Job Summary
The Office of Indiana State Chemist (OISC) is seeking an Analytical Chemist. The lab performs regulatory pesticide residue analysis and the Analytical Chemist will be responsible for supporting a team of investigators with providing scientific data on pesticide related investigations.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Perform chemical analyses on a variety of environmental samples in order to determine the presence of trace level pesticides (Includes extraction and analysis using complex instrumentation)
- Analyze samples by Gas Chromatography/Mass Selective Detector (GC/MS), Liquid Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry/Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS/MS), and High Pressure Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
- Follow all applicable SOPs and troubleshoots analyses as needed
- Interpret, analyze and evaluate data to determine if quality control standards are met
- Document analysis reports; submit case data and reports for final review by section supervisor
- Adapt new methodologies for analyses in this laboratory
- Participate in method validation collaborative studies and check sample programs
- Assist in developing new methodologies for analysis of pesticide products and in preparing research manuscripts for publication in referred journals
- Maintain quality control / assurance records, research notes and other records as requested
- Maintain equipment and troubleshoots instrument / process problems as requested
- Train laboratory assistant with duties including but not limited to: cleaning glassware, balance calibration checks and equipment maintenance
What We're Looking For:
- Bachelor's degree in chemistry or related field
- 2 years of analytical laboratory experience
- Skills in Analytical Chemistry, Chromatography, Mass Spectrometry
What We'd Like You to Know:
- Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
- A background check and MVR check is required for employment in this position
- Please attach the names and email addresses of at least three (3) references. As the application review process moves forward, an e-Reference form may be sent to the references for completion
- FLSA: Exempt (Not eligible for overtime)
- Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period
Career Stream
Professional 2
Pay Band S065
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Job Code #20003122
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