Job Description

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This position is in the Bureau of Environmental Health Services, Analytical and Radiological Environmental Services Division.

Job Functions:

• Perform duties as a chemist in the Analytical and Radiological Environmental Services Division (ARESD) Laboratory, including:

• Analyzing various contaminants in environmental compliance monitoring samples.
• Utilize High Pressure Liquid Chromatography (HPLC).
• Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS).
• Liquid Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS/MS) instrumentation as per the approved USEPA methodology.
• Duties will include, but are not limited to:

• The extraction and analysis of samples.
• The interpretation of generated data while adhering to approved DHEC Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Operation and maintenance of analytical instrumentation.
• Performing quality control functions associated with sample analysis.
• Assist other staff members with glassware preparation,
• general laboratory cleaning,
• sample analysis, instrument troubleshooting, and other related duties as dictated by workload and as assigned by the supervisor.
• Communicate effectively with peers, other scientists, and service engineers on a daily basis.
• Prepares and participates in emergency response as required.
• Performs required duties and special projects as assigned by supervisor.

• A bachelor\'s degree in chemistry and experience in a laboratory setting related to the area of employment, including experience in operating and interpreting test results from complex analytical instrumentation such as gas, ion or liquid chromatographs or atomic absorption spectrophotometers;
• OR a bachelor\'s degree in the natural sciences with academic credits in chemistry and experience in a laboratory setting related to the area of employment, including experience in operating and interpreting test results from complex analytical instrumentation such as gas, ion or liquid chromatographs or atomic absorption spectrophotometers.
• A doctorate in chemistry may be substituted for the required work experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience in a laboratory setting related to the area of employment, including experience in operating, maintaining, and interpreting results from advanced analytical instrumentation such as gas or liquid chromatographs, and associated data systems.
• Experience with general instrumentation software and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to:

• Perform scientific mathematical calculations, highly complex tasks, and maintain accurate records.
• Communicate effectively with peers, other scientists, and service engineers.
• Prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.
• Move and change 150-pound gas cylinders using a hand truck.
• Adhere to all safety requirements including the wearing of required safety equipment such as eye protection, laboratory coats, and nitrile gloves to assure the safe handling of a myriad of commonly used laboratory chemicals on a daily basis.
• Stand for long periods of time and lift at least 30 lbs. to countertop level.
• The workplace exposure to chemicals of record will be kept below the published OSHA thresholds through the use of administrative and engineering controls, specialized PPE and through appropriate adjustments in job assignments.
• This position requires the strict adherence to approved methods and standard operating procedures for the proper collection of quality and technically defensible data.
• This is a laboratory position and as such involves safely working with various types of glassware, the physical shaking of samples, the performance of repetitive tasks, and meticulous attention to detail.

• A master\'s degree in chemistry;
• OR a bachelor\'s degree in chemistry and one year of chemistry experience.
• OR a bachelor\'s degree in the natural or physical sciences with 16 semester hours in chemistry and two (2) years of laboratory experience.
• A chemistry degree and two (2) years of employment experience in an environmental laboratory setting.
• Knowledge of GC, HPLC, GC/MS, and associated data systems used for the analysis of contaminants.

*These fields include but are not limited to branches relating to Physics, Chemistry, Biology, etc.

Note: These Preferred Qualifications are desirable, but not mandatory, for applicants to be considered qualified for the position.SC DHEC is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employing agency. We are committed to a diverse workforce. SC DHEC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

The Department will not sponsor H1B visas for this position.

Driving Record: This position will require the operation of a state vehicle; therefore, any applicant must be able to travel daily throughout the state as program or region workloads demand. Applicants being considered in the final stages of selection for the position must possess a valid driver\'s license and will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record.

Transcript: Applicant indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring.

Rescinding Conditional Employment Offer: We reserve the right to rescind any conditional employment offer in the event you fail to comply with the requirements outlined in the conditional offer of employment or other requirements of state or federal law.

Education: Institutions of higher learning must be recognized by the

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs

State of South Carolina