Organic Chemist Salary $46,203.00 - $78,218.00 Annually Location Wake County, NC Job Type Permanent Full-Time Department Dept of Health and Human Services Job Number 18-13694 Closing 1/14/2019 5:00 PM Eastern Description of Work The NCSLPH Environmental Sciences laboratories offer comprehensive analysis of drinking water and other environmental samples through microbiological, inorganic, organic and radiochemical testing. This position will perform routine analyses for pesticides, herbicides and other organic contaminants in water samples following EPA 500 level methods. In addition, the Chemist I will be expected to serve as back-up to the other chemists and chemistry technicians in this laboratory. Salary Grade: GN12 Recruitment Range: $46,203- $53,197 Position: 60041292 Exam Plan: 18-13694 About the Division of Public Health and State Laboratory of Public Health: The NC Division of Public Health (DPH) works to promote and contribute to the highest possible level of health for the people of North Carolina Everywhere, Everyday, Everybody. At the State Laboratory of Public Health (NCSLPH), we provide medical and environmental laboratory services such as testing, consultation, and training, to public and private health provider organizations responsible for the promotion, protection, and assurance of the health of North Carolina citizens. The NCSLPH serves the entire state as a reference laboratory for difficult, unusual, or otherwise unavailable laboratory procedures and assist in the development, evaluation, and standardization of medical and environmental laboratory testing procedures. We provide training and consultation to improve and assure quality services in other laboratories and certify milk and water laboratories and milk analysts. Visit our website at http://slph.ncpublichealth.com to learn more. Campus Amenities and Benefits 220,000 square feet campus built in 2012 Plentiful Free Parking Easy access to shopping centers, the state art museum, healthcare providers, and highways (70, 40 and 440) Break Rooms with Vending Machines, Ice Machines, Coffee Makers, Magazines, and Commercial Grade Microwave Ovens Patio Dining with Umbrellas Weekly Food Trucks, including Double Food Truck Fridays Car Cleaning and Detailing Services On-site bimonthly Wellness Activities Fitness Center with Exercise Equipment and Classes Annual Flu Shot Clinic for Employees and Families Monthly and Quarterly Workshop Sessions Employee Engagement and Staff Development Activities State Health Plan and State of NC Employee Benefits Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies To receive credit for all of your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form. Any information listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Qualified candidates must document on the application that they possess all of the following: Demonstration through education and work experience of a working knowledge of organic chemistry Laboratory experience with the safety practices and procedures used to mitigate the risks associated with using hazardous chemicals Work experience with Gas Chromatography (GC) and High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) instruments Experience with environmental testing, either waste water, drinking water, air and/or soil Management Preferences: Experience with Microsoft Excel, Northwest Analyst or another statistical program Experience with QA/QC procedures used in an Organic Chemistry environmental testing laboratory Physical Requirements: Ability to perceive colors normally and for any eyesight deficiencies to be correctable. Ability to stand for extended periods of time Ability to lift up to 20 pounds frequently, and up to 50 pounds occasionally Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Bachelor's degree in chemistry from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of progressive chemistry laboratory experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and directly related experience. Supplemental and Contact Information The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) selects applicants for employment based on job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or political influence. Pre-Employment criminal background checks are required for some positions. Division of Public Health (DPH) main locations, including their grounds, are tobacco-free as outlined in the Tobacco-free Campus Policy. All tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, e-hookahs, "vape products" and all smokeless tobacco products, may not be used in the indicated areas. For more information, please see the policy and FAQ posted here: Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. You will either receive a call to schedule an interview or an email notifying you when the job has been filled. For technical issues with your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627. Applicants will be communicated with via email only for updates on the status of their application. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR, 919-707-5450. For permanent appointments: State of North Carolina employees have the opportunity to participate in a compelling array of benefits to enhance their quality of life, their health, and their future. Benefits 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. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation. To find out about these, and other programs, please visit our Employee Benefits page: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types. 01 Where did you learn about DHHS or this opportunity? Company or OSHR Website Employee Referral Professional Association or Industry-specific job board Conference / Career Fair LinkedIn Other Social Media Theater Advertisement Internet Advertisement TV / Radio Indeed Other General Job Boards Google Other Search Engines 02 Please give additional detail where you learned of DHHS or this opportunity. (e.g., APA Annual Meeting in NYC in May 2018, Facebook, Doximity, NC Substance Abuse Professional Practice Board, etc.) 03 Have you demonstrated through work experience a working knowledge of organic chemistry? (You must show all related experience on your application to receive credit.) Yes No 04 Do you have experience with the safety practices and procedures used to mitigate the risks associated with using hazardous chemicals in an organic chemistry laboratory? (You must show all related experience on your application to receive credit.) Yes No 05 Indicate the instrumentation and techniques in which you have experience. CHECK ALL THAT APPLY. (You must show all related experience on your application to receive credit.) GC HPLC None of the above 06 Indicate your environmental testing experience. CHECK ALL THAT APPLY. (You must show all related experience on your application to receive credit.) Drinking Water Waste Water Soil None of the above 07 To be considered for this position, you must clearly show within the body of the application how you meet the state mandated minimum education and experience requirements for this vacancy. In order to receive credit for the supplemental questions in which you answered yes, you must provide supporting information within the body of the application to support your answer. G.S. 126 -30 speaks to fraudulent disclosures given to meet position qualifications. Have you provided the correct information for our screening process? Yes No Required Question Agency State of North Carolina Address NOTE: Apply to the department listed on posting An Equal Opportunity Employer, North Carolina, State Government Website