Under general direction, plans, coordinates, and conducts research projects related to the laboratory analysis of water, wastewater, and environment matrices. Develops and applies analytical methods to identify and quantify specific components in water, wastewater, and environmental matrices using sophisticated analytical instrumentation. Works independently and in conjunction with engineers and laboratory personnel to resolve water quality process problems and to achieve compliance with state and federal regulations. Trains technical and professional personnel in instrumental analysis and applications, and communicates results orally and in writing.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES:
Chemist III is the advanced journey level of this job code series and is distinguished by its ability to function independently with little direction. Incumbents function as the lead worker and are assigned non-routine work, research or special projects. This job code is distinguished from the Chemist II which primarily performs analysis and the Supervising Chemist which is a supervisory job code. Chemist III requires comprehensive knowledge in theory and principles of analytical chemistry and expertise and experience in extraction, purification, high pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC), gas chromatography (GC) and gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS), Atomic Absorption, and inductively coupled plasma - atomic emission spectroscopy (ICP-AES) instrumental techniques.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Positions at this level do not supervise other professional employees, but may coordinate the work of technical personnel (Water Quality Technician I/II and III) and journey-level staff (Chemist I/II). This position may exercise supervision during absence of Supervising Chemist.
Location: Millbrae, CA
Posted: Sept. 30, 2024, 4:31 p.m.
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