potential - We believe in helping every Alaskan reach their full potential for health and in building strong, healthy communities.
Scientific Excellence - We are dedicated to advancing scientific knowledge and using the best available data to inform public health policy.
When you join the Public Health Laboratory team, you'll be part of a fun, supportive, and collaborative group dedicated to making Alaska an even better place to live, work, and play. Be part of our mission and help drive positive changes across the state!
We're proud to offer a generous benefits package that includes 12 paid holidays each year, personal leave that grows with your service, hybrid telework options, flexible scheduling, and excellent insurance coverage.
The Anchorage State Public Health Laboratory is surrounded by six beautiful mountain ranges and is near the city trail system for walking, running, biking, and skiing. Oral and Written Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving - Uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one's knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.
Quality Management - Knowledge of the principles, methods, and tools of quality assurance, quality control, and reliability used to ensure that a project, system, or product fulfills requirements and standards.
The incumbent must meet all minimum qualifications and applicable regulatory requirements necessary to perform high-complexity clinical, forensic, toxicological, and public health analytical testing within the State Public Health Laboratory.
The position must meet personnel qualification standards established under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA), specifically: • 42 CFR Part 493, Subpart M - Personnel for Moderate and High Complexity Testing • 42 CFR §493.1489 - Testing Personnel Qualifications (High Complexity Testing) These regulations require individuals performing high-complexity laboratory testing to have an appropriate educational background, training, and documented competency in analytical laboratory procedures. A bachelor's degree or higher in chemistry from an accredited college or university satisfies the CLIA educational requirement for high-complexity testing personnel qualification under this classification.
To view the general description and example of duties for this job class, please go to the following link and search for Chemist 4:

Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college in chemistry, chemical or biomolecular engineering, forensic chemistry, biochemistry, biophysical chemistry, geochemistry, environmental chemistry, environmental engineering, molecular biology or other physical or natural science.

Chemistry : Knowledge of the concepts, principles, and theories of the composition, structure, and properties of substances, and of the chemical processes and transformations, including uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
Project Management : Knowledge of the principles, methods, or tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, and managing projects and resources, including monitoring and inspecting costs, work, and contractor performance.
Scientific Research : Knowledge of the concepts, principles, and theories of scientific principles related to environmental, ecological, biological, or physical science and the methods, and processes used to conduct a systematic and objective inquiry; including study design, collection, analysis, and interpretation of data; Technical Credibility : Understands and appropriately applies principles, procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies related to specialized expertise.
Education from an accredited college in chemistry, chemical or biomolecular engineering, forensic chemistry, biochemistry, biophysical chemistry, geochemistry, environmental chemistry, environmental engineering, molecular biology or other physical or natural science.
Graduate level research or progressively responsible professional experience independently performing a broad variety of analytical methods, tests and procedures that includes assessing, adapting, and validating a variety of chemical tests, methods and procedures and operation of more than one form of instrumental analysis (e.g., mass spectrometry, gas chromatography).

Training" and "education" in this guidance are synonyms for the process of acquiring knowledge and skills through instruction. Professional experience" means work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; Three (3) professional references, whom we may contact by phone, are required. One (1) of these references must be your current or most recent supervisor, if not already provided in the application.
# A copy of academic transcripts (unofficial is okay; This applies to your application submission.
For your application to be evaluated, you must answer the Supplemental Questions.
To verify education is being used to meet and/or support the required minimum qualifications/competencies, you must fill in the Education section of the application If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials used to meet or support the minimum qualifications/competencies for a position and are required with each application (Unofficial is okay; please ensure the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts) Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of interview; If utilizing this education, you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.The omission of the required documentation listed will result in an incomplete application, and you will not receive further consideration.

WORK EXPERIENCE

When using work experience not documented in your application, please provide the employer's name, job title, employment dates, and whether you worked full-time or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and if minimum qualifications are met. Work experience needed to meet the minimum qualifications must be documented in the application. If the application does not support minimum qualifications, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment. If you have currently or previously been appointed to a flexibly staffed position, please ensure your work experience within a flexibly staffed position indicates the actual dates employed at each level. Ensure your time and any subsequent flex promotion(s) are documented as a separate position. If this information is not accurately reflected in your application, this may cause the processing of your application for consideration to be delayed.

NOTE: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application. Noting "see resume or CV" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination that your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.APPLICATION NOTICE
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Actual benefits received may differ by bargaining unit or branch of government, position type, or be prorated for other than full time work.
For a quick breakdown of the insurance, health, and retirement benefits available for State Employees you can view an (Please note this video is specifically designed for new State Employees.)
Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
Confidential
Marine Engineers
Unlicensed Vessel Personnel/Inland Boatman's Union
The following employee groups are covered by Union health trusts. Contact the appropriate Union for additional information.
Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)

Long-term and short-term disability
Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses

Retirement Benefits
Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
Twelve (12) paid holidays a year

Please rate your level of proficiency in Chemistry:Knowledge of the concepts, principles, and theories of the composition, structure, and properties of substances, and of the chemical processes and transformations, including uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
I have limited application or practice.
Please rate your level of proficiency in Scientific Research:Knowledge of the concepts, principles, and theories of scientific principles related to environmental, ecological, biological, or physical science and methods, and processes used to conduct a systematic and objective inquiry; including study design, collection, analysis, and interpretation of data; I have limited application or practice.
Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); I have limited application or practice.
I have limited application or practice.
Please rate your level of proficiency in Project Management:Knowledge of the principles, methods, or tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, and managing projects and resources, including monitoring and inspecting costs, work, and contractor performance.
I have limited application or practice.
Please rate your level of proficiency in Technical Credibility:Understands and appropriately apply principles, procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies related to specialized expertise.
I have limited application or practice.
Uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one's knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.
I have limited application or practice.
Please rate your level of proficiency in Quality Management:Knowledge of the principles, methods, and tools of quality assurance, quality control, and reliability used to ensure that a project, system, or product fulfills requirements and standards.
I have limited application or practice.