{"code":"01553","codeVariants":["01553","1553"],"title":"CHEMIST 2","variant":null,"jurisdiction":"C","class_of_service":"C","work_week":"35","state_class_code":"23","local_class_code":"25","salary_range":"P22","note":null,"salaryInferred":false,"synthetic":false,"syntheticReason":null,"full_description_html":"CHEMIST 2\n\nDEFINITION:\n\nUnder the limited supervision of a supervisory official in a State department or \nagency, or local jurisdiction, performs various complex and specialized chemical \nanalyses and tests in the laboratory and in the field; may take the lead over \nlaboratory personnel; does other related duties as required.\n\nNOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. \nA particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job \nspecification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.\n\nEXAMPLES OF WORK:\n\nCarries out complex research projects.\n\nIdentifies and analyzes substances found in water, waste-water, food, \npharmaceuticals, and other sources; evaluates the validity of results. \n\nPerforms complex testing and analysis work on hygiene samples, milk, \nfood, drugs, water, sewage, industrial waste, and other sources to \ndetermine conformance to established standards.\n\nUtilizes specialized laboratory equipment to examine substances, identify \nmaterials, measure quantities, and evaluate properties of elements and \ncompounds. \n\nCoordinates and performs qualitative and quantitative organic constituent \nanalysis using approved methods of ion and gas chromatography (GC) \nand gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS). \n\nMay assist lower level laboratory staff in the use of specialized laboratory \nequipment. \n\nMay take the lead in the routine work of the laboratory and may give \nassignments and instruction to technical and other employees. \n\nPrepares standardized chemical reagents regularly used and other regents \nof a special nature as may be required.\n\nDetermines the type of analysis or test to be performed on chemicals and \nmaterials to establish their properties, characteristics, and chemical \ncompositions. \n\nInterprets and summarizes data collected from analytical instruments and \nwet chemical analysis. \n\nAttends appropriate formal and informal courses of instruction and participates \nin scientific meetings.\n\nPerforms a wide variety of tests and analyses on environmental samples; \nimplements protocols for new instruments and testing procedures using \nestablished references. \n\nKeeps abreast of current literature in the broad field of chemistry and in a \nspecific chemistry discipline.\n\nPerforms complex analytical procedures in specific limited areas, requiring \nthe use of sophisticated instrumentation including gas-liquid chromatographs, \nhigh-pressure liquid chromatographs, plasma emission spectrometers, and \natomic absorption spectrophotometers.\n\nAnalyzes urine specimens for drugs of abuse using EMIT procedures; analyzes \nblood specimens for lead content, hematocrit, and erythrocyte protoporphyrin.\n\nCollects water samples. \n\nConducts bacteriological (microbiological) analyses for coliform, fecal \nstreptococcus, staphylococcus, and pseudomonas. \n\nTroubleshoots, diagnoses problems, or makes minor adjustments to laboratory \ninstruments and equipment. \n\nPrepares exhibits to be used in court proceedings and acts as a witness in court.\n\nPrepares reports and correspondence.\n\nMaintains essential laboratory records, reports, and files. \n\nWill be required to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual \nrecording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.\n\nREQUIREMENTS:\n\nEDUCATION:\n\nGraduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree \nin any natural science or physical science, including or supplemented by \ntwenty-four (24) credit hours in chemistry and/or biochemistry which shall \nhave included a minimum of six (6) credits hours in analytical chemistry.\n\nNOTE: Some examples of analytical chemistry courses are Mass Spectroscopy, \nInstrumental Analysis, Gas/Liquid Chromatography, Introduction to Chemical \nResearch Technique, Spectroscopic Methods, Research credits earned using \nchemistry equipment (GC, HPLC, ICP etc.).\n\nEXPERIENCE:\n\nTwo (2) years of chemical analysis work in a public health or chemistry laboratory.\n\nNOTE: Applicants who do not possess a Bachelor's degree, but who do possess \nthe specialized credits outlined above may substitute experience for the remaining \neducation (years necessary to complete the degree) on a year-for-year basis.\n\nNOTE: A Master's degree in chemistry may be substituted for one (1) year of \nexperience as indicated above. \n\nNOTE: A Doctorate degree in chemistry may be substituted for two (2) years \nof experience.\n\nNOTE: In local government, appointees to water analysis positions may be \nrequired to have successfully completed a formal course in the operation of \natomic absorption and gas chromatography laboratory equipment, or in lieu \nof the course, six (6) months of experience in the operation of such equipment. \nThe responsibility for ensuring completion of the course or experience in the \nuse of specialized laboratory equipment rests with the Appointing Authority.