Scientist - CL313

Are you a Scientist withinterest in performing motor fuels testing

Come join DGS as aScientist in the Metals & Motor Fuels Laboratory!

Title: Scientist (Motor Fuels) - CL313

State Role Title: Scientist I

Hiring Range: $60000 - $76000

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Department of General Services

Location:Richmond VA

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type: General Public G

The Department of General Services is seeking a Scientist for our Metals & Motor Fuels Group at the Division of Consolidated Laboratory Services (DCLS).In this position you will perform testing on motor fuels for consumer protection and label guarantees using ASTM International methods. You will use various techniques analytical instrumentation and quality controls in this role to produce defensible data and prepare lab reports in support of state programs for compliance monitoring and in the investigation of complaints. Analysis of over 4000 gasoline and diesel samples each year from service stations across the Commonwealth to ensure that citizens of the Commonwealth are receiving a fuel product that meets ASTM standards.

As part of the Metals/PM 2.5 & Motor Fuels Group in DCLS the Scientist Performs routine and emergency moderate to high complexity testing including training others. Performs limited method adaptation when approved by management method verification and validation. Confers with customers and provides technical guidance. Performs a variety of scientific procedures to support agencies of the Commonwealth including public health agriculture and environmental protection.

Job duties include but are not limited to:

• Support the proper performance and perform highly complex analyses throughout pre-analytical analytical and post-analytical phases of testing.
• Demonstrates analytical proficiency and performs analyses according to DCLS standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all 3 phases of testing.
• Support the DCLS Quality Management System in the performance of moderate to highly complex laboratory testing to ensure the accuracy and integrity of DCLS laboratory test results.
• Support the needs of both internal and external customers and the Division

This position will be located in Richmond Virginia and must report on-site. Some weekends holiday and on-call work is required for the testing of emergency samples.

Weve got great benefits!

DGS offers excellent health benefits at affordable pricing pre-tax spending accounts paid life insurance paid Short- and Long-Term Disability benefits paid holidays vacation and other leave benefits wellness programs and a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching. Additionally supplemental bus passes ride share or parking are available and DGS is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of laboratory safety practices for the handling of chemical microbiological infectious or toxic materials as applicable.
• Experience following procedures.
• Knowledge in Chemistry.
• Knowledge in the operation of laboratory instrumentation and mechanical equipment.
• Knowledge with recording and reporting QA QC and test results accurately.
• Experience compiling and formulating data drawing conclusions and providing data interpretation.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to lift 30 pounds.
• Ability to work nights and weekends.

Sponsorship will not be provided for this position now or in the future. Confirmation of eligibility to work will be required at time of hire.

The selected candidate must also pass a fingerprint-based criminal background check.

Additional Considerations

• Experience troubleshooting laboratory equipment and/or instrumentation.
• Experience in the calibration and maintenance of laboratory instrumentation.
• Experience with Laboratory Information Management Systems.
• Knowledge of sample preparation and quantitative analysis chemical principles testing procedures and techniques.
• Knowledge in the use of control charts.
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems.
• Motor Fuel testing experience.
• Experience in the use of sophisticated and complex computer interfaced instrumentation (Gas Chromatography (GC) Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (GCMS) High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (LCMS) Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LCMSMS) & Vapor Pressure).
  
  

Special Instructions

The online state application must contain all required information and fully respond to questions to be considered for this job opportunity. Please be sure that all of your relevant qualifications and considerations are specifically addressed in your submitted application.

Online applications should be submitted via .

Fax e-mail or mail applications will not be accepted. For assistance or computer access please visit your local Virginia Employment Office or contact our office or .

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application has been successfully submitted. Applications will continue to be accepted until a suitable pool of candidates is received but this position may be closed at any time after September 9 2025.Please refer to the Your Application page in your account to check the status of your application for this position. Applicants in need of accommodation during the application and/or interview process may contact DGS at for assistance.

Sponsorship will not be provided for this position now or in the future. Confirmation of eligibility to work will be required at time of hire. DGS will record information from each new employees Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) into the Federal E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

The selected candidate must pass a fingerprint-based criminal background check.

Blood-borne pathogen training will be provided by the order to comply with OSHA blood-borne pathogen requirements DCLS offers the Hepatitis B vaccine.

DCLS employees are designated as essential personnel. This designation requires DCLS employees to report to the workplace or at an assigned remote location during state authorized closings or delays (i.e. weather-related closures/delays holidays etc.) unless otherwise instructed by management.

Due to the critical nature of the work performed by the Division of Consolidated Laboratory Services (DCLS) and the requirements and responsibilities placed upon DCLS by the Drug Free Workplace Act Federal Select Agent Program and DHRM Policy 1.05Alcohol and other Drugsit is the policy of DCLS to maintain a workplace that is free from the harmful effects of alcohol or other drugs. The unlawful or unauthorized use of drugs by DCLS employees while at work adversely impacts DCLSs abilityto perform high quality analytical testing services and support for local state and federal agencies that serve to protect the health safety and security of the public. As such DCLS strictly prohibits the manufacture distribution dispensation possession or use of alcohol marijuana or other drugs prohibits employees from possessing or using alcohol marijuana or any controlled substances (including but not limited to prescription drugs) while in state owned vehicles in the workplace or on DCLS premises or when performing official work duties.

Applicants that indicate they have preferential hiring rights in the form of a yellow form or blue card must submit these to our office prior to the closing of the posting in accordance with DHRM policy 1.30. Please note that only current and former employees of the Commonwealth of Virginia that will be or have been laid off are eligible for preferential hiring rights.

The Virginia Department of General Services is an equal opportunity employer and a proud Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Certified employer. Individuals from minoritized groups individuals with disabilities veterans and individuals with AmeriCorps Peace Corps and other national service experience are encouraged to apply.

In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found atAHP Letteror by calling DARS at .

Note:Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

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