Research Scientist Ii; Chemical Sciences

Overview

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The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

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Position Details

Job Code #: JC-504934

Position #(s):

-003

Working Title: Research Scientist II

Classification: RESEARCH SCIENTIST II (CHEMICAL SCIENCES)

Salary: $7,625.00 - $9,799.00

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: Los Angeles County

Telework: In Office

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Facility: Pasadena ECL

Department Information

This position can be located at the Environmental Chemistry Lab in Pasadena, CA .

The Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) is a member of the boards, departments, and offices (BDO) within the California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA).

Our Mission:
To protect California’s people, communities, and environment from toxic substances, to enhance economic vitality by restoring contaminated land, and to compel manufacturers to make safer consumer products.

Our Vision:
All of California is thriving in a healthy environment.

Our Core Values: DTSC values diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the organization. We foster an environment where employees from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. We believe the diversity of our employees is essential to inspiring innovative solutions. Together we further our mission to protect California’s people, communities, and environment from toxic substances, to enhance economic vitality by restoring contaminated land, and to compel manufacturers to make safer consumer products.

Join DTSC to improve the lives of all Californians!

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The Environmental Chemistry Laboratory (ECL), Pasadena provides DTSC with expertise in method development, quality assurance, data evaluation and analysis of environmental samples. The ECL also studies new chemicals of concern and provides DTSC management with analytical information for decision making. We are looking for a highly motivated and adaptable individual to join our team. Join us today!

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

• Develop and validate standard and in-house analytical methods for DTSC special projects using sophisticated computer-interfaced equipment and Gas Chromatography (GC), High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP) and Mass Spectrometer (MS) hyphenated instruments to produce accurate, defensible and reliable data for the department to use to carry out its mandates by working independently or leading in a group
• Solve complex analytical problems such as matrix interferences, sensitivity and selectivity and optimizes instrument conditions as a part of the method development process
• Evaluate scientific literature for in-depth understanding and knowledge of the project assigned
• Use standard Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and other authoritative methods and laboratory technical system procedures (TSPs) to analyze environmental samples submitted by DTSC core programs and external entities for enforcement, compliance, and quality assurance purposes
• Comply with the requirements in the Management System documents such as the Quality System Procedures (QSPs) and other relevant external documents to ensure defensibility of analytical results
• Prepare analytical and quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) reports for submission

Desirable Qualifications We Look For:

• 2 years of research experience working independently on projects preferred
• 1 year of experience with mass spectrometry or other analytical…