Environmental Chemist

JOB REQUIREMENTS: UW JOB ID: 21315 Title: Environmental Chemist TTC Title and Code: Chemist II (HS092) FTE: 100% Principal Work Location: UW-Stevens Point Main Campus Supervisor: Jessica Haucke, Chemist Supervisor Department: Water and Environmental Analysis Lab Position Summary The primary role of this position is to serve as an environmental chemist in the Water and Environmental Analysis Laboratory, provide expertise to analyze water samples using accepted methods, and to maintain partnerships with internal and external stakeholders. Techniques relevant to this position include flow injection chromatography, discrete colorimetry analysis, UV-Vis, fluorimetry, gravimetric analysis, and wet chemistry (pH, conductivity, titrations). The person in this position will be expected to review and understand the regulations under which the laboratory maintains certifications. The person will be required to follow established methodologies and quality assurance protocols. The person must demonstrate professionalism and team skills within the workplace through their encounters with their directors, supervisors, coworkers, student analysts, and clients. Maintaining a willingness for continuous education by participation in appropriate professional development is expected. This academic staff position is funded by program revenue and functions under the supervision of a Chemist Supervisor. Schedule: 7:45am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday. Extended hours as needed. Anticipated Appointment Date: December, 2024 TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Applications received by 10/23/2024 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. Application materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration. Files must be complete to be considered. Submission in PDF format is preferred for all attachments. Please include the following documents: - Cover letter addressing qualifications and experience - Resume (Official Transcripts may be required of finalist) Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you to supply 5 references/2 current or former supervisors. Your references will be required to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment. Position Contact For additional information regarding the position, please call or email: Juliane Bowling, Chair, Search and Screen Committee Email: jbowling@uwsp.edu Phone: 715-346-4490 Human Resources Contact If you have any questions regarding the application process, need special arrangements, or if you submitted your application with missing materials, please call or email: Human Resources Email: human.resources@uwsp.edu Phone: 715-346-2606 o For additional details and to apply, visit the following website and search for Job ID 21315: www.careers.wisconsin.edu ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Required Qualifications Bachelor\'s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, biology, natural sciences, or related field. Minimum of three years working in a Wisconsin DNR-certified laboratory that conducts analytical testing of surface water, groundwater and/or drinking water. Experience with Premium Element laboratory information management system (LIMS). Experience with the operation and maintenance of a Mantech MT100 used to analyze Conductivity, Alkalinity, pH, Fluoride Preferred Qualifications Experience with operation and maintenance of instrumentation such as: flow-injected autoanalyzer, total organic carbon analyzer, and discrete analyzer. Experience with good laboratory practices for operation, safety, and quality control. Analytical experience with chemical oxygen demand, chlorophyll-a, and turbidity testing. Familiarity with Microsoft product suite. ***** APPLICATION NSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: https://www.careers.wisconsin.edu/