Job Posting Title

Environmental Chemical Lab Scientist

Agency

292 DEPT. OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Supervisory Organization

Environmental Quality–Customer Services

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

Hiring Rates:
Level I - $60,944.00
Level II -$64,001.60

Job Description

This position is located in the State Environmental Laboratory Services Division - General Chemistry Section in Oklahoma City.

All applicants must be able to pass a background check and must be able to legally work within the United States. DEQ does not allow sponsorship for those on a H1B visa. This position requires in-office work Monday - Friday.

Application Requirements

All applicants must upload a resume, cover letter and transcript to be considered for this position.

Basic Purpose

Analyzes water to determine levels of compliance with state and federal regulations utilizing approved methods and procedures. Develops methods of analysis and aids in special studies. Maintains equipment and inventory for laboratory analysis. Prepares reports. May be involved in consultation and expert witness activities.

Typical Functions

• Perform analytical testing on public and private water, hazardous waste, soils, biological tissues, and other environmental samples in support of state and federally funded environmental projects using approved standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instruction documents (WIDs).

• Prioritize and schedule daily work tasks to meet Section, Group, Division, and Agency goals. 

• Effectively interact with the Laboratory Information Management System and related databases. 

• Thoroughly document all actions and decisions associated with the generation of analytical data. 

• Provide technical assistance/technical support to customers and develop knowledge of regulatory requirements as they relate to sample validity and response actions. 

• Perform a thorough review of records and data generated by self and peers.  

• Conduct all work in accordance with divisional policies, including the SELSD Quality Assurance Manual, Ethics and Data Integrity Program, and Laboratory Safety Program. 

• Assist with the review and development of technical and operational SOPs and WIDs. 

• Assist with the inventory control of all supplies and consumables required to perform testing. 

• Assist with general housekeeping including sample control and disposal.

Education and Experience

Level I - bachelor's degree in chemistry, biological or environmental science.

Level II - those identified in Level I plus one year of professional level experience in a laboratory; OR a master’s degree in chemistry or biological or environmental science.

To be considered for this position applicants must be within 60 days of obtaining their degree.

Travel Requirements

Some occasional travel may be required for training and career enhancement activities.

Additional Considerations/Preferences (These cannot eliminate a candidate)

• Preference may be given to applicants having years of direct hands-on experience with analytical technologies such as FIA (Flow Injection Analysis), UV-VIS Spectroscopy, Titration, and IC (Ion Chromatography).

Physical Requirements

• Be able to stand for several hours per day and the ability to perform repetitive tasks.

• Have sufficient visual acuity to perform routine laboratory tasks, such as reading narrow glassware graduations, distinguishing colors, solvent layers, etc.

• Be able to wear PPE, including lab coats, goggles/protective eyewear or face shields while performing laboratory tasks.

• Be able to independently lift 25 lbs.

Special Requirements

The position requires at least intermediate computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Suite including Word & Excel. In addition, other databases, including a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), are used to electronically store and track data, customer accounts, and result reports.  Some data is tabulated using spreadsheets and associated quality control assessments are calculated and tracked using laboratory databases.

Other information not included above

Flexibility with daily assignments and the ability to effectively deal with periods of stress is an important aspect of coping with typical work situations. Staff must be able to adapt quickly to changing work priorities.  The job may require occasional work to be performed on weekends, holidays, during extreme weather events and outside normal business hours.

Benefits

• Generous leave including 15 days of vacation, 15 days of sick leave and 11 paid holidays annually.

• A comprehensive Benefit Package with a generous Benefit allowance  to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents.

Not all applicants will receive an interview.  If you are selected to be interviewed, you will be notified by email.   

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.

If you are needing any extra assistance or have any questions relating to a job you have applied for, please click the link below and find the agency for which you applied for additional information:

Agency Contact