Chemistry Technician I Position Available In Wake, North Carolina

Chemistry Technician I State of North Carolina – Dept of Agriculture & Consumer Services Wake County, NC Job Details Full-time $34,270 – $51,987 a year 10 hours ago Benefits Paid parental leave Health insurance Parental leave Retirement plan Qualifications Analytical chemistry Writing skills Laboratory experience Spectroscopy CDL Associate’s degree Entry level Full Job Description Description of Work The Soil Testing Lab at the Agronomic Division in the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) is excited to announce the opening of a Chemistry Technician I position. You will work in a team environment that is high-volume and fast paced analyzing soil samples for North Carolina residents. In its busiest time, 3,000 samples are analyzed daily. From the lab results, soil fertility recommendations that maximize plant growth and yield, optimize profitability, and protect the environment are provided to the client.

Duties include:

Subsampling soil samples using volumetric scoops Weighing soil samples on an analytical balance Extracting nutrients from soil samples Determining soil pH and electrical conductivity Conducting UV/VIS spectroscopy analysis Other aspects of the position include: Utilizing a custom-made Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) Evaluating data for accuracy Preparing solutions and standards Maintaining accurate records Cleaning labware Adhering to all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and safety protocols The employee must be able to work independently with minimal supervision. Tasks include lifting trays and boxes that typically weigh 40-60 lbs., with occasional loads up to 80 lbs. This physical effort is required to load trays of soil onto tables for sample processing. This role also requires standing for extended periods of time throughout the day. Normal working hours are 6:00 am to 3:00 pm, Monday through Friday, but occasional overtime may be required to meet established turnaround times. These working hours may be flexed depending on the length of lunch break taken.

About us:

The NCDA&CS Agronomic Services Division provides statewide diagnostic and advisory services that increase agricultural productivity, promote responsible land management, and safeguard environmental quality. The Division is comprised of three laboratory sections and a field services section with a combined total of 58 employees. The Agronomic Division maintains rigorous standards for workplace safety and health that are employee led and is recognized as a Public-Sector Star site by the NC Department of Labor.

• A written practicum will be given to candidates during the interview to evaluate the candidate’s knowledge of analytical chemistry and other related sciences.
• Selected candidate must pass a fitness for duty/functional capacity evaluation post-offer paid for by the Department.
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C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services provides services that promote and improve agriculture, agribusiness, and forests; protect consumers and businesses; and conserve farmland and natural resources for the prosperity of all North Carolinians. The Department employs approximately 2,000 employees. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are

REQUIRED

to qualify for this position. We will not review resumes in lieu of the Experience and Education listed on the application. To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following: Knowledge of the basic scientific principles applicable in a laboratory setting. Ability to independently perform and record complex laboratory tests and procedures, perform basic mathematical calculations, and record results with a high degree of accuracy. Ability to follow safety procedures. Ability to understand and follow research protocols or laboratory standard operating procedures (SOPs). Ability to clearly express technical information, both orally and in writing. Ability to understand and follow oral and written technical instructions, perceive colors normally and make olfactory distinctions. Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs. regularly. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and provide training to new and junior staff. Ability to maintain reliable attendance and exhibit professional conduct. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements You may qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience, either through years of education or years of directly related experience, or a combination of both. Associate’s degree in one of the chemical, biological, microbiological, environmental or natural resource sciences or a closely related curriculum including related chemistry laboratory coursework from an appropriately accredited institution; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Supplemental and Contact Information Any employment offer may be less than the maximum of the range due to salary equity with similarly situated employees or the selected candidate’s related education and experience. Please follow the instructions to apply online. It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and experience. Text or attached resumes ARE NOT accepted as a substitution for a completed application. Applicants seeking veteran’s/National Guard preference should submit a copy of their Form

DD-214, NGB 23A

(RPAS), DD256 or NGB 22. All Law Enforcement positions, aviation safety-sensitive positions, and positions requiring a Pilot’s License or a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing. All positions requiring a Commercial Driver’s License shall also be subject to pre-employment DMV physicals. Selected applicants must obtain a U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) medical certificate prior to employment. If a CDL is listed as a preference and the selected applicant has a CDL at the time of hire, then the CDL will become a requirement for the position.

Note:

When required, you must answer the question(s) for this position, or your application will be considered incomplete.

• Questions regarding this posting?

Contact 919-707-3201.

NOTE:

For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.

For permanent and time-limited appointments:

Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.