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Department of Ecology Product Testing Study Chemist (Chemist 4) in Lacey, Washington
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Environmental Assessment Program{rel="nofollow"} (EAP)* within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a Product Testing Study Chemist (Chemist 4) position. This position is located in our *Headquarters Office in* *Lacey, WA.{rel="nofollow"} Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.
As the Product Testing Study Chemist, you will serve as the designated expert for complex studies that involve multiple analytes, complex matrices, and other complex chemistry considerations for designing studies and evaluating study data, notably this includes Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFASs), polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), studies. In this role, you will also serve as an important resource and provide subject matter expertise in product testing chemistry, chemistry methods research, and Ecology's regulatory testing guidance for the Hazardous Waste and Toxic Reduction Program's compliance and policy development teams. Agency Mission: *Ecology's mission is to protect, preserve and enhance the environment for current and future generations. *Program Mission: *The mission of the Environmental Assessment Program is to measure, assess, and communicate environmental conditions in Washington State. We work to improve the environment for current and future generations through innovative and excellent science and thriving partnerships. *Tele-work options for this position: *This position will be eligible for up to a 90% tele-work schedule. *Additional time in the office and field will be necessary to conduct some study elements. Applicants with questions about position location options, tele-work, and flexible or compressed schedules are encouraged to reach out to the contact person listed below in "other information." Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.
Application Timeline: This position will remain open until filled, we will review applications on April 15, 2024. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before *April 14, 2024. *If your application isn't received by this date, it may not be considered. The agency reserves the right to make a Hire any time after the initial screening date.
*Please Note: *We will review all applications received before the date above. Additional reviews after this date typically only occur if we have a small applicant pool, or if a successful Hire was not made. Ecology employees may be eligible for the following: Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s){target="_blank" rel="noopener"},