Chemist Iii

**Introduction**:
OPEN TO ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS

This is a position specific recruitment. The resulting certified eligible list may be used to staff several current and future vacancies for this position/function only.

**GRADE**:
16

**LOCATION OF POSITION**:
Jessup, MD

**POSITION DUTIES**:
The Comptroller of Maryland Field Enforcement Bureau is recruiting for the position of Chemist III to work in the Motor Fuel Testing Lab located in Jessup, MD.

The Chemist III position performs physical and chemical testing of all regulated fuels in accordance with ASTM and US EPA standard methods to ensure compliance with regulations issued by the Comptroller of Maryland. This position is responsible for interpreting and implementing new test methods in accordance with ASTM methods and performs routine and corrective maintenance of lab equipment in accordance with manufacturers’ guidelines. Additional testing may be conducted on suspected illicit alcohol samples. This position may be called upon to testify in court, related to testing samples. The incumbent will receive mínimal supervision from the Chief Chemist and should have experience in quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC). The work is performed in a laboratory setting. Employees are required to observe safety protocols to minimize exposure to toxic substances and fumes.

**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS**:
Education: A Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or other related science which includes completion of at least 24 credit hours in chemistry from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Two years of experience performing laboratory chemical analysis work in a public health or chemistry laboratory.

**NOTES**:
1. Possession of a Master’s degree in chemistry or a related science from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

2. Possession of a Doctorate degree in chemistry from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the required experience.

**DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Experience with Gas Chromatography and ASTM methods is desired.

**LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS**:

- Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle.
- Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland

**SELECTION PROCESS**:
All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date.

**EXAMINATION PROCESS**:

- month probationary period. This probationary period may be extended an additional six months under certain circumstances at the discretion of the appointing authority.

**BENEFITS**:
**STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS**

**FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS**:

- First and Last Name
- Recruitment Number (located at the top of the bulletin)
- The last four digits of your SS#

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

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