Job Description

Job Description and Duties

The Environmental Chemistry Laboratory (ECL), Pasadena provides DTSC with expertise in method development, quality assurance, data evaluation and analysis of environmental samples. The Environmental Chemistry Laboratory also studies new chemicals of concern and provides DTSC management with analytical information for decision making. Join us today!

As a Research Scientist I (Chemical Sciences) you will have the opportunity to:

• Use standard methodologies (e.g., Environmental Protection Agency [EPA], American Society for Testing and Materials [ASTM], Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], etc.) and laboratory technical systems procedures (TSPs), quality system procedures (QSPs), and forms with instructions to analyze environmental samples and other media submitted by DTSC program staff using advanced instrumentation such as gas chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry and other analytical instrumentation and equipment
• Comply with method performance specifications to achieve accuracy and precisions in analysis
• Analyze, summarize, and evaluate sample data and prepare reports for DTSC and other collaborative government agencies or research laboratories, in compliance with the International Organization for Standardization and the International Electrochemical Commission (ISO/IEC) 17025 and departmental regulations and statutes
• Prepare scientific reports on projects, research studies and surveys to be used by the department for decision making
• Prepare, revise, and review the technical systems procedures (TSPs), quality system procedures (QSPs), forms with instructions in compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 and departmental regulations and statutes

Desirable Qualifications We Look For:

• 1 year of research experience working independently on projects preferred
• 1 year of experience working in an analytical chemistry laboratory preferred
• Experience with standard analytical testing methods preferred
• Experience working under ISO/IEC 17025 or other Quality Management Systems

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

The position is headquartered in Pasadena, CA.

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# 504059  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.

Pending Budget Approval - DTSC will obtain all necessary approvals prior to extending a job offer. 

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 at .

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.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time,

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