Laboratory Scientist - Environmental Chemistry

The WV Department of Health is hiring an entry-level Laboratory Scientist in Environmental Chemistry in Charleston, WV. The role involves performing chemical analyses of drinking water using various scientific instruments, maintaining quality control, and interpreting data under supervision. A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required. The position offers a salary between $39,461 and $68,582 per year, along with benefits such as health insurance and paid time off.
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Special Hiring Rates:

$45,052.80 - Department of Health, Bureau for Public Health, Office of Laboratory Services (SPB 3073)

Nature of Work

This is an entry-level position in the Environmental Chemistry Section. The duties for this position include performing standardized quantitative chemical analysis of drinking water as assigned by the Section Supervisor using gas chromatograph/mass spectrometry, flame atomic absorption, inductively-coupled plasma emission, ion chromatography and selective ion electrode instrumentation. This position conducts a variety of laboratory tests and analyses according to standard operating procedures, safely and effectively operates and maintains scientific instruments, performs quality control and quality assessment procedures, maintains stock chemicals and consumables, and interprets data under close supervision.

Minimum Qualifications

Training: Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university in a biological, microbiological, chemical, or environmental science, medical technology, molecular biology, forensic science or related field.

Special Requirement: For positions which involve processing and analysis of human specimens and/or the generation or interpretation of laboratory results that may be used in the diagnosis or treatment of a disease or condition in humans, the incumbent must have or be eligible for licensure as a WV Clinical Laboratory Practitioner as required by 64 C.S.R.§57.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $39,461.00 - $68,582.00 per year

Benefits:
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):
• Do you have or are you eligible for licensure as a WV Clinical Laboratory Practitioner as required by 64 C.S.R.§57. ?

Education:
• Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location: In person