Chemist Position Available In Palm Beach, Florida

Chemist City of Delray Beach – 3.0 Delray Beach, FL Job Details Full-time $25.93 – $41.47 an hour 2 days ago Qualifications Mid-level 2 years Full Job Description JOB Veterans’ Preference Applies EEO Statement The City of Delray Beach does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability, marital status, family status or sexual orientation in employment or the provision of services Non-SmokingThe City of Delray Beach is aNon-Tobacco Workplace. The City will not consider applicants who have used tobacco or nicotine products for a period of at least three months prior to application for employment. The definition of tobacco or nicotine products includes but is not limited to, cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco, pipes, snuff, e-cigarettes and nicotine patches or gum.

This is technical work analyzing drinking water for organic and inorganic contaminants. This position is fully responsible for organic and inorganic analyses and assisting lab analysts in their work. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Environmental Laboratory Manager.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Collect water samples.

Analyze organics and inorganics.

Prepare solutions and conduct special tests.

Maintain accurate reports and records.

Conduct laboratory correspondence related to particular area of work.

Run routine and special analyses and tests and operate specialized equipment, including Inductively Coupled Plasma/Atomic Absorption and Gas Chromatography/Ion Chromatography.

Operate within

EPA, HRS

quality control guidelines.

Answer questions of a technical nature.

Back-up and assist laboratory analyst in their work (including Field Sampling, Wet-Chemistry, and Microbiology) as needed.

Fosters positive employee relations and employee morale on a City-wide basis.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear, use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with both hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk, stand, and drive. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 45 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth and color perception and the ability to adjust focus. Works inside and outside in various weather conditions with fumes, gases, chemicals and solvents. Works on slippery and uneven surfaces.

SELECTION GUIDELINES

Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job-related tests might be required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement with the employer, and requirements of the job change