{"code":"01567","codeVariants":["01567","1567"],"title":"CHEMIST 1","variant":null,"jurisdiction":"S","class_of_service":"C","work_week":"40","state_class_code":"20","local_class_code":null,"salary_range":"P21","note":null,"salaryInferred":false,"synthetic":false,"syntheticReason":null,"full_description_html":"<b>CHEMIST 1</b>\n\n<b>DEFINITION:</b>\n\nUnder the close supervision of a supervisory official in a State department or \nagency, or local jurisdiction, performs basic and routine chemical analyses and \ntests in the laboratory and in the field; does other related duties as required.\n\n<b>NOTE:</b> 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\n<b>EXAMPLES OF WORK:</b>\n\nCarries out assigned research projects.\n\nIdentifies and analyzes substances found in water, waste-water, food, \npharmaceuticals, and other sources; evaluates the validity of results. \n\nPerforms routine testing and analysis work on industrial hygiene samples, \nmilk, food, 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\nAssists in coordinating and performing qualitative and quantitative organic \nconstituent analysis using approved methods of ion and gas chromatography \n(GC) and gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS). \n\nAssists in preparing standardized chemical reagents regularly used and other \nregents of a special nature as may be required.\n\nAssists in determining the type of analysis or test to be performed on chemicals \nand materials to establish their properties, characteristics, and chemical \ncompositions. \n\nInterprets and summarizes data collected from analytical instruments and wet \nchemical analysis. \n\nAttends appropriate formal and informal courses of instruction and participates \nin scientific meetings.\n\nPerforms a wide variety of routine, standardized tests and analyses on \nenvironmental samples, including manual procedures such as gravimetric, \ncolorimetric, or titrimetric tests, and simple instrumental tests such as infrared \nor ultraviolet spectrophotometry and continuous flow analysis.\n\nAssists in performing 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\nAssists in analyzing urine specimens for drugs of abuse using EMIT procedures; \nanalyzes blood specimens for lead content, hematocrit, and erythrocyte \nprotoporphyrin.\n\nCollects water samples. \n\nAssists in conducting bacteriological (microbiological) analyses for coliform, \nfecal streptococcus, staphylococcus, and pseudomonas. \n\nAssists in troubleshooting, diagnosing problems, or making minor adjustments \nto laboratory instruments and equipment. \n\nPrepares technical 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 \nmanual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or \nrelated units.\n\n<b>REQUIREMENTS:</b>\n\n<b>EDUCATION:</b>\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) credit hours in analytical chemistry.\n\n<b>NOTE:</b> 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\n<b>EXPERIENCE:</b>\n\nOne (1) year of chemical analysis work in a public health or chemistry \nlaboratory.\n\n<b>NOTE:</b> Applicants who do not possess a Bachelor's degree, but who do \npossess the specialized credits outlined above may substitute experience \nfor the remaining education (years necessary to complete the degree) on \na year-for-year basis.\n\n<b>NOTE:</b> A Master's degree in chemistry may be substituted for the required \nexperience.\n\n<b>NOTE:</b> 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\n<b>LICENSE:</b>\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\n<b>NOTE:</b> Appointees may be required to perform physical activities such as \nlifting, carrying, and standing for an extended period of time.\n\n<b>NOTE:</b> Appointees may be required to get vaccinations or submit vaccination \nrecords.\n\n<b>NOTE:</b> Appointees may be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment.\n\n<b>KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES</b>:\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 \nanalyzes on milk, food, drugs, water, sewage, trade wastes, air samples, and \nvarious industrial and institutional materials, equipment, supplies, and other \nmaterials in the laboratory and field.\n\nKnowledge of the standards and procedures used when conducting 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 \nInfra-Red 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 analyses.\n\nAbility to follow standards and established procedures when performing \nspecific tests, examinations, and analyses of raw materials and finished \nproducts, including paints, varnishes, thinners, driers, fuel oils, gasoline, \ncoal, plastic items, carbon papers, chamois, sponges, and other supplies \nand equipment.\n\nAbility to learn and be trained on how to handle potential exposure to \nhazardous chemicals 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 provide physical testing and measurements, distance appreciations, \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 \nrecording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related \nunits.\n\nAbility to read, write, understand and communicate in English sufficiently \nto perform duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may \nalso be 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\n<b>This job specification is applicable to the following title code(s) which<br />are different work week or work month and/or variants of the job class title:</b><b>Job<br />Spec<br />Code</b><b>Variant</b><b>State,<br />Local or<br />Common</b><b>Class of<br />Service</b><b>Work<br />Week</b><b>State<br />Class<br />Code</b><b>Local<br />Class<br />Code</b><b>Salary<br />Range</b><b>Note</b>01552CC352023P19-01567SC4020N/AP21-<br />This job specification is for <b>state</b> government use only.<br />Salary range is only applicable to state government.<br />Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.<br /><br /> 3/27/2021","sections":{"DEFINITION":"Under the close supervision of a supervisory official in a State department or \nagency, or local jurisdiction, performs basic and routine chemical analyses and \ntests in the laboratory and in the field; 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 \npossess the specialized credits outlined above may substitute experience \nfor the remaining education (years necessary to complete the degree) on \na year-for-year basis.\n\nA Master's degree in chemistry may be substituted for the required \nexperience.\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 \nlifting, carrying, 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.\n\nCC352023P19-SC4020N/AP21-<br />This job specification is for government use only.<br />Salary range is only applicable to state government.<br />Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.<br /><br /> 3/27/2021","EXAMPLES_OF_WORK":"Carries out assigned research projects.