Environmental Scientist

1 week ago


Sacramento, California, United States Department of Food & Agriculture Full time
Job Description and Duties

The Department of Food & Agriculture is seeking a highly skilled Environmental Scientist to join our team at the Center for Analytical Chemistry (CAC). As an Environmental Scientist, you will play a critical role in conducting analyses, gathering scientific data, and reviewing and reporting on pesticides and other chemicals that affect the environment and food supply.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Analyze environmental and food samples using gas and liquid chromatograph coupled with various detectors to obtain quantitative values of environmental contaminants.
  • Conduct analyses and collect critical, realistic pesticide residue data for local, state, and federal agencies in their risk assessment and enforcement activities.
  • Analyze pesticides and quaternary ammonium chloride products for label compliance following the National Enforcement Investigational Center's guidelines.
  • Analyze minerals, dietary supplements, heavy metals, and copper-containing herbicides using Inductively Coupled Plasma analyzer (ICP-OES), flame, and graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrophotometers.
  • Perform quantitative gravimetric analysis and Microscopy on animal fertilizing materials following approved methodologies.
  • Review or revise existing methods, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and work instructions using established scientific techniques and methods to meet customer needs.
  • Perform validation of analytical methods according to laboratory procedures and protocols to ensure established scientific techniques are followed.
Working Conditions:

The duties of this job are performed indoors approximately 100% of the time. Regular or recurring telework may occur as part of the incumbent's ongoing regular schedule in accordance with CDFA's Telework Policy.

Requirements:
  • A completed Health Questionnaire and Physician's Report prior to appointment.
  • A Statement of Qualifications submitted with your State Application (Std. 678).
Benefits:

The Department of Food & Agriculture offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings, and paid time off.



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