\n\nLICENSE: \n\nAppointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey \nonly if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary \nto perform the essential duties of the position.\n\nNOTE: Appointees may be required to perform physical activities such as lifting,\ncarrying, and standing for an extended period of time.\n\nNOTE: Appointees may be required to get vaccinations or submit vaccination \nrecords.\n\nNOTE: Appointees may be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment.\n\nKNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:\n\nKnowledge of chemical laboratory procedures, techniques, equipment, media, \nreagents, and supplies.\n\nKnowledge of the procedures and techniques used when performing and \ninterpreting chemical, physical and biochemical tests, examinations and analyses \non milk, food, drugs, water, sewage, trade wastes, air samples, and various \nindustrial and institutional materials, equipment, supplies, and other materials in \nthe laboratory and field.\n\nKnowledge of the standards and procedures used when performing chemical \ntests and analyses.\n\nKnowledge of the precautions to be taken when recording and interpreting \nthe results of chemical and related tests and analyses.\n\nKnowledge of the methods used to make chemical determinations by Infra-\nRed Spectroscopy, Gas Chromatography, Ultraviolet Visible Spectroscopy, \nPolarography, and Fluorometry.\n\nKnowledge of quality control and quality assurance procedures used to assess \nthe validity, accuracy, and precision of chemical tests and analyzes.\n\nAbility to follow standards and established procedures when performing specific \ntests, examinations, and analyses of raw materials and finished products, including \npaints, varnishes, thinners, driers, fuel oils, gasoline, coal, plastic items, carbon \npapers, chamois, sponges, and other supplies and equipment.\n\nAbility to learn and be trained on how to handle potential exposure to hazardous \nchemicals and infectious material and how to work in such area.\n\nAbility to handle various laboratory scenarios such as exposed instruments, \nequipment noise; as well as potential exposure to hazardous chemicals and \ninfectious material.\n \nAbility to organize assigned chemical and related laboratory work, analyze \nproblems in the field of chemistry, and develop work methods.\n\nAbility to follow procedures when performing specific tests and examinations.\n\nAbility to use laboratory equipment and reagents in such a way as to avoid \nunnecessary breakage and waste and to obtain accurate, reliable results.\n\nAbility to take the lead in a group of technical and other employees engaged \nin the work activities of a chemistry laboratory.\n\nAbility to compile and prepare data required for court proceedings and to act \nas a witness in court.\n\nAbility to prepare standard and special reagents.\n\nAbility to keep abreast of new discoveries and current literature in the field of \nchemistry and to develop new and/or revised laboratory and investigational \nprocedures.\n\nAbility to provide physical testing and measurements, distance appreciations, \n\nphotography, and prepare impact molds and tool marks.\n\nAbility to prepare reports and correspondence.\n\nAbility to maintain essential records, reports, and files.\n\nAbility to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording \nand information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.\n\nAbility to read, write, understand and communicate in English sufficiently to \nperform duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also \nbe considered as acceptable forms of communication.\n\nPersons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible if they can perform \nthe essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. \nIf the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer \nundue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.\n\nThis job specification is applicable to the following title code:Job
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3/27/2021","sections":{"DEFINITION":"Under the limited supervision of a supervisory official in a State department or \nagency, or local jurisdiction, performs various complex and specialized chemical \nanalyses and tests in the laboratory and in the field; may take the lead over \nlaboratory personnel; does other related duties as required.","NOTE":"The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. \nA particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job \nspecification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.\n\nSome examples of analytical chemistry courses are Mass Spectroscopy, \nInstrumental Analysis, Gas/Liquid Chromatography, Introduction to Chemical \nResearch Technique, Spectroscopic Methods, Research credits earned using \nchemistry equipment (GC, HPLC, ICP etc.).\n\nApplicants who do not possess a Bachelor's degree, but who do possess \nthe specialized credits outlined above may substitute experience for the remaining \neducation (years necessary to complete the degree) on a year-for-year basis.\n\nA Master's degree in chemistry may be substituted for one (1) year of \nexperience as indicated above.