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State of Vermont Public Health Laboratory Scientist II, III, IV & IV, Chemistry in Colchester, Vermont
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Overview
Vermont\'s Public Health Laboratory is hiring a full-time chemist to work in the Radiochemistry unit, analyzing drinking water, environmental matrices and food for various radionuclides. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a regulated environment such as TNI, ISO, or EPA. Work on this team includes verifying complex calculations, prioritizing tasks based on workload and project timelines, and identifying non-conforming events related to equipment or process.
Environmental Factors
Environmental Factors 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. Work requires some travel and incumbents should possess a valid Vermont operator\'s license.