Public Health Scientist Associate
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DEPT OF AGRICULTURE
The Mission of our Agency is to protect the health and safety of Arizona consumers advance and support Arizona agriculture and safeguard commerce.
Supporting farming ranching and agribusiness in Arizona by protecting plants and animals issuing agriculture and environmental licenses inspecting farming practices and overseeing commerce standards and measurement devices.
Public Health Scientist Associate
Address: State Agricultural Laboratory
145 W. 79th Street Ste. #4 Chandler AZ
Salary: $24.00 - $24.00
Grade: 18
Closing Date: September 11 2025
The Arizona Department of Agriculture is currently recruiting for a Public Health Scientist Associate for the State Agricultural Laboratory; the position is located in Chandler Arizona.
Under general supervision the successful candidate will be responsible for technical laboratory testing and analysis on produce meat dairy feed fertilizer pesticides seed and other food product samples that have been submitted to the State Agricultural Laboratory.
Major duties to include but not limited to:
Perform quality assurance reviews of both chemical and biological analytical results.
analyze scientific data to produce final test results.
Participate in the quality assurance preventive maintenance and loss control program.
Sample and reagent preparation for daily laboratory examinations.
Clean and sterilize laboratory equipment.
Discard finished analyzed samples and general laboratory cleaning and maintenance.
May require supervision of other laboratory staff members.
Maintain confidentiality and other duties as assigned.
Knowledge of:
Laboratory practices and principles of chemistry and microbiology
Laboratory equipment terminology
Testing and analysis
Quality assurance principles
Safety practices in a laboratory environment
Supervisory principles
Good customer service principles
Skills in:
Use of laboratory equipment
Computer and computer software
Oral and written communication
Organization
Basic math principles
Ability to:
Perform analytical laboratory analysis
Determine if method parameters are met
Manual dexterity with fine motor control
Good record keeping
Write technical reports
Lead and supervise others
Experience in Chemistry Microbiology Biology or other Physical Science in a laboratory setting.
Bachelors Degree in Science Chemistry Microbiology Biology or other Physical Science
Certification or the ability to be certified by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the analysis of dairy products
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business then the following requirements apply:Drivers License Requirements.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
The Arizona Department of Agriculture offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
Sick leave
Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
Health and dental insurance
Retirement plan
Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance deferred compensation plans and supplemental life insurance
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot programhere. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona please visit our benefits page
Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Mandatory condition of Employment for all employees who meet the eligibility and membership criteria defined in statue. Current contribution rate is 12.00%. Enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact Melissa Meek at for assistance. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
