Chemist (Environmental Metals Chemist)

The King County Environmental Lab is a beautiful state-of-the-art facility located on the water in Seattle, Washington. The lab supports a wide range of King County wastewater treatment and environmental programs for a wide variety of environmental analyses. (See http://dnr.metrokc.gov/wlr/envlab/index.htm for more details.) This ELS II position is a mid-level position in the Trace Metals Unit and is responsible for preparing, analyzing, interpreting and reporting a variety of environmental sample matrices using EPA methods for ICPMS and/or ICP, CVAA and/or CVAF.

 

primary Job functions INCLUDE:

? Using standardized procedures: prepare, analyze, document and report trace metals sample analyses by ICP-MS and other methodologies such as ICP-OES, CVAA and/or CVAF.

? Perform and interpret required QA/QC procedures; recommend, perform and document corrective actions and possible impacts to data quality.

? Prepare, update, and review written standard operating procedures (SOPs).

?Participate in rotation of analytical assignments amongst ICP-MS, ICP-OES, CVAA and CVAF.

?Assist Laboratory Project Managers and customers determine appropriate detection limits and regulatory methodology for their scope of work; write and review Sampling and Analysis Plans (SAPs).

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

? A bachelor?s degree in chemistry or an equivalent combination of experience and education is required

? At least four years of experience in environmental trace metals analysis, at least two of which was performing sample preparation and instrumental analysis using ICP-MS methodology and instrumentation.

? Proficiency in the theory, application, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of ICP-MS and other trace metals analytical modalities such as ICP-OES, CVAA, and/or CVAF.

? Working knowledge of EPA and other accepted methodology for environmental trace metals analyses including QA/QC principles and practices.

 

 

To Apply:  Review the full job announcement on the King County website: http://www.metrokc.gov/jobs/assets/06July/6205.htm.  You must complete and submit all required materials to be considered.  The required materials are a King County application form (you may download at http://www.metrokc.gov/ohrm/jobs/pdfs/jobapp.rtf), a resume, and answers to the supplemental questionnaire (found on pages 3 & 4 of the job announcement).  You must submit all of the required materials by August 7, 2006, 4:30 p.m.