SOS Scientist I - Metals/Lab Customer Service

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Hiring Agency:

Administrative Services - Agency 65

Location:

Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:

$23.802

Job Posting:

JR2... SOS Scientist I - Metals/Lab Customer Service (Open)

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Job Description:

The Nebraska State Public Health Environmental Laboratory is seeking a temporary Scientist I to support our DHHS Public Health Division.

This is a temporary position expected to last until the end of November.

This position will be located at the Nebraska Public Health Environmental Lab, 3701 South 14th Street in Lincoln.

Hours: Monday - Friday 8 am to 5 pm

Under administrative direction, this position will:
* Acidify lab samples and perform turbidity analysis

* Prepare metals and minerals samples for analysis

* Organize samples in area and dispose of samples upon completion of analysis

* Prepare outgoing sample kits, open incoming kits, and enter sample demographic information into a lab information management system.

* Perform other cleaning, analytical, quality control and customer service duties on an as-assigned basis.

* Scientists will present and conduct themselves professionally at all times when representing the laboratory.

* Work with both internal and external State and Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) partners.

Requirements/Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: At least one year of post-high school coursework/training in chemistry, biology, or related field and one year of experience in a scientific laboratory

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree with a major in biology, chemistry, environmental science, or laboratory science. Prefer one year of practical environmental laboratory experience. Familiarity with drinking water methodology is helpful.

Other: Valid Driver's License required. Ability to lift up to 50lb containers.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Knowledge of : the principles of chemistry and biology related to the work assigned; flow injection analysis technique; chemical and microbiological methods; computer applications such as Word, Excel, and Access; lab safety practices; quality management principles; advanced knowledge of lab instrumentation, operation, and calibration;

Skill in : applying analytical principles and performing analyses; operating computers and laboratory instruments; interpreting and troubleshooting laboratory results; maintaining lab instruments and work environment in a safe and operable condition; summarizing findings and conclusions of analyses into technical lab reports; reviewing the work of other chemists; technical repair of specialized equipment; safe handling of chemicals and hazardous waste.

Ability to : communicate effectively; interact with lab staff and the public; understand and follow supervisory instructions, equipment operation manuals, and safety policies; instruct other lab staff in the policies, procedures, and standards of a lab function; interpret data correctly and record results; work with limited supervision; compose correspondence using correct grammar, punctuation and spelling; relay knowledge gained to co-workers to recognize and solve problems; present and conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times when representing the laboratory; lift up 50lb containers.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

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Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.

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