Job Description

Posting Details

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Institution South Dakota State University
Working Title Senior Chemist
Posting Number CSA01778P
Department SDSU-Water & Environmental Engr Res Ctr
Physical Location of Position (City) Brookings
Posting Text

South Dakota State University (SDSU) is seeking a Senior Chemist to join our Water and Environmental Engineering Research Center (WEERC). WEERC conducts research, education and outreach activities through principal investigators who are faculty members in the Engineering College. WEERC projects are funded by governmental agencies, municipalities and industry and are focused on engineering solutions to water resources and environmental challenges.

Job Responsibilities: Support the activities of the WEERC by independently conducting complex and specialized chemical and biochemical analyses of water and wastewater samples submitted to the WEERC lab, developing analytical methods, maintaining analytical quality control, supervising student lab technicians, providing laboratory support to research projects in environmental engineering, developing local and regional analysis and research opportunities, maintaining certification, and providing outreach to the region regarding laboratory analysis.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Scientific methodology including principles of analytical chemistry of organic and inorganic constituents.
• Quality assurance and compliance techniques
• Safe laboratory practices
• Supervisory techniques
• Bachelors degree in chemistry or related field, preferred

Skill & Ability to:

• Perform water and wastewater analysis of organic and inorganic constituents.
• Maintain, calibrate, upgrade, and troubleshoot several complex instruments.
• Schedule, collect, analyze, and report results of samples submitted to the laboratory.
• Work with graduate students to perform research.
• Train students in proper laboratory safety procedures
• Design research projects and sample protocols
• Assemble and maintain neat and legible records.
• Follow standard scientific laboratory methods.
• Interact with the public and water and wastewater professionals.
• Deliver public presentations.

Required License: Valid Driver\'s License

Comments: South Dakota State University is a tobacco free environment. It is the policy of the university to maintain a drug-free environment and to thereby establish, promote, and maintain a safe and healthy working and learning environment for employees and students. This position is subject to the university\'s Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy 4:14. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.

Benefits: South Dakota State University offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage for the employee, spouse, and dependents; life insurance; long-term disability insurance; paid holidays; educational assistance; retirement plans; and a generous vacation accrual and sick day allowance.

Application Procedures: South Dakota State University accepts applications through an online employment site; to apply, visit . [SE8471 - 40683]
Posting Date 06/22/2023
Closing Date 07/06/2023
Open Until Filled No
First Consideration Date
Advertised Salary $55,792 - $69,729/annually, depending upon qualifications, plus benefits.
Duration of the Term 12 months
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Appointment Percent 100
Work Hours

8:00 to 5:00 Monday through Friday
Typical Hours Worked Per Week
Appointment Type Regular
Scope of Search External (includes Internal)
If internal, define scope of search
This position requires Travel, Overnight stays, Valid Drivers License
If other, please indicate
Department Description and Cultural Expectations

South Dakota State University is the state\'s largest, most comprehensive university with more than 200 academic programs, an enrollment of approximately 12,000 students, and over $60 million annual research expenditures.

South Dakota State University offers a rich academic experience in an environment of inclusion and access through inspired, student-centered education, creative activities and research, innovation and engagement that improve the quality of life in South Dakota, the region, the nation and the world. Its employees embrace the university\'s core values of being people-centered, expanding knowledge through creativity, embracing organizational and personal integrity, commitment to diversity of thought, and excellence through continuous improvement.

As the state\'s 1862 Morrill Act land-grant institution, the work of the university is carried out on its main resident campus in Brookings, at sites in Sioux Falls, Pierre, Rapid City, Aberdeen and through Extension offices and Agricultural Experiment Station research sites across South Dakota.

SDSU was recognized as one of 54 institutions in the United States as an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities in 2014. The university\'s total research expenditures are greater than $60 million. SDSU is the state\'s first High Research Activity institution as classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.

Jackrabbits Athletics competes as a NCAA Division I member, with membership in the Missouri Valley Football Conference, the Summit League and the Big XII for wrestling.

Brookings is home to approximately 24,000 residents and is located 60 miles north of Sioux Falls and 200 miles west of Minneapolis. Livability.com rates Brookings as an ideal community for families, students, young professionals and retirees. It considers Brookings among the safest and most vibrant cities in South Dakota.

The Brookings Public School District educates approximately 3,300 K-12 students and ranks among the state\'s highest academic achieving school districts. The district includes three elementary schools, an intermediate school for fourth and fifth grade, one middle school and a high school.

The city also boasts an abundance of attractions and activities, including the Children\'s Museum of South Dakota, Dakota Nature Park, South Dakota Art Museum, McCrory Gardens, South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum, Outdoor Adventure Center and the Brookings Summer Arts Festival.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

South Dakota State University promotes access to and opportunities for all to receive the benefit of and participate in education, research, and service and is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to this land-grant access mission. SDSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to, and SDSU prohibits discrimination on, the basis of, sex, race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran\'s status, or any other status that may become protected in the offering of all educational programs and employment. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by emailing HR@sdstate.edu. Individuals with concerns regarding discrimination should contact: Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources, Morrill Hall 100, SDSU, Brookings, SD 57007. Phone: (605) 688-4128.
Contact Information

For additional information regarding this position or questions about the online application process, please contact SDSU Human Resources at 605-688-4128.

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