Seasonal Extraction Chemist (Chemist 1)
Seasonal Extraction Chemist (Chemist 1)
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Job Description
Initial Posting Date:
07/07/2025Application Deadline:
07/14/2025Agency:
Department of Environmental QualitySalary Range:
$4620 - $7064Position Type:
EmployeePosition Title:
Seasonal Extraction Chemist (Chemist 1)Job Description:
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality strives to build and sustain an inclusive and equitable environment that embraces and values diversity. Employees at all levels of the agency work together to foster fairness equity inclusion and belonging. We strive to be a workplace where we share our authentic identities while advancing our individual professional goals and while collaborating to protect preserve and enhance the environment for current and future generations. We celebrate and appreciate diversity champion equity and treat each other with respect and dignity. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race color national origin ethnicity veteran status gender sexual orientation religion age or physical or mental disability.
Are you passionate about preserving enhancing and protecting Oregons environment If so please consider a career with the State of Oregon at the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). At DEQ employees have the opportunity to work with a dynamic and supportive team of mission-focused individuals tasked with maintaining restoring and enhancing the quality of Oregons air land and water.
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has a full-time opportunity available for a Seasonal Extraction Chemist (Chemist 1) in Hillsboro Oregon. This seasonal position is from September 2025 February 2026 and you may have the option to come back the following year.
About DEQ!
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality is the primary regulatory agency of the government of the U.S. State of Oregon responsible for protecting and enhancing the states natural resources. Here is a video about DEQ: Laboratory and Environmental Assessment Divisions (LEAD) mission is to provide timely high-quality data and information through monitoring laboratory services and data analysis. The Division serves the Agency programs and regional offices throughout Oregon and provides the scientific information necessary for the agency to achieve its mission to be an active leader to restore enhance and maintain the quality of Oregons air water and land. Check out the DEQ Laboratory video: here to view a map of all of the DEQ offices.
What you will do!
Using classical wet bench techniques you will perform preparation procedures on a variety of environmental samples for the Agencys programs in Water Quality Air Quality Solid and Hazardous Wastes and Environmental Cleanup. Some activities will require the use of simple analytical instrumentation. Most activities will be performed under the guidance of a senior chemist.
Whats in it for you!
The opportunity to work in a productive and creative environment where no two days are ever the same!DEQ cares deeply about employee wellness and benefits. We offer a competitive benefits package that offers comprehensive medical dental and vision plans for the employee and their qualified family members as well as paid sick leave vacation leave personal leave and 11 paid holidays a addition we offer membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) and you have the opportunity to potentially receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). If you are passionate about Oregons environment apply today!
This is a full-time AFSCME represented position.
This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies.
What are we looking for
Minimum Qualifications:
- 3 years of experience performing chemical tests and procedures OR
- Bachelors degree in Chemistry.
Candidates who are most competitive will also reflect the following:
- Lived experience or demonstrated understanding of environmental justice and the relationship between environmental regulation and underrepresented or underserved communities; demonstrated ability to learn about and integrate environmental justice principles into ones work.
- Lived experience or demonstrated learning about workforce diversity equity inclusion and belonging.
- Experience working in an environmental laboratory under a TNI/NELAC or ISO 17025 compliant quality system performing sample preparations and/or analyses using EPA methods.
- Experience performing the following organic extractions methods: EPA 3510 EPA 3520 EPA 3535 EPA 3540 EPA 3545 and EPA 3546.
- Experience with a commercially available Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) including uploading retrieving processing and reviewing sample and quality control data.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to provide clear concise and compelling communication of policy and technical information tailored to the needs of diverse audiences.
- Knowledge of best laboratory practices for chemistry.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a production laboratory environment.
Working Conditions:
DEQ believes in a diverse and inclusive work environment. All employees are expected to contribute to a work environment that collectively values and benefits from respecting its diversity and promotes a culture of inclusiveness.
Work is performed primarily in an analytical chemistry laboratory handling samples suspected of containing toxic or otherwise hazardous substances. There is the potential for chemical and electrical hazards including exposure to pathogenic toxic samples where the hazards may not be known or predictable; chemical risks from handling or being near toxic flammable or carcinogenic materials; and electrical hazards from high voltage or current associated with instrument operation and repair. This position requires occasional lifting of loads up to 50 pounds.
There will be occasional statewide travel under various weather conditions for field work meetings trainings conferences and workshops some of which may include overnight stays evenings and/or weekends.
How to Apply: (complete the application in full)
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Help Your Application Rise to the Top!
Your application materials are the perfect opportunity to highlight your interest in the position and showcase your amazing skills and experience. In addition to your related work experience and education DEQ will use the desired attributes and minimum qualifications above under the What are we looking for section to determine whom to interview. Please make sure your attributes and minimum qualifications are clearly demonstrated in your application materials.
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Veterans Information:
DEQ provides veterans preference points to all eligible veterans. For more information on veterans preference please visit Veterans Resources or call the Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs at: 1-. For privacy reasons please do not attach veterans preference documents when initially applying. Instead you will be asked to submit those at a later time as part of a future task in Workday.
Equal Pay Analysis:
As an employer the State of Oregon complies with HB 2005 the Pay Equity Bill. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected class in the payment of wages and we do not screen applicants on the basis of their current or past compensation. Please visit for more information. Please note: the salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying the salary range will reflect an additional 6.95% (6% goes to PERS and .95% covers payroll taxes). Please review the Classification and Compensation page for more details.
Work Authorization:
DEQ does not offer visa sponsorships. On the first day of employment all hires will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Securitys Form I-9 confirming authorization to work in the United States. In addition hires will have three business days from their first day of employment to present documents that establish employment authorization and identity. DEQ is an E-Verify employer and will use E-Verify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States.
Questions/Need Help
If you have questions about the recruitment or need assistance to participate in the application process please contact DEQs Recruitment Team at or . TTY users: please use the Oregon Telecommunications Relay Service at 1-.
Employment Type
Full-Time
