Job Description

Job Description and Duties

The Environmental Chemistry Laboratory is seeking seasoned scientists with chemistry and/or other science disciplines background with experience in analytical chemistry and instrumentation and are passionate about protecting the communities and environment from toxic chemicals.

As a Research Scientist II, you will have the opportunity to:

• Work independently or as the lead in a group to develop and validate standard and new analytical methods for DTSC special projects using sophisticated computer interfaced equipment and Gas Chromatography (GC), High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP) and Mass Spectrometer (MS) hyphenated instruments
• Solve complex analytical problems such as matrix interferences, sensitivity and selectivity and optimizes instrument conditions as a part of the method development process
• Evaluate scientific literature for in-depth understanding and knowledge of the project
• Prepare technical reports for DTSC and manuscripts for publication to peer-reviewed journals

Desirable Qualifications We Look For:

• Two years or more experience in an analytical chemistry and/or geology laboratory
• Two years or more of research experience working independently on projects
• One year or more experience with mass spectrometry (MS), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and/or transmission electron microscopy (TEM)

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

The position is headquartered in Pasadena , CA.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Additional Application Instructions

For experience/education to qualify during the application screening process, and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants should include all employment history on the Employment Application (STD 678), including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week, and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYYY). Application packages without this information may experience delayed processing times and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.

Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended. If you are unable to apply electronically through your CalCareer account, please mail a completed and signed STD. 678 and application package to the mailing address provided above in the “Application Instructions” section. Applications must be postmarked on or before the final filing date.

For mail-in or drop-off applications, please include JC #: 476414  and indicate the basis of your eligibility in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) section. SROA and surplus candidates should submit a copy of their letter with their application.

Pending Budget Approval - DTSC will obtain all necessary approvals prior to extending a job offer

Foreign Degrees

Applicants who completed their education outside the United States (with foreign degree/ transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of United States course/degree equivalency.

Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found .

DO NOT include any confidential information to your application or supporting documents (i.e., Social Security Number, birthdate, marital status, medical information, examination results, method of eligibility, etc.).

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.

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