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Job Description

 

State Laboratories Division

Waipahu-Aiea, Oahu

Laboratory Infrastructure and Workforce (LIW) Emerging Contaminants (EC) Chemist

$5,258 - $8,200 per month,salary commensurate w/ training and experience

 

Exempt, non-civil service, full-time, temporary appointment.The purpose of this position is to develop and validate methodologies, plan, organize, and conduct analytical work on water samples for a full range of physic-chemical emerging contaminants parameters associated with water and environmental problems in support of various programs (Groundwater, Drinking Water, and Source Water/Wellhead Protection) of the Department of Health and other agencies.

 

 

MinimumQualification(s)

 

EDUCATION:  Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in chemistry or a closely related science which included 30 semester credit hours in chemistry courses, including organic, inorganic, analytical and/or physical chemistry.

 

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:  Two (2) years of professional work experience which demonstrated the ability to apply the scientific laws and principles of chemistry to predict results; or to interpret and evaluate the results of professional research or analyses by other chemists; or to assess the need for and validity of proposed changes and improvements in laboratory procedures and methods. Specialized laboratory experience in the detection, isolation, and identification of chemical contaminants is preferred.

WhoMayApply

 

LEGAL AUTHORIZATION TO WORK REQUIREMENT:  The State of Hawaii requires that all personsseeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliensoftheUnitedStates,oreligibleunderfederallawforunrestrictedemploymentinthe UnitedStates.

 

How to Apply

Submit the following:  Cover letter; PDF copy of your completed State of Hawaii Application for Non-civil Service Appointment HRD 278; detailed resume; three (3) references; and, salary requirement

 

By email: [email protected] 

 

or by mail to:

 

Department of Health

State Laboratories Division

2725 Waimano Home Road

Pearl City, HI 96782

Attn:Ms.Lisa Cabato

 

Recruitment is continuous until needs are met for position #125519.

 

Application packet at:  https://health.hawaii.gov/employment/job-opportunities/

 

Other Information

For additional information, you may contact Ms.Lisa Cabato at [email protected] or (808) 453-6655 Monday - Friday, 7:45 am to 4:30 pm (HST).

 

This position is exempt from civil service and considered temporary in nature.Therefore, if you are appointed to the position, your employment will be considered to be “atwill,” which means that you may be discharged from your employment at the prerogative of your department head or designee at any time.

 

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