Laboratory Specialist

Number of Vacancies:2

Area of Consideration: Open To The Public

Position Status: Full-Time Temporary

Pay Plan Series & Grade: DS0058/4

Salary Range:$90383

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Location: 4200 Connecticut Ave NW Washington DC 20008

Brief Description of Duties

The Laboratory Specialist for the Environmental Quality Testing Lab (EQTL) for the College of Agriculture Urban Sustainability and Environmental Sciences (CAUSES) of the University of the District of Columbia (UDC) reports directly to the Director of the Water Resources Research Institute (WRRI) within the Center for Urban Resilience Innovation and Infrastructure (CURII) and oversees the daily activities in the EQTL. Key areas of responsibility include laboratory maintenance samples preparation and testing and data analysis and reporting. The incumbent must be a team player work effectively and efficiently with diverse internal and external constituencies perform all duties with a high degree of independence and initiative communicate effectively work well under pressure of deadlines and be familiar (or familiarize themselves) with the rules regulations policies and procedures of the College the University the National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program and program sponsors.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensures that quality system manual and standard operating procedures (SOP) for lab analysis lab safety cleaning and sterilizing sample and testing devices sampling sample preparation sample preservation sample chain of custody equipment calibration and testing methods and recording of test results are readily available and strictly adhered to;
• Assures that the NELAC Institute (TIN) standard and appropriate lab safety standards are maintained for laboratory analysis and use of laboratory equipment with visible access to safety equipment e.g. safety glasses fire extinguishers etc.;
• Successfully completes bi-annual Proficiency Test for the target compounds required for the laboratory accreditation for the laboratory accreditation;
• Successfully completes Demonstration of Capability analysis for each target analyte for the laboratory accreditation;
• Completes the limit of detection of the target analytes for the laboratory accreditation;
• Assures that appropriate safety standards are maintained for use of laboratory equipment with visible access to safety equipment e.g. safety glasses fire extinguishers etc.;
• Trains or advises laboratory staff and students to ensure that all lab equipment is calibrated and in working condition prior to testing and troubleshooting laboratory technologies;
• Keeps inventory of and ensures availability of lab supplies and reagents for use;
• Prepares chemical reagents according to formulae and assumes responsibility for accuracy in the preparation and standardization of solutions;
• Log all samples received and prepare them for analysis;
• Performs digestion/extraction of all samples according to certified method and SOPs;
• Operates and maintains ICP-MS GC-MS and LC-MS/MS and other laboratory instruments for accurate and precise test results;
• Follows required aseptic techniques in dispensing and disposing hazardous wastes and base media maintains technical records and prepares reports.
• Teaches community education programs as needed.
• Works effectively and collaboratively with the Director of the WRRI and other faculty and staff within the college and UDC as required for specific projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned including research and special assignments related to the areas of responsibility as well as other needs of the college.

Minimum Job Requirements

• The incumbent is required to hold a Masters degree appropriate to the laboratory work (soil water and chemical testing) within the EQTL.
• A minimum of two years of experience in environmental laboratory work and environmental regulation and as an expert witness is required.
• A doctorate degree/Ph.D. is preferred.

Information to Applicant

Collective Bargaining Unit (Union): This position is not part of the collective bargaining unit.

Employment Benefits: Selectee will be eligible for health and life insurance annual (vacation) and sick leave and will be covered under the University of the District of Columbia s retirement plan (TIAA).

Equal Opportunity Employer: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race color religion national origin sex age marital status personal appearance sexual orientation family responsibilities matriculation physical handicap or political affiliation.

Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977 as amended D.C. Official Code Section 2-1401.01 et. seq. (Act) the University of the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived actual race color religion national origin sex age disability sexual orientation gender identity or expression family responsibilities matriculation political affiliation marital status personal appearance genetic information familial status source of income status as a victim of an intrafamily offense place of residence or business or status as a covered veteran as provided for and to the extent required by District and Federal statutes and regulations. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the addition harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act. Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

Veterans Preference: Applicants claiming veterans preference must submit official proof at the time of application.

Visa Sponsorship: At this time the University of the District of Columbia does not provide sponsorship for visas (e.g. H-1B). This position is also ineligible for Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Residency Preference:A person applying for a position who is a bona fide District resident at the time of application for the position may be awarded a 10-point residency preference over non-District applicants unless the person declines the preference points. If selected the person shall be required to present no less than 8 proofs of bona fide District residency on or before the effective date of the appointment and maintain such residency for 7 consecutive years from the effective date of the appointment. Failure to maintain bona fide District residency for the 7-year period will result in forfeiture of employment.

Drug-Free Workplace: Pursuant to the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 the individual selected to fill this position will as a condition of employment be required to notify his/her immediate supervisor in writing not later than five (5) days after conviction of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace.

Background Investigation: Employment with the University of the District of Columbia is contingent upon a satisfactory background investigation. The determination of a satisfactory backgroundinvestigation is made at the sole discretion of the University of the District of Columbia. The University may refuse to hire a finalist rescind an offer of employment to a finalist or review and may terminate the employment of a current employee based on the results of a background investigation.

Disposition of Resume: Resumes received outside the area of consideration and/or after the closing date will not be given consideration. You must resubmit your resume to receive consideration for any subsequent advertised position vacancies. For the purpose of employment resumes are not considered job applications. Therefore if selected for employment a UDC application will be required.

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Contact Information:All inquiriesrelated to employment and job applications should be directed to UDC Office of Human Resources at.

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