SOS Scientist I - MetalsLab Customer Service

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Job Description:

This position will be located at the Nebraska Public Health Environmental Lab 3701 South 14th Street in Lincoln.

Hours: Monday Friday 8 am to 5 pm

Under administrative direction this position will:
* Acidify lab samples and perform turbidity analysis

* Prepare metals and minerals samples for analysis

* Organize samples in area and dispose of samples upon completion of analysis

* Prepare outgoing sample kits open incoming kits and enter sample demographic information into a lab information management system.

* Perform other cleaning analytical quality control and customer service duties on an asassigned basis.

* Scientists will present and conduct themselves professionally at all times when representing the laboratory.

* Work with both internal and external State and Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) partners.

Requirements/Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: At least one year of posthigh school coursework/training in chemistry biology or related field and one year of experience in a scientific laboratory

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors degree with a major in biology chemistry environmental science or laboratory science. Prefer one year of practical environmental laboratory experience. Familiarity with drinking water methodology is helpful.

Other: Valid Drivers License required. Ability to lift up to 50lb containers.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of: the principles of chemistry and biology related to the work assigned; flow injection analysis technique; chemical and microbiological methods; computer applications such as Word Excel and Access; lab safety practices; quality management principles; advanced knowledge of lab instrumentation operation and calibration;

Skill in: applying analytical principles and performing analyses; operating computers and laboratory instruments; interpreting and troubleshooting laboratory results; maintaining lab instruments and work environment in a safe and operable condition; summarizing findings and conclusions of analyses into technical lab reports; reviewing the work of other chemists; technical repair of specialized equipment; safe handling of chemicals and hazardous waste.

Ability to: communicate effectively; interact with lab staff and the public; understand and follow supervisory instructions equipment operation manuals and safety policies; instruct other lab staff in the policies procedures and standards of a lab function; interpret data correctly and record results; work with limited supervision; compose correspondence using correct grammar punctuation and spelling; relay knowledge gained to coworkers to recognize and solve problems; present and conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times when representing the laboratory; lift up 50lb containers.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay benefits paid time off retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

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