Seasonal Environmental Analyst
State of Vermont Agricultural & Environmental Laboratory (VAEL)
163 Admin Drive
Randolph Center, VT 05061
Seasonal Environmental Analyst
The VT Agriculture & Environmental Laboratory (VAEL) in Randolph, VT is seeking to fill two Seasonal Analyst positions to help handle the increased workload from late spring through the end of September.
The first position is in the inorganics section and will consist of preparing water samples to be tested for nutrients such as phosphorus and nitrogen and directly testing water samples for other parameters such as chloride, alkalinity, total dissolved solids and chlorophyll.
The second position will be split evenly between two sections, the organics lab and the sample receiving area. In the organics lab, work will focus on automated and manual extraction of water samples and cleaning glass ware. In the sample receiving area work will involve logging in samples and processing their associated documentation.
Applicants will apply once and be considered for both positions where a successful applicant will then be offered one of them. You may of course indicate a preference for one or the other while applying.
Both positions will be full-time (40 hrs./week), M-F between the months of May and September.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education One year of college-level courses including engineering, chemistry, biological-life or physical science, math and/or natural resources.
OR
Experience At least six months of work experience relevant to specific job duties.
Specific Skills/Specialized Knowledge Good manual dexterity, attention to detail, computer skills, and knowledge of algebra.
Preference given to those candidates with:
At least one year of course work in general chemistry
Computer literacy includes Excel, Word, LIMS systems
Total Nitrogen analysis experience using persulfate alkaline digestion
Total Phosphorus analysis experience using acid persulfate digestion
Water analysis through wet chemistry methods
Chlorophyll analysis utilizing fluorometry
Manual and automated sample preparation for organic chemistry analysis
Questions about this position or requests for applications should be sent to
Karen Brack via email: karen.brack@vermont.gov
The Vermont Agency of Agriculture is an equal opportunity agency and offers all persons the benefits of participating in each of its programs and competing in all areas of employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or other non-merit factors. TDD: 1-800-253-0191
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