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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Chemist 1 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Reference #: 4364980 THE POSITION Are you looking for an opportunity to utilize your analytical skills and put your hands-on laboratory experience to use? The Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Laboratories, is seeking a Chemist 1 to perform professional laboratory work analyzing and examining various substances and materials. If you are eager to gain experience in this field while helping to protect the environment and the citizens of Pennsylvania, we want you to join our team!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK As a Chemist 1, your primary responsibility will be analyzing environmental samples for the presence of environmentally significant analytes using specialized techniques and equipment. Other duties you will be accountable for include assisting in daily sample processing, organizing samples for efficient and timely processing and analysis, recording unusual circumstances regarding a sample, and preparing scientifically accurate and thorough reports of work performed.
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Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. This position may require overtime based on operational needs. This position requires travel. Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: A bachelor's degree in chemistry;or A bachelor's degree that includes 30 credits in chemistry or biochemistry. Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree/credits.
Other Requirements: You must meet the . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the and click on Residency. You must be able to perform essential job functions. How to Apply:
Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). This posting requires submission of a copy of your college transcript(s). Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You may upload your document as an attachment during the application process. You must still complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. All documents MUST be uploaded prior to the submission of your application. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. Veterans:
Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at . Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals). If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam). Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. Your core is valid for this specific posting only. You must provide complete and accurate information or: your score may be lower than deserved. you may be disqualified. You may only apply/test once for this posting. Your results will be provided via email.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.