Salary: $2,087 - $2,533 semi-monthly *Salary may be commensurate of education and/or experience

Job Location: This position is with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Division of Environmental Quality, Environmental Services Program, and will be located at 2710 West Main, Jefferson City, MO 65109.

Why you’ll love this position:

Want to protect your favorite fishing hole or hiking trail? Want to ensure you and your family have a future with air that is safe to breath and water that is safe to drink? This position may interest you!

This position brings with it the challenges and satisfaction of overseeing the generation of high-quality and defensible laboratory analyses that ensures Missouri’s public drinking water is safe and the waters of Missouri are clean. The laboratory relies upon trained analysts and well-maintained, state-of-the-art instruments to fulfill its mission. Data generated is frequently relied upon to make regulatory and policy decisions. The work environment is fast-paced and operations rely upon several moving components working together towards a common objective.

What you’ll do:

• Assume leadership role for Chemists in the Metals Laboratory.
• Develop knowledge and proficiency in performing all methods used in the Metals Laboratory including sample preparation, appropriate analysis, and reporting of data.
• Ensure the timely production of quality data through oversight of work flow management.
• Validate or approve data generated as it is imported into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) for final approval.
• Manage Standard Operating Procedure reviews and revisions and technical assistance for the Metals Laboratory.
• Assist the Inorganic Unit with learning new analytical methods.
• Manage the process for ordering items required for laboratory function, such as consumables and instrument repair.
• Responsible for proper training of interns and team members new to the Metals Laboratory.
• Complete the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Drinking Water Laboratory Certification Officer training program within the designated time period.

All you need for success:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field and 2-5 years of experience
• Applicants must have knowledge and experience in Analytical Chemistry
• Applicants must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to pass a background check

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with a Laboratory Information Management System or similar application.
• Working knowledge of environmental sampling processes and laboratory operations.
• Experience in the analysis of metals by ICP-MS and/or ICP/OES.
• Knowledge of the Safe Drinking Water Act and the Clean Water Act methodologies.
• Enjoy working in a team based atmosphere.

More reasons to love this position:

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

If you have questions about this position please contact:

Stephen Jackson, 573-526-3326 or Stephen.Jackson@dnr.mo.gov

Or

Aarick Roberto (DNR Recruiter), (573) 522-1503 or dnr.recruiter@dnr.mo.gov

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.