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About the Role
The Chemist III plans, coordinates, and conducts research projects related to the laboratory analysis of water, wastewater, and environmental matrices. They develop and apply analytical methods using sophisticated instrumentation, work independently to resolve water quality problems, and ensure compliance with regulations. This role involves leading non-routine work, research, special projects, and potentially training personnel.
Responsibilities
- Plans, coordinates, and conducts laboratory studies.
- Develops and performs methods in instrumental analysis of diverse environmental matrices for determination of specific organic and inorganic constituents.
- Consults with Supervising Chemist and develops methods to resolve problems in treatment processes and to achieve regulatory compliance.
- Trains laboratory personnel in the operation of laboratory instrumentation and application of developed methods.
- Utilizes gas chromatography, mass spectrometry, and high performance liquid chromatography in development and applications of methods.
- Utilizes ICP-AES, ICP/MS, and Atomic Absorption spectroscopy in developing methods.
- Performs diagnostic, corrective, and preventative maintenance on complex instruments.
- Evaluates instrumental capabilities and performance in preparing for purchase of laboratory instrumentation.
- Researches relevant literature for most current technology and application to environmental analysis.
- Prepares technical reports and findings for water quality personnel, clients, constituents, and departmental management.
- Prepares technical reports and papers for publication in scientific publications.
- Handles and processes data from instrumental data acquisition systems.
- Uses a variety of software applications to facilitate reporting of results.
Requirements
- Possession of baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a major in chemistry or closely related laboratory science.
- Six (6) years verifiable laboratory experience in instrumental analysis, methods development and applied research in the fields of organic and inorganic chemistry.
- Possession of a current valid driver license.
Skills
- Extraction
- Purification
- High pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC)
- Gas chromatography (GC)
- Gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS)
- Atomic Absorption spectroscopy
- Inductively coupled plasma - atomic emission spectroscopy (ICP-AES)
- Inductively coupled plasma - mass spectroscopy (ICP/MS)
- Instrumental analysis
- Methods development
- Applied research
- Organic chemistry
- Inorganic chemistry
- Water quality
- Wastewater analysis
- Environmental matrices analysis
- QA/QC protocols
- Laboratory safety rules and regulations
- Communication skills
- Supervisory skills
Location
- San Francisco
Work Type
- Permanent Civil Service
Experience Level
- 6 years of experience
Education Level
- Baccalaureate degree in chemistry or closely related laboratory science
Salary/Compensations
- $147,524 - $179,348
Benefits
- Employee Benefits Overview
About the Company
- San Francisco is a vibrant and dynamic city, on the forefront of economic growth & innovation, urban development, arts & entertainment, as well as social issues & change.
- Our employees play an important role not only in making our City what it is today, but also in shaping the future of San Francisco.
Equal Opportunity
- The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply.
- Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.