Chemist

Job Posting

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy

• Job Posting closes: April 29, 2024
• Required documents uploaded by: April 29, 2024

Kansas Department of Health and Environment:

Our agency is led by Secretary Janet Stanek, who was appointed by Gov. Kelly in Dec 2021. KDHE is comprised of three divisions: Public Health, Environment, and Health Care Finance (which includes the State's Medicaid program, KanCare). We are the only agency in the nation to have these three entities under one roof which allows us to take a holistic approach to improving and protecting the health and well-being of all Kansans.

http://www.kdhe.ks.gov/

About the Position

• Who can apply: Anyone (External)

• Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified

• Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary: Regular

• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm (Flexible schedules available)

• Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes

• Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes

Compensation:

• Hourly Pay Range: $25.05 - $26.98
• Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

Employment Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage

• Sick & Vacation leave

• Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave

• Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)

• Fitness Centers in select locations

• Employee discounts with the STAR Program

• Retirement and deferred compensation programs

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Position Summary & Responsibilities

Position Summary:

The position (K0244359)

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has a Chemist opening in Topeka. The Kansas Health and Environmental Laboratories is seeking an experienced chemist to work with the Toxicology unit. Primary duties are to analyze clinical and environmental samples using ICPMS, CVAA and ICPOES. Chemist will also participate in the development of new testing for wastewater in the analysis of emerging contaminants of public health interest, such as PFAS.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

Perform analysis using inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICPMS) on blood matrices as part of the blood metals testing for the state childhood lead prevention programs. Responsible for analyzing these samples accurately and efficiently using the appropriate approved method. As a part of the analytical duties, prepare reagents; calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment and instrumentation used in analytical procedures; and calculate and record data.

Perform analysis using inductively coupled argon plasma mass spectroscopy (ICPMS) for water matrices. This will entail reagent and standard preparation, calibration, instrument maintenance, and proper documentation. Perform determinations using approved KHEL methodology in accordance with EPA methods using appropriate and approved quality control procedures.

Qualifications

• Education:

• Bachelor's degree in a laboratory science, medical laboratory technology or related science field.

• Licensing & Certification:

• Valid Driver's License

• Incumbent is required to have and maintain a valid driver's license when operating a state vehicle, a private vehicle, or a rental vehicle for the benefit of the State.

• Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a laboratory science, medical laboratory technology or related science field.

• Two years of experience in planning, organizing and directing the work of a department, program or agency.

• Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry.

• Liquid Chromatograph Mass Spectrometry.

• Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry.

• Analytical instrumentation and analysis experience.

• Proofreading, editing, attention to detail.

• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access.

Recruiter Contact Information

• Name: Ashley Webb

• Email: Ashley.webb@ks.gov

• Mailing Address: 1000 SW Jackson St. Suite 580 Topeka, KS 66612

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• DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran's Preference)

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How to Claim Veterans Preference

Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.