Job Description

Job Description and Duties

The Environmental Chemistry Laboratory is seeking seasoned scientists with backgrounds in chemistry and/or other science disciplines with experience in analytical chemistry, instrumentation and are passionate about protecting the communities and environment from toxic chemicals. Come join us today!

As a Research Scientist III you will have the opportunity to:

• Serve as a scientific advisor or consultant to other lower-level scientists conducting studies in their specific scientific field of expertise
• Monitor the progress of small-scale projects performed by lower-level staff (Research Scientists I, II, Staff Chemists, Chemists, Environmental Scientists, and Scientific Aids, Student Interns) to meet the performance objectives of the project
• Develop and manage specific performance metrics for each project to measure performance outcomes and provide feedback on technical and analytical reports to ensure accuracy and data quality requirements are met
• Evaluate the scientific methodology of conceiving, planning, and conducting small scale research projects by lower-level staff to ensure the use of appropriate techniques in carrying out the project and interpreting the results
• Serve as the scientific advisor relating to environmental analytical chemistry on projects in support of DTSC core programs
• Participate in high profile projects and provide analytical chemistry input to support those projects for DTSC

Desirable Qualifications We Look For:

• Three or more years of research experience desired
• Three or more years of experience with mass spectrometry and other analytical chemistry techniques and instrumentation preferred
• One or more years of experience working under a Laboratory Quality Management System
• Two or more years working with a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) desired
• Two or more years of experience with method development in analytical chemistry or related field preferred

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Working Conditions

The position is headquartered in Pasadena, CA.

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Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Additional Application Instructions

For experience/education to qualify during the application screening process, and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants should include all employment history on the Employment Application (STD 678), including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week, and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYYY). Application packages without this information may experience delayed processing times and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.

Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended. If you are unable to apply electronically through your CalCareer account, please mail a completed and signed STD. 678 and application package to the mailing address provided above in the “Application Instructions” section. Applications must be postmarked on or before the final filing date.

For mail-in or drop-off applications, please include JC# 490219  and indicate the basis of your eligibility in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) section. SROA and surplus candidates should submit a copy of their letter with their application.

Foreign Degrees

Applicants who completed their education outside the United States (with foreign degree/ transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of United States course/degree equivalency.

Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found .

DO NOT include any confidential information to your application or supporting documents (i.e., Social Security Number, birthdate, marital status, medical information, examination results, method of eligibility, etc.).

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.

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