SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMIST

Linn County is hiring a Senior Environmental Chemist in Iowa to lead laboratory functions, perform technical examinations, and ensure compliance with quality standards. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related fields and five years of public health laboratory experience. Benefits include competitive wages, health insurance, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities. The position is full-time, Monday to Friday, with a salary of $72,384 annually.
Description Linn County is committed to creating a Customer-Center Culture placing our internal & external customers at the center of everything we do. Why do we do this. We get that question a lot.

The answer is simple: We want our customers to have a positive experience. Our co-workers are customers too. Exceptional internal customer satisfaction leads to exceptional customer satisfaction for the public.

Why work at Linn County. Competitive wages with annual pay increases & annual cost of living increase (depending on budget) Medical, dental, vision, short & long term disability, and supplemental life insurance Iowa Public Employee's Retirement Pension Plan (IPERS) Wellness program offering credit on insurance premiums to eligible employees Free on-site fitness centers 100% County paid basic life insurance 12 paid holidays per year Training & professional development opportunities Hourly Wage: New Hire: $34.80 90 days: $36.57 1 year: $38.50 2 years: $40.57 3 years: $42.78 About Senior Environmental Chemist: Act as the lead Environmental Chemist for laboratory functions. Performs routine technical laboratory examinations and samplings

Work is performed under minimal supervision. Knows the County's Customer-Centered Culture principles, the County's Mission, Strategic Plan and Core Values and demonstrates a commitment to customer satisfaction for all customers on a regular basis. Essential Functions Directs work of Environmental Chemists.

Coordinates scheduling of laboratory testing procedures to ensure timely and accurate results. Maintains quality control records and prepares quality assurance reports concerning work and lab procedures in accordance with all current Standard Operating Procedures and Quality Assurance documents. Assures and completes compliance records for Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA) certification on clinical analysis for the sexual disease and lead programs, including preparing for audits as required.

Maintains Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) certification to perform chemical and bacteria analysis for water testing program, including preparing for audits as required. Minimum Qualifications & Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Sciences, or Microbiology required. Five (5) years of professional public health laboratory experience required performing chemical analyses and regulatory compliance evaluations.

Special Requirements: Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA) certification to perform clinical analysis for our sexual disease/lead program. Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) certification to perform chemical and bacteria analysis for our water testing program. Valid State of Iowa Driver's License required.

Must pass a County physical examination, which includes a drug test after offer of employment. Regular work attendance required. Must remain awake and aware of surroundings at all times.

Shift Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. See full details here: Senior Environmental Chemist Job Description