Chemist 3

Calling all chemistry aficionados, the Division of Chemistry and Toxicology in the Bureau of Laboratories' has an exciting opening for a Chemist 3! Our mission is to provide investigatory, diagnostic, and confirmatory testing for both infectious and non-infectious diseases through accurate and timely analytical results on human and non-human specimens/samples in the areas of environmental health/biomonitoring. If you are searching for a leadership position that you can flex your mathematical, grammatical, and statistical skills, this is the position for you!

As a Chemist 3, you will plan and assign training, oversee and conduct laboratory testing for biomonitoring/environmental health, and assist with toxicology and chemical terrorism preparedness. You must use various methodologies, instruments, and standard operating procedures to obtain accurate and legally-defensible results. Compliance is a crucial aspect of the work we do in the Division of Chemistry and Toxicology, and you will ensure that all laboratory testing and related work is documented appropriately and complies with all applicable state and federal regulations, internal policies, and laboratory standards. Your work will move our section toward attaining additional accreditation such as International Organization for Standardization (ISO), forensic accreditation, American National Standards Institute (ANSI), and ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB). Do not miss this opportunity to drive change in public health!

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch. Overtime is required as operationally necessary.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 1 day per week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Exton.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as a Chemist 2; or
• Two years of professional chemical analytical experience, and a bachelor's degree that includes 30 credits in chemistry or biochemistry; or
• One year of professional chemical analytical experience, and a graduate degree in chemistry.

• This position requires possession of a valid driver's license which is not under suspension.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.