Michigan
Laboratory Scientist 12, Environmental Inorganic Unit
Michigan, Lansing, Michigan, United States, 48900
Laboratory Scientist 12, Environmental Inorganic Unit
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Job Description
The MDHHS mission is to provide opportunities, services, and programs that promote a healthy, safe, and stable environment for residents to be self-sufficient. We are committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment wherein all employees are treated with dignity, respect, and fairness. For more information, please visit our MDHHS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan.
This position functions as an advanced level Laboratory Scientist serving as a senior worker and performing a full range of professional laboratory assignments involving the analysis of environmental and biological samples for a wide range of heavy metals and other environmental and industrial contaminants within the Environmental Inorganic Unit. The analysis of environmental and biological samples includes sample preparation, maintenance and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment, quantitative analysis using direct mercury analyzer, ICP-MS, ICP-MSMS, ICP-AES, LC-ICP-MS, GC-ICPMS, and ICP-DRC-MS. The Laboratory Scientist maintains the Environmental Lead Laboratory Programs records according to the ISO/IEC 17025 standard and regulatory bodies, performs statistical analysis of quality control data to ensure reliability of the analyses performed in the laboratory, reviews approved data through the current LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System), and assures that accurate data is obtained and reported in a timely manner to the appropriate follow‑up programs throughout the state and country in support of public health decisions. The laboratory scientist participates in method development, validation, written documentation, and implementation of new methods as they relate to the Environmental Inorganic Unit. The position also requires evaluation of technical literature, independent method development, writing progress reports, and providing expert consultation.
To Be Considered For This Position You Must
Apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click "Apply" in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted.
Relevant experience and/or education referred to in the supplemental questions must be documented in the resume, transcript, and/or application to allow for accurate screening.
Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.
Attach a cover letter.
If applicable, attach a copy of an official transcript(s). We accept scanned copies of official transcripts. We do not accept web-based, internet, or unofficial transcripts.
Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered.
Required Education And Experience Education Possession of a bachelor's degree in chemistry, biochemistry, biology, microbiology, forensic science, or a related pure or applied science.
Experience Three years of professional experience carrying out a variety of tests, analyses, or production and research activities involving chemical, biochemical, and biological samples, specimens, and products equivalent to a Laboratory Scientist, including one year equivalent to a Laboratory Scientist P11.
Additional Requirements And Information The preferred and appointed candidate will be subject to pre‑employment, random, post‑accident, reasonable suspicion, return‑to‑duty, and follow‑up drug and/or alcohol testing.
Position Location / Remote Office The physical location of this position is 3350 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. in Lansing, MI. Employees will be provided computers to perform state work. Phones may also be provided for necessary communications.
Application Process Your application for any position does not guarantee you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process, including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises.
As a condition of employment: this position requires successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal records check. If you previously held status in this classification and departed within the last three (3) years, please contact Human Resources regarding your interest in a potential reinstatement. Reinstatement is not guaranteed.
The Department of Health & Human Services reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
For information about this specific position, please email MDHHSVacancies@michigan.gov. Please reference the job posting number in the subject line.
Accommodations If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
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Job Description
The MDHHS mission is to provide opportunities, services, and programs that promote a healthy, safe, and stable environment for residents to be self-sufficient. We are committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment wherein all employees are treated with dignity, respect, and fairness. For more information, please visit our MDHHS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan.
This position functions as an advanced level Laboratory Scientist serving as a senior worker and performing a full range of professional laboratory assignments involving the analysis of environmental and biological samples for a wide range of heavy metals and other environmental and industrial contaminants within the Environmental Inorganic Unit. The analysis of environmental and biological samples includes sample preparation, maintenance and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment, quantitative analysis using direct mercury analyzer, ICP-MS, ICP-MSMS, ICP-AES, LC-ICP-MS, GC-ICPMS, and ICP-DRC-MS. The Laboratory Scientist maintains the Environmental Lead Laboratory Programs records according to the ISO/IEC 17025 standard and regulatory bodies, performs statistical analysis of quality control data to ensure reliability of the analyses performed in the laboratory, reviews approved data through the current LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System), and assures that accurate data is obtained and reported in a timely manner to the appropriate follow‑up programs throughout the state and country in support of public health decisions. The laboratory scientist participates in method development, validation, written documentation, and implementation of new methods as they relate to the Environmental Inorganic Unit. The position also requires evaluation of technical literature, independent method development, writing progress reports, and providing expert consultation.
To Be Considered For This Position You Must
Apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click "Apply" in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted.
Relevant experience and/or education referred to in the supplemental questions must be documented in the resume, transcript, and/or application to allow for accurate screening.
Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.
Attach a cover letter.
If applicable, attach a copy of an official transcript(s). We accept scanned copies of official transcripts. We do not accept web-based, internet, or unofficial transcripts.
Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered.
Required Education And Experience Education Possession of a bachelor's degree in chemistry, biochemistry, biology, microbiology, forensic science, or a related pure or applied science.
Experience Three years of professional experience carrying out a variety of tests, analyses, or production and research activities involving chemical, biochemical, and biological samples, specimens, and products equivalent to a Laboratory Scientist, including one year equivalent to a Laboratory Scientist P11.
Additional Requirements And Information The preferred and appointed candidate will be subject to pre‑employment, random, post‑accident, reasonable suspicion, return‑to‑duty, and follow‑up drug and/or alcohol testing.
Position Location / Remote Office The physical location of this position is 3350 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. in Lansing, MI. Employees will be provided computers to perform state work. Phones may also be provided for necessary communications.
Application Process Your application for any position does not guarantee you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process, including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises.
As a condition of employment: this position requires successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal records check. If you previously held status in this classification and departed within the last three (3) years, please contact Human Resources regarding your interest in a potential reinstatement. Reinstatement is not guaranteed.
The Department of Health & Human Services reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
For information about this specific position, please email MDHHSVacancies@michigan.gov. Please reference the job posting number in the subject line.
Accommodations If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
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