Chemistry Tech II (Temporary)

Agency

Office of State Human Resources

Division

Temporary Solutions

Job Classification Title

Chemistry Technician II (S)

Position Number

Grade

NC07

About Us

To provide a solid Human Resource management foundation responsible oversight and creative solutions through a collaborative approach with all stakeholders to maximize the potential of our greatest asset OUR EMPLOYEES.

Description of Work

This is a temporary position and there are no leave or retirement benefits offered with this position. Temporary employees who work an annual average of 30 or more hours per week may be eligible for health insurance coverage under the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP). For more information on Health Benefits offered visit .

employment information.

Note: Permanent and time-limited NC State Government employees must separate from their permanent or time-limited position in order to work in a temporary position. All temporary employees are limited to one NC State Government temporary assignment at a time.

Individuals hired into a temporary State job must be fully qualified for the job. OSHR supports the Governors Job Ready initiative and seeks to expand a temporary skill set to enhance their qualifications for State government and private sector jobs. Exposure to an agencys culture process procedures and potential learning opportunities can provide valuable experience to those who may seek permanent employment with the state.

This temporary position is with NC Dept of Agriculture & Consumer Services Food & Drug Protection located at 4400 Reedy Creek Road Raleigh NC Wake County.

Job Order Hourly Rate of Pay: $28.00 (Based on education and/or years of relevant work experience reflected on the application).

The selected candidate for this full-time temporary position will serve in the Extraction Task Force (ETF) within the Organic Chemistry Section. They will perform routine laboratory work predominantly to extract compounds of interest in support of food commodity and investigational testing.

All tasks need to be completed in strict accordance with written standard operating procedures Quality Management System requirements and safety procedures. The employee in this position will work with samples that may contain allergens (e.g. grass hay and nuts).

Tasks include:
* Receiving samples preparing samples for analyses via homogenization
* Performing chemical extractions preparing reagents and solutions
* Monitoring and maintaining laboratory supply inventories
* And other duties as assigned.

Necessary Special Requirements:
The selected candidate will be required to undergo a pre-employment respirator fitness for duty/functional capacity evaluation at the departments expense. Employment is contingent upon the ability to pass this evaluation.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Effective July 1 2025 candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed from the class specification. The Knowledge Skills and Abilities listed within this vacancy announcement will be used only as management preferences and will be used to screen for the most qualified pool of applicants.

Experience performing preparation of reagents or samples.

Knowledge of chemistry methodology and laboratory safety practices.

Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions.

Ability to organize work assignments to stay on task.

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelors degree in one of the chemical biological microbiological environmental or natural resource sciences including related chemistry laboratory coursework from an appropriately accredited institution; or Associates degree in one of the chemical biological microbiological environmental or natural resource sciences or a closely related curriculum including related chemistry laboratory coursework from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of directly related chemistry laboratory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination harassment or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs observances and practices.

Recruiter:

Janice Scott Kearney

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