Chemist II pay range

What the state says the job is

This is the most advanced level of professional chemistry work requiring an application and in-depth understanding of chemical methods, chemical theory and the principles of related sciences, to evaluate, develop, conduct and interpret the results of the most complex qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses on a wide variety of substances. Employees usually operate under very limited or no technical direction with broadly defined objectives and functions. Employees may often determine their own projects, priorities and deadlines and function as a technical expert or master in a specialty area. Work requires very extensive interpretation and analysis and could contribute to altering established concepts, theories, objectives or agency policy, including the development of new methodology and techniques.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Thorough knowledge of the principles, concepts, theories, reference sources and laboratory applications of analytical chemistry and other related sciences. Considerable knowledge of the laws, regulations and agency policies governing responsibilities. Considerable knowledge of scientific methodology and of laboratory safety practices. Ability to independently perform and record the most complex standardized, non-standardized and developmental laboratory tests, procedures and analyses. Ability to analyze results, interpret and evaluated methodology, understand and solve very complex theoretical problems, and to provide work direction and instruction to technicians and lower level chemists. Ab ...

Minimum qualifications

Bachelor's degree in chemistry from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of progressive chemistry laboratory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. <h2