\n\nA Doctorate degree in chemistry may be substituted for two (2) years \nof experience.\n\nIn local government, appointees to water analysis positions may be \nrequired to have successfully completed a formal course in the operation of \natomic absorption and gas chromatography laboratory equipment, or in lieu \nof the course, six (6) months of experience in the operation of such equipment. \nThe responsibility for ensuring completion of the course or experience in the \nuse of specialized laboratory equipment rests with the Appointing Authority.\n\nAppointees may be required to perform physical activities such as lifting,\ncarrying, and standing for an extended period of time.\n\nAppointees may be required to get vaccinations or submit vaccination \nrecords.\n\nAppointees may be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment.","EXAMPLES_OF_WORK":"Carries out complex research projects.\n\nIdentifies and analyzes substances found in water, waste-water, food, \npharmaceuticals, and other sources; evaluates the validity of results. \n\nPerforms complex testing and analysis work on hygiene samples, milk, \nfood, drugs, water, sewage, industrial waste, and other sources to \ndetermine conformance to established standards.\n\nUtilizes specialized laboratory equipment to examine substances, identify \nmaterials, measure quantities, and evaluate properties of elements and \ncompounds. \n\nCoordinates and performs qualitative and quantitative organic constituent \nanalysis using approved methods of ion and gas chromatography (GC) \nand gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS). \n\nMay assist lower level laboratory staff in the use of specialized laboratory \nequipment. \n\nMay take the lead in the routine work of the laboratory and may give \nassignments and instruction to technical and other employees. \n\nPrepares standardized chemical reagents regularly used and other regents \nof a special nature as may be required.\n\nDetermines the type of analysis or test to be performed on chemicals and \nmaterials to establish their properties, characteristics, and chemical \ncompositions. \n\nInterprets and summarizes data collected from analytical instruments and \nwet chemical analysis. \n\nAttends appropriate formal and informal courses of instruction and participates \nin scientific meetings.\n\nPerforms a wide variety of tests and analyses on environmental samples; \nimplements protocols for new instruments and testing procedures using \nestablished references. \n\nKeeps abreast of current literature in the broad field of chemistry and in a \nspecific chemistry discipline.\n\nPerforms complex analytical procedures in specific limited areas, requiring \nthe use of sophisticated instrumentation including gas-liquid chromatographs, \nhigh-pressure liquid chromatographs, plasma emission spectrometers, and \natomic absorption spectrophotometers.\n\nAnalyzes urine specimens for drugs of abuse using EMIT procedures; analyzes \nblood specimens for lead content, hematocrit, and erythrocyte protoporphyrin.\n\nCollects water samples. \n\nConducts bacteriological (microbiological) analyses for coliform, fecal \nstreptococcus, staphylococcus, and pseudomonas. \n\nTroubleshoots, diagnoses problems, or makes minor adjustments to laboratory \ninstruments and equipment. \n\nPrepares exhibits to be used in court proceedings and acts as a witness in court.\n\nPrepares reports and correspondence.\n\nMaintains essential laboratory records, reports, and files. \n\nWill be required to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual \nrecording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.","EDUCATION":"Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree \nin any natural science or physical science, including or supplemented by \ntwenty-four (24) credit hours in chemistry and/or biochemistry which shall \nhave included a minimum of six (6) credits hours in analytical chemistry.","EXPERIENCE":"Two (2) years of chemical analysis work in a public health or chemistry laboratory.","LICENSE":"Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey \nonly if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary \nto perform the essential duties of the position.","KNOWLEDGE_AND_ABILITIES":"Knowledge of chemical laboratory procedures, techniques, equipment, media, \nreagents, and supplies.\n\nKnowledge of the procedures and techniques used when performing and \ninterpreting chemical, physical and biochemical tests, examinations and analyses \non milk, food, drugs, water, sewage, trade wastes, air samples, and various \nindustrial and institutional materials, equipment, supplies, and other materials in \nthe laboratory and field.\n\nKnowledge of the standards and procedures used when performing chemical \ntests and analyses.\n\nKnowledge of the precautions to be taken when recording and interpreting \nthe results of chemical and related tests and analyses.\n\nKnowledge of the methods used to make chemical determinations by Infra-\nRed Spectroscopy, Gas Chromatography, Ultraviolet Visible Spectroscopy, \nPolarography, and Fluorometry.\n\nKnowledge of quality control and quality assurance procedures used to assess \nthe validity, accuracy, and precision of chemical tests and analyzes.