This is beginning level chemistry work. Employees in this class perform assignments of limited scope and complexity which are intended to develop knowledges and skills required for analytical chemistry.

Work is performed under the close supervision of a higher level chemist.

ALLOCATING FACTORS: (The following conditions must be met for a position to be allocated to this class.)

1. Employees in this class perform beginning-level chemistry work, developing knowledges and skills required for analytical chemistry.

• Collects and analyzes samples of liquid, solid, and gaseous materials, substances and compounds for qualitative and/or quantitative results.
• Logs in samples as received to comply with departmental procedures.
• Analyzes samples with wet chemistry methods or standard laboratory equipment and/or limited instrumentation; receives training in the use of sophisticated instruments, such as, atomic absorption/emission spectrophotometers, gas/liquid chromatographs, UV-visible, infra-red spectrophotometers, polagraphs, mass spectrometers and/or any related equipment.
• Participates in research projects by performing routine tests.
• Checks collector instrumentation for validity and reliability against standards and recalibrates.
• Prepares and standardizes solutions and reagents.
• Maintains data records; prepares reports.
• Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• the principles, methods, and practices of chemistry.
• mathematics and statistics as they relate to chemistry.
• safety practices and procedures as they apply to a chemistry laboratory.

SKILL IN:

• the use and care of standard laboratory instruments, equipment and materials.

ABILITY TO:

• perform standard tests and make accurate chemical analyses, using quality control techniques.
• read laboratory instruments.
• make color perceptions.
• maintain accurate records.
• learn the use and application of sophisticated instrumentation required in the assigned laboratory.
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and public.

• Completion of a bachelor's degree program, at an accredited college or university, in chemistry.
  OR
• Completion of a bachelor's degree program at an accredited college or university with a minimum equivalent of 34 semester hours in chemistry or biochemistry.

PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, AND/OR CERTIFICATES

• Possession of a valid proper class motor vehicle operator's license as issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to appointment and during tenure of employment as a Graduate Chemist if required by work assignment.

PAY RANGE: EP11
Class Established: 2/1982
Spec. Revision:
  CSC - 1/1997 ; Ad Board - 3/1997

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