Job Description

Job Summary:
Would you like to work at Wisconsin's public health laboratory protecting the public from radiological hazards? The radiochemistry unit at the Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene (WSLH) is looking for a chemist to join our team! This chemist will be responsible for analyzing a variety of samples: water, soil, vegetation, milk, using different analytical methods to determine the radioactivity of the sample. This may include radioactivity analysis for: gross alpha and beta, radium, uranium, tritium, radon as well as other radionuclides. In addition, this position will be accountable for managing quality assurance tasks associated with the radiochemistry unit; this would include duties such as tracking standard operating procedure reviews, proficiency test results, facilitating internal audits and monitoring quality control metrics. After a year of employment at WSLH, the chemist may also have the opportunity to apply for a graduate certificate program in radiochemistry paid for by a national association (if selected to participate).

Responsibilities:
Chemist I (HS048)
Chemist II (HS092)
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Education:
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or closely related degree (i.e., chemical engineer, radiochemistry, nuclear chemistry or similar).

Qualifications:
Chem I: College-level chemistry laboratory course work required. Analytical laboratory experience preferred.

Chem II: College-level chemistry laboratory course work and two - three years analytical laboratory experience required. 5+ years analytical laboratory experience preferred.

Previous experience working in an environmental/radiochemistry laboratory setting is highly desired. Preference will be given to those with chemistry lab experience.

Work Type:
Full Time: 100%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.