Environmental Chemical Laboratory Scientist

Environmental Chemical Laboratory Scientist

Agency 292 DEPT. OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Supervisory Organization Environmental Quality–Customer Services

Job Posting End Date Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note:

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time Full time

Job Type Regular

Compensation Hiring Rates:
Level I: $60,944.00 Level II: $64,001.60

Job Description

All applicants must upload a resume, cover letter, three professional references and official college transcript to be considered for this position.

This position develops, implements, and maintains the Quality Management System for the Oklahoma Principal State Laboratory. This is a critical role that serves to maintain and support the quality and defensibility of the laboratory’s operations and data.

• Develop and perform internal audit functions, including data review, method audits, system audits, and planning and scheduling of audits.
• Perform and track data review and other additional tasks as assigned.
• Support and participate in external laboratory assessments.
• Ensure suitability and implementation of the laboratory quality assurance (QA) manual.
• Create, control, maintain, revise, review, and archive documents.
• Ensure suitability and implementation of controlled documents.
• Manage and maintain records.
• Manage and maintain laboratory support equipment, including verification, calibration, and purchasing.
• Manage and facilitate the laboratory’s proficiency testing.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of the technical, analytical, and operational procedures of the laboratory.
• Manage laboratory root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Collaborate and communicate with external and internal bodies regarding QA, laboratory operations, and requirements.
• Develop and conduct QA training.
• Develop and track QA metrics and improvements.
• Research, interpret, and communicate regulatory requirements, specifically from the Environmental Protection Agency, Oklahoma State Statutes and Codes, The NELAC Institute, and the International Organization for Standardization.

Infrequent; two to four times a year.

Level I - bachelor's degree in chemistry, biological or environmental science.

Level II - those identified in Level I plus one year of professional level experience in a laboratory; OR a master’s degree in chemistry or biological or environmental science.

To be considered for this position applicants must be within 60 days of obtaining their degree.

Applicants with training in quality assurance principles, at least one year of experience in quality assurance, a working knowledge of statistics involved in quality control of laboratory analysis, and a basic understanding of the methods, techniques, and technologies used in the laboratory are preferred.

Applicant must be able to:

• Operate a computer for several hours per day.
• Have sufficient visual acuity to perform routine laboratory tasks, such as reading narrow thermometer graduations, distinguishing between colors and solvent layers, and reading printed standards and regulations.
• Wear and perform in various types of personal protective equipment including lab coats, protective eye wear, face shields, and gloves.

Applicant must have excellent communication skills, including face-to-face interactions, verbal communication, professional written correspondence, and customer service skills. They must also be adept at time management, critical problem-solving, research, and both independent and collaborative work and decision-making. Candidate must…