Senior Chemist

South Dakota State University

Brookings, SD

ID: 7112810
Posted: October 7, 2022
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description

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 https://YourFuture.sdbor.edu. [SE8471 – 40683]