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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Chemist 2 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Reference #: 4431543 THE POSITION Are you passionate about advancing your career while making a valuable contribution to safeguarding the well-being of Pennsylvanians? The Department of Agriculture is currently looking for a skilled scientific professional to undertake essential responsibilities as a Chemist 2 in the Bureau of Food Safety and Laboratory Services. Don't miss out on this thrilling chance and apply today!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK The Bureau of Food Safety and Laboratory Services aims to safeguard and maintain the safety of food throughout the entire food production process. This is achieved through education, regulation, and ensuring compliance with food safety laws and regulations. As part of this role, you will be responsible for conducting chemical and physical analysis of various food products, including human food, animal feed, agronomic products, and environmental samples. The purpose of these analyses is to determine compliance with the regulatory standards established and enforced by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. Additionally, you will be tasked with analyzing both raw agricultural commodities and processed commodities for adherence to USDA and/or state organic program standards, using approved methods such as those provided by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Association of Official Analytical Collaboration (AOAC), or internal standard operating procedures.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in thePosition Description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment. Work hours are 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch. Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 1 day per week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: One year as a Chemist 1; or One year of professional chemical analytical experience, and a bachelor's degree that includes 30 credits in chemistry or biochemistry; or A graduate degree in chemistry.
Other Requirements:
You must meet thePA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the linkand click on Residency. You must be able to perform essential job functions. How to Apply:
Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans:
Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.asprax and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam). Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. Your score is valid for this specific posting only. You must provide complete and accurate information or: your score may be lower than deserved. you may be disqualified. You may only apply/test once for this posting. Your results will be provided via email.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.