Laboratory Infrastructure and Workforce (LIW) Emerging Contaminants (EC) Quality Assurance and Safet

State Laboratories Division

Environmental Health Analytical Services Branch

Waipahu-Aiea,Oahu

Laboratory Infrastructure and Workforce (LIW) Emerging Contaminants (EC) Quality Assurance and Safety Officer

$5,918-$9,200 per month, salary commensurate w/ training and experience

Exempt, non-civil service, full-time, temporary appointment.The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a chemistry quality assurance, safety, and certification officer, with an emphasis on the analysis of emerging contaminants in drinking water and other environmental samples.

MinimumQualification(s)

EDUCATION:  Graduationfromanaccreditedcollegeoruniversitywithabachelor’sdegreeinchemistry or a closely related science which included at least 30 semester credit hours in chemistry courses, including organic, inorganic, analytical and/or physical chemistry.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:  Three (3) 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 evaluatetheresultsofprofessionalresearchoranalysesbyotherchemists;ortoassesstheneedforand validity of proposed changes and improvements in laboratory procedures and methods.Experience in the chemical analysis of environmental samples, quality assurance, and or laboratory safety and security is preferred.

LICENSE:  Possessionofa validlicensetooperateamotorvehicleintheStateofHawaiiispreferred.If no valid license to operate a motor vehicle is held, must be able to get to off-site locations to fulfill the functions of the job, as needed.

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

Submitthefollowing:  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 HealthState Laboratories Division

2725WaimanoHomeRoad Pearl City, HI96782

Attn:Ms.Lisa Cabato

Recruitmentiscontinuousuntilneedsaremetforposition#125530.

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

OtherInformation

Foradditionalinformation,[email protected](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 appointedtotheposition,youremploymentwillbeconsideredtobe“atwill,”whichmeansthatyoumay be discharged from your employment at the prerogative of your department head or designee at any time.

An Equal Opportunity Employer