\n\nAbility to follow standards and established procedures when performing specific \ntests, examinations, and analyses of raw materials and finished products, including \npaints, varnishes, thinners, driers, fuel oils, gasoline, coal, plastic items, carbon \npapers, chamois, sponges, and other supplies and equipment.\n\nAbility to learn and be trained on how to handle potential exposure to hazardous \nchemicals and infectious material and how to work in such area.\n\nAbility to handle various laboratory scenarios such as exposed instruments, \nequipment noise; as well as potential exposure to hazardous chemicals and \ninfectious material.\n \nAbility to organize assigned chemical and related laboratory work, analyze \nproblems in the field of chemistry, and develop work methods.\n\nAbility to follow procedures when performing specific tests and examinations.\n\nAbility to use laboratory equipment and reagents in such a way as to avoid \nunnecessary breakage and waste and to obtain accurate, reliable results.\n\nAbility to take the lead in a group of technical and other employees engaged \nin the work activities of a chemistry laboratory.\n\nAbility to compile and prepare data required for court proceedings and to act \nas a witness in court.\n\nAbility to prepare standard and special reagents.\n\nAbility to keep abreast of new discoveries and current literature in the field of \nchemistry and to develop new and/or revised laboratory and investigational \nprocedures.\n\nAbility to provide physical testing and measurements, distance appreciations, \n\nphotography, and prepare impact molds and tool marks.\n\nAbility to prepare reports and correspondence.\n\nAbility to maintain essential records, reports, and files.\n\nAbility to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording \nand information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.\n\nAbility to read, write, understand and communicate in English sufficiently to \nperform duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also \nbe considered as acceptable forms of communication.\n\nPersons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible if they can perform \nthe essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. \nIf the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer \nundue hardship, such persons may not be eligible."},"searchable_text":"CHEMIST 2 DEFINITION: Under the limited supervision of a supervisory official in a State department or agency, or local jurisdiction, performs various complex and specialized chemical analyses and tests in the laboratory and in the field; may take the lead over laboratory personnel; does other related duties as required. NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed. EXAMPLES OF WORK: Carries out complex research projects. Identifies and analyzes substances found in water, waste-water, food, pharmaceuticals, and other sources; evaluates the validity of results. Performs complex testing and analysis work on hygiene samples, milk, food, drugs, water, sewage, industrial waste, and other sources to determine conformance to established standards. Utilizes specialized laboratory equipment to examine substances, identify materials, measure quantities, and evaluate properties of elements and compounds. Coordinates and performs qualitative and quantitative organic constituent analysis using approved methods of ion and gas chromatography (GC) and gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS). May assist lower level laboratory staff in the use of specialized laboratory equipment. May take the lead in the routine work of the laboratory and may give assignments and instruction to technical and other employees. Prepares standardized chemical reagents regularly used and other regents of a special nature as may be required. Determines the type of analysis or test to be performed on chemicals and materials to establish their properties, characteristics, and chemical compositions. Interprets and summarizes data collected from analytical instruments and wet chemical analysis. Attends appropriate formal and informal courses of instruction and participates in scientific meetings. Performs a wide variety of tests and analyses on environmental samples; implements protocols for new instruments and testing procedures using established references. Keeps abreast of current literature in the broad field of chemistry and in a specific chemistry discipline. Performs complex analytical procedures in specific limited areas, requiring the use of sophisticated instrumentation including gas-liquid chromatographs, high-pressure liquid chromatographs, plasma emission spectrometers, and atomic absorption spectrophotometers. Analyzes urine specimens for drugs of abuse using EMIT procedures; analyzes blood specimens for lead content, hematocrit, and erythrocyte protoporphyrin. Collects water samples. Conducts bacteriological (microbiological) analyses for coliform, fecal streptococcus, staphylococcus, and pseudomonas. Troubleshoots, diagnoses problems, or makes minor adjustments to laboratory instruments and equipment. Prepares exhibits to be used in court proceedings and acts as a witness in court. Prepares reports and correspondence. Maintains essential laboratory