\n\nIdentifies and analyzes substances found in water, waste-water, food, \npharmaceuticals, and other sources; evaluates the validity of results. \n\nPerforms routine testing and analysis work on industrial hygiene samples, \nmilk, food, 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\nAssists in coordinating and performing qualitative and quantitative organic \nconstituent analysis using approved methods of ion and gas chromatography \n(GC) and gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS). \n\nAssists in preparing standardized chemical reagents regularly used and other \nregents of a special nature as may be required.\n\nAssists in determining the type of analysis or test to be performed on chemicals \nand materials to establish their properties, characteristics, and chemical \ncompositions. \n\nInterprets and summarizes data collected from analytical instruments and wet \nchemical analysis. \n\nAttends appropriate formal and informal courses of instruction and participates \nin scientific meetings.\n\nPerforms a wide variety of routine, standardized tests and analyses on \nenvironmental samples, including manual procedures such as gravimetric, \ncolorimetric, or titrimetric tests, and simple instrumental tests such as infrared \nor ultraviolet spectrophotometry and continuous flow analysis.\n\nAssists in performing 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\nAssists in analyzing urine specimens for drugs of abuse using EMIT procedures; \nanalyzes blood specimens for lead content, hematocrit, and erythrocyte \nprotoporphyrin.\n\nCollects water samples. \n\nAssists in conducting bacteriological (microbiological) analyses for coliform, \nfecal streptococcus, staphylococcus, and pseudomonas. \n\nAssists in troubleshooting, diagnosing problems, or making minor adjustments \nto laboratory instruments and equipment. \n\nPrepares technical 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 \nmanual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or \nrelated 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) credit hours in analytical chemistry.","EXPERIENCE":"One (1) year of chemical analysis work in a public health or chemistry \nlaboratory.","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 \nanalyzes on milk, food, drugs, water, sewage, trade wastes, air samples, and \nvarious industrial and institutional materials, equipment, supplies, and other \nmaterials in the laboratory and field.\n\nKnowledge of the standards and procedures used when conducting 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 \nInfra-Red 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 analyses.\n\nAbility to follow standards and established procedures when performing \nspecific tests, examinations, and analyses of raw materials and finished \nproducts, including paints, varnishes, thinners, driers, fuel oils, gasoline, \ncoal, plastic items, carbon papers, chamois, sponges, and other supplies \nand equipment.\n\nAbility to learn and be trained on how to handle potential exposure to \nhazardous chemicals 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 provide physical testing and measurements, distance appreciations, \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 \nrecording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related \nunits.\n\nAbility to read, write, understand and communicate in English sufficiently \nto perform duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may \nalso be 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\n<b>This job specification is applicable to the following title code(s) which<br />are different work week or work month and/or variants of the job class title:</b><b>Job<br />Spec<br />Code</b><b>State,<br />Local or<br />Common</b><b>Class of<br />Service</b><b>Work<br />Week</b><b>State<br />Class<br />Code</b><b>Local<br />Class<br />Code</b><b>Salary<br />Range</b>"},"searchable_text":"CHEMIST 1 DEFINITION: Under the close supervision of a supervisory official in a State department or agency, or local jurisdiction, performs basic and routine chemical analyses and tests in the laboratory and in the field; 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 assigned research projects. Identifies and analyzes substances found in water, waste-water, food, pharmaceuticals, and other sources; evaluates the validity of results. Performs routine testing and analysis work on industrial 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. Assists in coordinating and performing qualitative and quantitative organic constituent analysis using approved methods of ion and gas chromatography (GC) and gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS). Assists in preparing standardized chemical reagents regularly used and other regents of a special nature as may be required. Assists in determining 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 routine, standardized tests and analyses on environmental samples, including manual procedures such as gravimetric, colorimetric, or titrimetric tests, and simple instrumental tests such as infrared or ultraviolet spectrophotometry and continuous flow analysis. Assists in performing 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. Assists in analyzing urine specimens for drugs of abuse using EMIT procedures; analyzes blood specimens for lead content, hematocrit, and erythrocyte protoporphyrin. Collects water samples. Assists in conducting bacteriological (microbiological) analyses for coliform, fecal streptococcus, staphylococcus, and pseudomonas. Assists in troubleshooting, diagnosing problems, or making minor adjustments to laboratory instruments and equipment. Prepares technical 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) credit 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: One (1) year 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 the required 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 analyzes 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 conducting 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 analyses. 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 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(s) which are different work week or work month and/or variants of the job class title: Job Spec Code Variant State, Local or Common Class of Service Work Week State Class Code Local Class Code Salary Range Note 01552 C C 35 20 23 P19 - 01567 S C 40 20 N/A P21 - This job specification is for state government use only. Salary range is only applicable to state government. Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions. 3/27/2021","snippet":"CHEMIST 1 DEFINITION: Under the close supervision of a supervisory official in a State department or agency, or local jurisdiction, performs basic and routine chemical analyses and tests in the labora...","salary_meta":{"range_number":21,"min_salary":64340.11,"max_salary":94061.73,"increment":2972.16,"schedule_year":2025},"education_level":"bachelor","experience_years":1,"has_license_requirement":true,"license_types":["driver"],"pension_system":"PERS","revision_date":"2021-03-27","erg_prefix":"P","erg_schedule":"A-P-R-S","range_number":21,"erg_name":"Professional Unit","erg_union":"CWA","familyId":"chemist","familyName":"CHEMIST","level":1,"specialization":null,"prefix":null,"isSupervisory":false}