Public Health Laboratory Scientist I, Chemistry

at State of Vermont in Colchester, Vermont, United States

Job Description

The Vermont Department of Health Laboratory is hiring a PH Scientist I; A/C Chemistry to work analyzing drinking water samples. Work will focus on sample receipt, analysis, and data review in the Physicals/Anions and Radiochemistry section of the laboratory.

Must be able to work in laboratory conditions with exposure to noxious or harmful fumes and chemicals and operate sophisticated laboratory equipment. Must be willing to be called upon with short notice (sometimes only hours) to respond to a public health emergency or natural disaster affecting a large segment of the Vermont population and able to accurately analyze samples in such a short timeframe. May need to explain laboratory data and testing to the general public, explain what the VDHL can do and to educate them regarding public health science.