Chemist II Position Available In Wake, North Carolina

Chemist II State of North Carolina – Dept of Agriculture & Consumer Services Wake County, NC Job Details Full-time $61,545 – $73,866 a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid parental leave Health insurance Parental leave Retirement plan Qualifications Management Laboratory experience Quality management Mid-level CDL Bachelor’s degree Spectrometer Chemistry Computer skills 4 years Full Job Description Description of Work The NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) 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. The Food & Drug Protection Division has five functioning sections, including the Food Section, the Dairy Section, the Feed Section, the Drug Section, and the Administrative Services Section. In addition, analytical support is provided to the Food & Feed Sections by the Food & Drug Protection Division’s three laboratory sections, i.e. the Inorganic Chemistry Section, Organic Chemistry Section, and Microbiology Section. The Division protects the health, welfare, and economic interests of consumers of foods, drugs, livestock feeds, fertilizers, and medical devices by ensuring, through inspections and analysis, that these products are wholesome and properly labeled. The Organic Chemistry Section analyzes food, animal feed, agricultural materials, and environmental samples for pesticides residues, mycotoxins, and drugs using liquid chromatography (LC) and gas chromatography (GC) coupled with various detectors, including mass spectrometers, tandem quadrupole mass spectrometers, flame ionization detectors, and various optical detectors. The section additionally evaluates the formulation of commercially available pesticides and antifreeze samples. The Extraction Task Force within the Organic Chemistry Section is responsible for receiving, processing, and extracting a high volume of diverse samples for residue analysis. Extraction methods include but are not limited to QuEChERS (Quick, Easy, Cheap, Effective, Rugged and Safe extractions), solid-liquid extractions, liquid-liquid extractions, and solid-phase extractions. The Extraction Task Force additionally maintains pesticide meats and standards and prepares calibration curves, working standards, and controls for analysis. This Chemist II position serves as the lead of the Extraction Task Force, organizing, assigning, and reviewing the sample receipt, processing, and extraction activities of a rotating staff of chemists and a medical laboratory assistant. This position is also responsible for maintaining the Organic Chemistry Section’s inventory of pesticide meats and standards and overseeing preparation of working standards and calibrants. This position additionally develops and delivers training on a wide array of sample extraction methods and sample preparation activities. All work performed by this position and the Extraction Task Force’s rotating staff must be performed in compliance with quality management system and

ISO 17025

requirements. This position performs other duties as assigned. The N.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: Experience with at least one of the following: GC coupled with flame ionization detectors (FID) or mass spectrometry (MS); LC coupled with UV detectors, fluorescence detectors, diode array detectors, or mass spectrometry; ion chromatography (IC); or other computer workstation driven scientific analytical equipment. Experience extracting pesticides from samples. Ability to organize and assign the work of a rotating staff of chemists. Ability to develop, deliver, and evaluate training on extraction procedures. Ability to independently perform and record complex standardized, non-standardized, and developmental laboratory tests and procedures. Ability to pass a respirator medical fit test and to work with matrices such as grass, hay, and nuts. Ability to analyze results, interpret methodology, and understand and solve complex theoretical problems. Employment may be contingent upon the ability to pass a respirator medical and fit test.

MANAGEMENT PREFERENCES

Prefer candidate with experience with a quality management system and/or

ISO 17025.

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. Bachelor s degree in chemistry from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of progressive chemistry laboratory experience; 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 of 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. •

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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.

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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.