The NCSLPH Environmental Sciences laboratories offer comprehensive analysis of drinking water and other environmental samples through microbiological, inorganic, organic and radiochemical testing. This position will perform routine analyses of drinking water samples for pesticides, herbicides, volatiles, and other organic contaminants following EPA 500 level methods. Techniques used for analyzing samples include liquid-liquid extraction, solid-phase extraction, purge and trap, High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Gas Chromatography (GC), and Mass Spectrometry (MS). This position is expected to follow NCSLPH Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting on instrumentation used in the laboratory. In addition, the Chemist I will be expected to serve as back-up to the other chemists and chemistry technicians in this laboratory.
About the Division of Public Health and the State Laboratory of Public Health:
The NC Division of Public Health (DPH) works to promote and contribute to the highest possible level of health for the people of North Carolina – Everywhere, Everyday, Everybody.
At the State Laboratory of Public Health (SLPH), we provide medical and environmental laboratory services such as testing, consultation, and training, to public and private health provider organizations responsible for the promotion, protection, and assurance of the health of North Carolina citizens. SLPH serves the entire state as a reference laboratory for difficult, unusual, or otherwise unavailable laboratory procedures and assist in the development, evaluation, and standardization of medical and environmental laboratory testing procedures. We provide training and consultation to improve and assure quality services in other laboratories and certify milk and water laboratories and milk analysts. We test for Acanthamoeba to Zika and everything in between! Visit our website at http://slph.ncpublichealth.com to learn more.
To receive credit for all of your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form. Any information listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Qualified candidates must document on the application that they possess all of the following:
Experience working in an organic chemistry laboratory.
Experience with laboratory safety practices and procedures used to mitigate the risks associated with using hazardous chemicals.
Experience with Gas Chromatography (GC) or High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) instruments.
Experience with environmental testing, either waste water, drinking water, air and/or soil.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to perceive colors normally and any eyesight deficiencies must be correctable.
Ability to stand for extended periods of time
Ability to lift up to 20 pounds frequently, and up to 50 pounds occasionally
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelors degree in chemistry from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of progressive chemistry laboratory experience;
OR
an equivalent combination of education and directly related experience.
