Job Description

Summary of Work

As a

Laboratory Technician

in the Division of Chemistry at the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality, you will support accurate, reliable data collection essential to protecting North Dakota's water, land, and public health by coordinating sampling activities, maintaining laboratory readiness, and serving as a key liaison with partner agencies and tribal systems.


In this role, you will:

Prepare and coordinate sampling kits and support routine and special sampling events for state, federal, municipal, and tribal partners Serve as a liaison between the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), tribal drinking water systems, and laboratory staff to support compliance monitoring and special sampling needs Support sampling and analysis of fuels and agricultural products to ensure regulatory and label compliance Maintain laboratory and warehouse inventory for chemicals, supplies, and large-scale environmental sampling programs Monitor laboratory equipment and quality control records, including temperatures, calibrations, and water quality testing Provide guidance on proper sampling procedures and handling requirements to field staff and partner agencies Serve as a back-up for receiving, logging, tracking, and maintaining chain-of-custody for environmental and microbiological samples Update standard operating procedures and support continuous improvement of lab processes Communicate technical information and procedures to internal and external stakeholders

To succeed in this position

, you should be highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a laboratory support environment. You should be able to manage multiple priorities, maintain accurate records, and communicate clearly with a wide range of partners. Experience with sampling protocols, inventory management, and environmental or laboratory processes will support your success in this role.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. DEQ will not provide sponsorships.

To be considered for this position,

you must have one of the following:


A bachelor's degree in chemistry, biochemistry, or closely related field, OR An associate degree and two years laboratory testing work experience that included performing complex laboratory examinations and analyses.

Staring salary is $4,300/month, depending on experience.

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Application Procedures

All application material must be received on or before 11:59 p.m. on the closing date.

Applicants must complete the online application for employment and upload a resume, cover letter, and college transcripts (official or unofficial). Your resume should include information to demonstrate how you meet the minimum qualifications as posted. If the Department's Human Resource Division is unable to determine that you meet the minimum qualifications credit will not be given.


This employer participates in E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: https://deq.nd.gov/jobs/


For more information about the position, contact Jim Quarnstrom, Director of Chemistry at (701) 328-6216 or jquarnst@nd.gov. For assistance or questions regarding the application or interview process or to request a full job description, please contact Sara Leno, Human Resource Director, at (701) 328-5161 or sajleno@nd.gov.


If you are experiencing technical difficulties with the Application Process or uploading attachments, please contact recruiter@nd.gov or (701)328-3290.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.


As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. Sect. 23-12-10.