CHEMIST SPECIALIST - 42005742

CHEMIST SPECIALIST - 42005742 Date: Oct 11, 2024 The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforce_operations/human_resource_management/for_job_applicants/e_verify) . Requisition No: 839112 Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services Working Title: CHEMIST SPECIALIST - 42005742 Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 42005742 Salary: $55,000.14 Posting Closing Date: 10/25/2024 Total Compensation Estimator Tool (https://compcalculator.myflorida.com/) CHEMIST SPECIALIST FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES DIVISION OF AGRICULTURAL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY CONTACT: Quentin Cooper, (850) 617-7804 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major course of study in chemistry or biochemistryandthree (3) years of professional chemical or biochemical experience;or A master's degree from an accredited college or university with a major course of study in chemistry or biochemistryandtwo (2) years of professional experience as described above;or A doctorate from an accredited college or university with a major course of study in chemistry or biochemistry. Certain positions within this class require individuals to meet specific federal or state regulations as identified by the employing agency. EDUCATIONAL NOTE: Graduates utilizing education attained in the United States to meet the minimum requirements of a position will not be appointed until verification of the applicable degree has been obtained. Foreign trained graduates utilizing a degree attained outside of the United States to meet the minimum requirements of a position must be prepared to provide a copy of a credential evaluation conducted by an Approved Credential Evaluation Agency. A list of approved agencies can be viewed at “Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies, Florida Department of Education.”Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies (fldoe.org) (https://www.fldoe.org/teaching/certification/foreign-trained-grads/approved-credential-evaluation-agencie.stml) ATTENTION CANDIDATES To be considered for a position with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile). Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields, etc. must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position. Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services values and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Occasional travel required. NOTES: Successful applicants must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment. Flextime schedule. JOB DUTIES: General: The duties and responsibilities for this position are directly related to the agency mission regarding the number of official samples analyzed and analytical tests conducted under F.S. Chapter 487, 576, 578, 580, and 581. Assists the Bureau Quality Assurance Officer (QAO)/Quality Manager in maintaining the Quality Assurance (QA) policies and procedures and documentation needed to obtain and maintain The NELAC Institute (TNI) and International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 17025 Accreditation for the Bureau of Agricultural Environmental Laboratories (BAEL). Maintains the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) for the Bureau of Agricultural Environmental Laboratories. Serves as the deputy LIMS Administrator. Conducts internal performance audits of the bureau's quality system and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Prepares internal proficiency samples for instrumental analysis according to SOPs—Validates analyses in the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). Maintains the LIMS system including at a minimum its more than 17,000 analysis test codes, 23,000 location codes, 300 Crystal report templates, 76 Excel calculation spreadsheets, 1,600 calculation scripts, and 237 Result Entry templates. Assist the Assistant Bureau Chief in implementing and testing new LIMS features. Assists the QAO in maintaining the Laboratories’ analytical reference standards database. Assists the QAO in generating and reviewing method performance statistics (control charting) for all laboratory testing methods. Performs analytical chemistry evaluation of various types of laboratory data including gas chromatograms, liquid chromatograms, photo-diode array spectrum, and mass spectrum generated through laboratory analysis to ensure that results are accurate and meet QA requirements for data integrity. Responsible for validating analyses in the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). Assists the QAO in reviewing method performance statistics (control charting) for all laboratory testing methods. Assists the QAO in writing Quality Assurance, LIMS, and Safety Standard Operating Procedures. Assists the Bureau Quality Assurance Officer (QAO) and management in taking corrective actions to repair out-of-control sample preparation and analysis methods. Responsible for following and implementing standard department safety procedures and protocols in the normal course of job duties. Assists the QAO in writing and maintaining SOPs in support of ISO 17025 Accreditation. Also, to maintain technical proficiency, the employee will be required to periodically travel to seminars, workshops, and conferences. Performs related duties as assigned or required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of laboratory testing and analysis procedures, techniques, and equipment. Ability to plan organize and coordinate work assignments. Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques. Ability to analyze data relating to Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (LCMS), Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (GCMS), and Inductively Coupled Mass Spectrometry (ICPMS). The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including: Annual and Sick Leave benefits; Nine paid holidays and one Personal holiday each year; State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision and other supplemental insurance options; Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please visit www.myfrs.com;) Flexible Spending Accounts; Tuition waivers; And more! For a complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com. For an estimate of the total compensation package for this position, please visit the“Total Compensation Estimator Tool”located above under the “Posting Closing Date.” SPECIAL NOTES: The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement. Location: TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32302 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32301 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32303 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32304 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32305 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32308 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32309 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32310 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32311 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32312 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32316 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32317 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399 Nearest Major Market:Tallahassee