Chemist Assistant

Staffing Solutions Organization LLC (SSO), an affiliate of Public Consulting Group LLC (PCG), is focused on delighting clients with world-class managed staffing and talent consulting services. SSO is committed to a diverse workforce, which is a reflection of our clients and the people they serve.

**Chemist Assistant - Organic & Environmental Metals (OEM) in Augusta, ME**

**Overview**

This Chemist Assistant position is responsible for assisting with work for the Organic and

Environmental Metals (OEM) section including the preparation, preservation and analysis of

aqueous environmental and drinking water samples for organic, metalloid, and metal-based contamination in support of the States Safe Drinking Water and Environmental Water Quality programs. These services have been procured through RFQ#2020068 and are needed to provide resources for water testing capabilities. The current sample load for the OEM section is higher than the current staffing can sustain. Proper staffing is critical to provide support to a hard-working team to better provide for our clients, and to protect the health of the states citizens as well as protect the environment. In addition, the Maine HETL is certified under 10-144 Code of Maine Rules, Chapter 263, Department of Health and Human Services jointly with 06-096 Code of Maine Rules, Chapter 263, Department of Environmental Protection. In accordance with this rule, Laboratory management

must: a. Ensure the laboratory has sufficient personnel with the necessary education, training, technical knowledge and experience for their assigned functions. This position is critical to meeting this requirement.

**Knowledge, Skills and Certifications**

**Minimum Qualifications:**

Knowledge of basic methods, materials, and techniques of laboratory testing.

Knowledge of basic principles of chemistry and biology as related to lab testing.

Ability to use laboratory equipment.

Ability to follow prescribed procedures.

Ability to make accurate observations of test results.

Ability to detect differences in colors.

Ability to use a programmable calculator.

Graduation from High School or equivalency including completion of a laboratory science

course -OR- one (1) year laboratory experience.

**Preferred Qualification** :

Bachelors degree in a natural science curriculum.

**Duties and Deliverable Outline of specific job duties**

The specific duties of this position includes:

The evaluation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of the instruments used in these analyses

Acceptance or rejection of Quality Control (QC) data

Assessing sample integrity for tests requested

Queueing and execution of the types of testing requested

Update SOPs and maintain proficiency with all assigned analyses

Communicate technical information to federal, state, local agencies, and customers

Compensation for roles at Staffing Solutions Organization LLC (SSO) varies depending on a wide array of factors including, but not limited to, the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by applicable law, SSO provides a reasonable range of compensation for this role. In addition, SSO provides a range of benefits for this role.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. This position is not eligible for work authorization sponsorship including H-1B sponsorship) by SSO. Under the federal laws relating to the F-1 STEM EAD program, SSO may be able to support a STEM EAD extension application at the sole discretion of your Designated School Official. This does not guarantee that any STEM EAD extension application will be approved.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. Staffing Solutions Organization LLC is an E-Verify participant.

**Job Details**

**Pay Type** **Hourly**

**Education Level** **Equivalent Experience**

**Hiring Max Rate** **25 USD**