Chemist 2

This recruitment will be used to fill one (1) full-time, permanent Chemist 2 position. The salary listed includes 5% King County Premium Pay. Make a difference. The Public Health Laboratories' Office of Environmental Laboratory Sciences seeks a skilled analytical radiochemist to join their team. This role involves conducting precise chemical analyses on environmental samples, ensuring data quality meets public health standards, and preparing samples for measurement using advanced laboratory instruments. You'll utilize your expertise to separate analytes from complex sample materials, set up analytical runs, and assess data quality, contributing to vital public health protection measures. If you're passionate about applying professional understanding to environmental samples, chemical processes, and measurement techniques, this opportunity offers a challenging yet rewarding path in public health research and analysis. Work Setting Welcome to our dynamic work environment in Shoreline, WA. As a Chemist 2, you'll thrive in our cutting-edge laboratories, collaborating with a diverse team of passionate scientists. We foster professional growth through ongoing training, innovative projects, and a supportive culture that values work-life balance. Join us to make a real-world impact while enjoying a fulfilling career journey. Work that matters Public health promotes and protects the health of all people in the state of Washington, in the communities where they live, learn, work, and play. We understand that our efforts to achieve more equitable health outcomes for the communities we serve begin with our ability to operationalize and institutionalize equity throughout our internal policies, systems, and practices. About DOH Join the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) and be part of a dynamic team dedicated to safeguarding public health. As a frontline defender of our communities, DOH collaborates with partners around the clock to impact the lives of every Washingtonian and visitor. We're not just an organization; we're a catalyst for change, guided by our core values of Equity, Innovation, and Engagement. Our Transformational Plan for the future of Washington's health is in motion, and we invite you to make a meaningful impact on the well-being of the state by joining us in this exciting journey. Your work at DOH truly matters. Why DOH We are dedicated to your work-life harmony and offer one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation, designed to support your lifestyle. To learn more about "Why DOH", visit Our Ideal Candidate Has a driving passion for the work, brings humility to their job and interactions, and understand how their actions affect others. They see the needs and objectives of others and take them into account while achieving their objectives, and they adapt their approach and expectations accordingly. They demonstrate resilience and outward behaviors even when confronted with others who are not open or collaborative. Required Qualifications Experience defined below may have been gained through paid or unpaid activities. Please ensure any relevant experience defined below is outlined in your cover letter, resume, and/or applicant profile. A Bachelors degree in chemistry, physical sciences or allied field with a minimum of 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours of college level chemistry. Desired Qualifications Education in radiochemistry, nuclear chemistry or health physics. Experience in radiochemistry, nuclear chemistry or health physics. Competencies: Competence with computers including standard desktop software such as word processors, spreadsheets and databases; familiarity with networking concepts including file storage on networked servers, SQL compliant databases; familiarity with scientific instrument control software. Skills: Mathematics skills with ability to solve algebraic problems. Mechanical aptitude with skills for troubleshooting scientific instruments. Application Process Intrigued? Click "Apply" to submit your detailed application profile along with the following: A cover letter (without personal pictures) describing how you meet the qualifications and why you are interested in this position. A current resume (without personal pictures). Three (3) or more professional references, to be listed in your profile under the references section, which includes at least one supervisor, peer, and (if you have supervised staff) someone you have supervised or led. Attachments: Do not attach any documents that include photos, letters of recommendation, or private information (transcripts, social security number, year of birth, etc.). Veterans: Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to their application. Please remove or cover any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers and birth year. This position is covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative. Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion We regard diversity as the foundation of our strength, recognizing that differing insights and abilities enable us to reflect the unique needs of the communities we serve. DOH is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination based on race/ethnicity/color, creed, sex, pregnancy, age, religion, national origin, marital status, the presence or perception of a disability, veteran's status, military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, or gender identity. For questions regarding this recruitment or accommodations related to the application or selection process, contact Kavia DeVille at . For persons with disabilities, this document is available in other formats. Please call (TDD/TTY 711) or email . NEOGOV provides technical support at 1- (can't log in, password or email issues, error messages). Conditions of Employment/Working Conditions With or without accommodation: Work a full-time 40-hour work week and occasionally adjust work-schedule to meet business needs, which may include evenings and weekends. A flexible work schedule will be considered upon request and supervisor approval. Occasionally travel, alone or with another person, to meetings/trainings. Legally operate a state- or privately-owned vehicle or provide alternative transportation while on state business. Participate in emergency response exercises and emergency events/high-priority assignments as assigned. SUBSCRIBE to DOH Job Alerts This recruitment may be used to fill positions of the same job classification across the agency. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment are filled, the recruitment may only be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days. Only applicants who follow the directions and complete the Application Process in full will have their responses reviewed for consideration. Experience and education selected, listed, and detailed in the Supplemental Questions must be verifiable on the submitted applicant profile or attachments.