CLS - Lab Chemistry

The Georgia Environmental Protection Division engages in continuous recruitment for Laboratory Scientist.

The Environmental Protection Division (EPD) protects and restores Georgia’s environment. We take the lead in ensuring clean air, land and water. With our partners, we pursue a sustainable environment that provides a foundation for a vibrant economy and healthy communities. EPD is responsive, effective and efficient. Associates are valued and empowered to use their expertise and creativity as leaders in protecting Georgia’s environment. EPD’s Air, Land and Watershed Protection Branches, in concert with its seven District Offices and Laboratory, serve the public by implementing state laws, rules, and policies to protect human health and the environment; apply and enforce environmental laws and standards in a consistent, fair, and timely manner; and are proactive, results‑oriented, and help develop new approaches to meet Georgia’s environmental challenges.

Laboratory (Norcross, GA)

The Environmental Protection Division (EPD) Laboratory operations conducts chemical and microbiological tests to ensure compliance with state and federal environmental regulations and is an 80‑person, multi‑disciplinary, integrated laboratory capable of analyzing air, water, soil and biota for a large number of constituents.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under supervision, analyzes air, water, soil and biota for a large number of constituents and performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

LSP030 – Laboratory Scientist 1 (Chemical Material Analyst 1)

Entry Salary $42,993.03

Bachelor’s degree in a physical or natural science from an accredited college or university.

Preferred Qualifications

Chemistry Degree

By applying to this requisition, you are applying to a pool and you will be considered for all vacancies within the stated job series and branch. Candidates who meet minimum entry qualifications will be contacted further with specific position information.

This posting may close at any time prior to the posted close date, once a suitable applicant pool is identified. Because of the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e‑mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring unit for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.

NOTE: If the minimum qualifications for a job require a college education and you have obtained a degree from a college or university outside the USA, you are required to submit an International Education Evaluation Letter showing your degree is equivalent to one obtained at a college or university in the USA. International Educational Evaluations are accepted from the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( or the Association of International Credentials Evaluators (

The Department of Natural Resources, Environmental Protection Division is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Requisition ID: APP00J7

Number of Openings: 10

Advertised Salary: $42,993.03

Shift: Day Job

Posting End Date: Jun 30, 2026

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