CHEMIST I - CONTRACTUAL

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MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE HEADQUARTERS - ANNAPOLIS, MARYLAND

The Chemist will perform analysis on agriculture materials, such as animal feeds, fertilizers and pesticides to assess specification compliance of those commercial products to the manufacturer's statement of content. They will also perform analysis that support the Department's, the Section's and other regulatory programs and initiatives prompted by state, federal, and local regulatory programs to conform to animal and consumer protection, public health and environmental standards.

Determines by chemical analysis the presence of specific analyte(s) and quantify them by performing specific procedures to isolate them from formulation/various matrixes and using state of the art analytical instrumentation. i.e., GC/FID, GC/ECD, GC/NPD, GC/MSD, HPLC-UV-vis, spectrometric and titrometric analysis, etc.

Prepares spreadsheets and reports of the methods, procedures, modifications, standards, instrumentation, calculations and any information relevant to the determination of the results to document the analytical process, that the Quality Assurance requirements are met, and the data produced by analysis is quantitatively or qualitatively defensible.

Attends scientific meetings, vendor seminars, and trainings.

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.  Transcripts must accompany application.

Experience: None.

Note: Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in chemistry classification or chemistry specialty codes in the chemistry field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

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.

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application (and on separate pages, if necessary) to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.  

This is a full-time contractual position.  As a contractual position, the selected candidate will be paid only for hours worked.  This position has no state-paid leave (i.e. sick leave, annual leave, personal leave, holidays, etc.).  The person filling this position may purchase healthcare insurance at the State's group rate, subsidy to be determined upon hire.

Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application.

Online applications are STRONGLY preferred, however paper applications will be accepted from candidates who may not have internet access.  All paper applications must be received by 4:30 PM on the closing date, no exceptions.  (Postmarks not accepted.)  Mail applications to:

Maryland Department of Agriculture
Human Resource Office, Room 304
50 Harry S. Truman Parkway
Annapolis, MD  21401

If you are submitting additional information, such as transcripts, the preferred method is to upload them online with your application.  If you are unable to upload, you may mail, hand-deliver or fax (HR Fax # 410-841-5846).  Mailing Address:  Maryland Department of Agriculture, Human Resource Office, Room 304, 50 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Annapolis, MD  21401.

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.

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