CSRR-Research Scientist - Chemistry; Repost

Overview

Open to: General Public

Work Week: NL (35-hour) Work Week

Salary: (P25) $77,1473.55 - $

Opening Date: 1/23/2026

Closing Date: 2/12/2026

Existing Vacancies: 1

Program/Location
Department of Environmental Protection
Contaminated Site Remediation & Redevelopment
Environmental Evaluation & Remediation Review
Environmental Evaluation & Risk Assessment
401 East State Street
Trenton, NJ 08625

Under the direction of a Research Scientist 1 or other supervisory official in a state department, institution, or agency, conducts or participates in research projects or developed programs in a specified professional field; does other related work.

Must have practical experience using USEPA CERCLA, Solid Waste, drinking water, and wastewater methods to analyze various matrices using analytical instrumentation including GC, GC/MS, LC/MS, high resolution GC/MS/MS, high resolution LC/MS/MS, ICP, or ICP/MS. Must have experience validating data from the analyses of environmental samples.

Knowledge of rules, regulations & guidance pertaining to analytical data; ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously. Practical experience with environmental analytical methods, e.g. VOAs;
Semi-VOAs;
Pesticides;
Aroclors; PCDDs/PCDFs; & PFAS. Familiarity with the Tech Regs, Lab Cert Regs & CSRR guidance documents as they relate to the validation & useability of analytical data. Participate in technical guidance committees, rule making & standard development critical to the department.

Education & Experience:

Option 1: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s degree in a discipline appropriate to the position. Two (2) years of experience in a field appropriate to the position.

NOTE:

A Doctorate in a discipline appropriate to the position may be substituted for two (2) years of experience.

Option 2: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry or other appropriate physical or environmental science discipline. Three (3) years of experience in chemical analysis or research; one (1) year of which must be in the operation of the gas chromatography mass spectrometer, gas chromatograph, high performance liquid chromatograph, fourier transform mass spectrometer, inductively coupled plasma spectrometer, atomic absorption spectrometer, x-ray defractor, transmission electron microscope, or updated replacement thereof.

NOTE:

All U.S. degrees and transcripts must be from an accredited college or university. All foreign degrees and transcripts must be evaluated for accreditation by a recognized evaluation service by the closing date of this posting. Failure to provide documentation may result in ineligibility.

Appointees will be required to possess a driver’s license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

If you are applying under the NJ SAME program, your supporting documents (Schedule A or B letter) must be submitted along with your resume by the closing date indicated. For more information on the SAME program, please visit SAME Program, email [email protected], or call CSC at  and select Option #3.

To qualify for New Jersey Veteran's Preference/status, you must establish Veteran's Preference through the Department of Military and Veteran's Affairs. Please submit proof of your Veteran's Preference along with your resume as indicated. For more information, please visit https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

As a New Jersey State Department, NJDEP offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Paid Benefit Leave
• Holiday Pay
• Alternative Workweek Program*
• Telework*
• Pension
• Deferred Compensation
• Health Benefits (medical, prescription drug, dental & vision care) and Life Insurance
• Flexible and Health Spending Accounts (FSA/HSA)
• Commuter Tax Savings Program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Tuition Reimbursement*

* Pursuant to the State/Department's policy, procedures, and/or guidelines.

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