records, reports, and files. Will be required to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in any natural science or physical science, including or supplemented by twenty-four (24) credit hours in chemistry and/or biochemistry which shall have included a minimum of six (6) credits hours in analytical chemistry. NOTE: Some examples of analytical chemistry courses are Mass Spectroscopy, Instrumental Analysis, Gas/Liquid Chromatography, Introduction to Chemical Research Technique, Spectroscopic Methods, Research credits earned using chemistry equipment (GC, HPLC, ICP etc.). EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years of chemical analysis work in a public health or chemistry laboratory. NOTE: Applicants who do not possess a Bachelor's degree, but who do possess the specialized credits outlined above may substitute experience for the remaining education (years necessary to complete the degree) on a year-for-year basis. NOTE: A Master's degree in chemistry may be substituted for one (1) year of experience as indicated above. NOTE: A Doctorate degree in chemistry may be substituted for two (2) years of experience. NOTE: In local government, appointees to water analysis positions may be required to have successfully completed a formal course in the operation of atomic absorption and gas chromatography laboratory equipment, or in lieu of the course, six (6) months of experience in the operation of such equipment. The responsibility for ensuring completion of the course or experience in the use of specialized laboratory equipment rests with the Appointing Authority. LICENSE: Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position. NOTE: Appointees may be required to perform physical activities such as lifting, carrying, and standing for an extended period of time. NOTE: Appointees may be required to get vaccinations or submit vaccination records. NOTE: Appointees may be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of chemical laboratory procedures, techniques, equipment, media, reagents, and supplies. Knowledge of the procedures and techniques used when performing and interpreting chemical, physical and biochemical tests, examinations and analyses on milk, food, drugs, water, sewage, trade wastes, air samples, and various industrial and institutional materials, equipment, supplies, and other materials in the laboratory and field. Knowledge of the standards and procedures used when performing chemical tests and analyses. Knowledge of the precautions to be taken when recording and interpreting the results of chemical and related tests and analyses. Knowledge of the methods used to make chemical determinations by Infra- Red Spectroscopy, Gas Chromatography, Ultraviolet Visible Spectroscopy, Polarography, and Fluorometry. Knowledge of quality control and quality assurance procedures used to assess the validity, accuracy, and precision of chemical tests and analyzes. Ability to follow standards and established procedures when performing specific tests, examinations, and analyses of raw materials and finished products, including paints, varnishes, thinners, driers, fuel oils, gasoline, coal, plastic items, carbon papers, chamois, sponges, and other supplies and equipment. Ability to learn and be trained on how to handle potential exposure to hazardous chemicals and infectious material and how to work in such area. Ability to handle various laboratory scenarios such as exposed instruments, equipment noise; as well as potential exposure to hazardous chemicals and infectious material. Ability to organize assigned chemical and related laboratory work, analyze problems in the field of chemistry, and develop work methods. Ability to follow procedures when performing specific tests and examinations. Ability to use laboratory equipment and reagents in such a way as to avoid unnecessary breakage and waste and to obtain accurate, reliable results. Ability to take the lead in a group of technical and other employees engaged in the work activities of a chemistry laboratory. Ability to compile and prepare data required for court proceedings and to act as a witness in court. Ability to prepare standard and special reagents. Ability to keep abreast of new discoveries and current literature in the field of chemistry and to develop new and/or revised laboratory and investigational procedures. Ability to provide physical testing and measurements, distance appreciations, photography, and prepare impact molds and tool marks. Ability to prepare reports and correspondence. Ability to maintain essential records, reports, and files. Ability to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. Ability to read, write, understand and communicate in English sufficiently to perform duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible if they can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible. This job specification is applicable to the following title code: Job Spec Code Variant State, Local or Common Class of Service Work Week State Class Code Local Class Code Salary Range Note 01553 C C 35 23 25 P22 - This job specification is for state and local government use. Salary range is only applicable to state government. 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