Scientist I - Inorganics -Nebraska Public Health Environmental Lab

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Hiring Agency:

Health & Human Services

• Agency 25

Location:

Lincoln Job Posting

Hiring Rate:

$22.822

Classification Salary Range:

$22.82 - $33.64

Job Posting:

JR2024-00005015 Scientist I

• Inorganics

• Nebraska Public Health Environmental Lab (Open)

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Job Description:

The Scientist I position prepares and analyzes drinking water, surface water, and wastewater samples for nutrients using flow injection analysis and performs miscellaneous wet chemistry inorganic testing.

Alternating weekend work performing minimal microbiological testing is required for this position

The Scientist I will:

• Perform other cleaning, customer service, analytical, and quality control duties such as writing standard operating procedures, on an assigned basis.

• Work with both internal and external State and Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) partners.

• Present and professionally conduct themselves at all times when representing the laboratory.

Required:

At least one year of post high school coursework/training in chemistry, biology, or related field and one year of experience in a scientific laboratory.

Preferred:

Bachelor's degree with a major in biology, chemistry, environmental science, or laboratory science. Prefer one year of practical environmental laboratory experience. Familiarity with drinking water methodology is helpful.

Other: Ability to lift up to 50lb containers.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of: the principles of chemistry and biology related to the work assigned; flow injection analysis technique; chemical and microbiological methods; computer applications such as Word, Excel, and Access; lab safety practices; quality management principles; advanced knowledge of lab instrumentation, operation, and calibration;

Skill in: applying analytical principles and performing analyses; operating computers and laboratory instruments; interpreting and troubleshooting laboratory results; maintaining lab instruments and work environment in a safe and operable condition; summarizing findings and conclusions of analyses into technical lab reports; reviewing the work of other chemists; technical repair of specialized equipment; safe handling of chemicals and hazardous waste.

Ability to: communicate effectively; interact with lab staff and the public; understand and follow supervisory instructions, equipment operation manuals, and safety policies; instruct other lab staff in the policies, procedures, and standards of a lab function; interpret data correctly and record results; work with limited supervision; compose correspondence using correct grammar, punctuation and spelling; relay knowledge gained to co-workers to recognize and solve problems; present and conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times when representing the laboratory; lift up 50lb containers.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

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