Chemist

[OVERVIEW OF ASSIGNMENT

[This temporary Chemist will work in the agencys air quality laboratory and may be called upon to assist in all laboratory departments or with the laboratorys field work. May conduct qualitative and quantitative chemical and physical analyses of air samples, using a variety of techniques, procedures and instrumentation, including Ultra High Performance Liquid Chromatography (UHPLC), Gas Chromatography/Flame Ionization Detector (GC/FID), Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS), Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS), Ion Chromatography (IC), Proton Transfer Reaction Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometry (PTR-MS), and spectroscopic methods to evaluate air quality samples for types and concentrations of contaminants present. May assist with other laboratory duties as needed.

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- BS IN CHEMISTRY IS REQUIRED

, from an accredited US college or university, preferably with an emphasis in *analytical chemistry or instrumental analysis.*

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- REQUIRES

experience conducting qualitative and quantitative chemical and physical analyses using a variety of techniques, procedures and instrumentation. Knowledge of and experience with chromatographic, spectroscopic and/or mass spectrometric methods is highly desired. The ability to manage multiple tasks, while adhering to chain-of-custody and documentation requirements is critical. Candidates with the most directly-related or transferable professional experience will be given highest consideration.

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- This assignment is expected to last approximately 6 months (with a possibility to extend up to 12 months), working 40 hours per week.

- The schedule is expected to be four 10-hour days ( a.m. to 5:30 p.m.), Tuesday through Friday, however, *on occasion*, the schedule may switch to Monday through Thursday, or Wednesday through Saturday. Interested individuals must be willing to work these schedules within a Monday - Saturday timeframe. Flexibility is important for this assignment.

- Work Location: Diamond Bar, at the junction of the 57 and 60 freeways -- parking is free; there is a cafeteria on-site.

**[WHAT TO SUBMIT

**[1)[ Your resume.

**[2)[ Copies of your transcripts from an accredited US college or university, documenting education.

[This agency [takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified employees and applicants who are special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam era, and other eligible veterans.

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