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Radio Chemistry Section Senior Chemist (DOH/SLD #10941)

Salary

 

$26.57 - $39.86 Hourly

$55,273 - $82,909 Annually

This position is a Pay Band C7

Posting Details

 
Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date.

Why does the job exist?

 
This position serves as the technical expert and supports the testing operations of the Radiochemistry Section. In particular, this position entirely performs the Environmental Protection Agency procedure for the testing of Radium-228 in drinking water.

How does it get done?

 
This position testing for Radium-228 from start to finish, the responsibilities for this position include providing support to the staff manager in carrying out general lab duties such as reagent making as well as administrative duties such as interacting with vendors, placing purchase orders for needed supplies, and communicating with maintenance crew and other Program Support Bureau staff as needed. This position will be skilled in bench top chemistry and the operation, trending, and troubleshooting of gas proportional counting instrumentation and solid state scintillation counting systems. This position will be responsible for the reduction of raw data to final analytical reports within the confines of a rigorous quality control program. The applicant should have several years of experience in bench top radiochemistry laboratory work and must have successfully operated gas proportional counting hardware and associated software systems for the purpose of beta counting of prepared sources. This work requires experience in calibrating and trending the system for quality control parameters. The applicant must have performed radiochemistry analyses on environmental samples using nuclear counting and nuclear spectroscopy instrumentation while working within Quality Control Requirements to be in compliance with Environmental Protection Agency certified methods and regulations. Experience utilizing basic chemistry and math knowledge as well as experience understanding and utilizing Microsoft Word and Excel for the purpose of final report calculations is required.

Who are the customers?

 
State government agencies, primarily the Drinking Water and Surface Water Quality Bureaus of the New Mexico Environment Department and some private collectors.

Ideal Candidate

 
A Bachelor's degree in chemistry or closely related field as well as at least 4 years of radiochemistry experience.

Minimum Qualification

 
Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or closely related field, and four (4) years paid experience in chemical experimentation and analysis in a laboratory setting. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling eight (8) years may substitute for the required education and experience.

Employment Requirements

 
This position is designated a safety sensitive. Employment is subject to pre-employment and random testing, in accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state law, rules and regulations in relation to alcohol and/or drug testing.

Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Driver's License.  Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive a Defensive Driving Course certificate.  In state and out of state travel may be required.  Successful completion of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is required.

Working Conditions

 
Work is performed in a fully functional laboratory containing biological, chemical, physical, and radiological hazards. Incumbent will be required to use all applicable safety equipment provided by the employer and follow all safety precautions specified by the employer. There will be extended standing, repetitive trunk/arm/hand/neck movements with computer usage or assay/methodologies utilized. Work involves using high voltage electronic instrumentation, and high pressure gas cylinders. Ability to lift/push up to 50 lbs.

Supplemental Information

 

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Agency Contact Information: Nydea Espinoza, Bureau Chief, nydea.espinoza@doh.nm.gov, Email

For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.

Bargaining Unit Position

 
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.

Date Posted
03/20/2026
Job Reference
162127
Organization
Department of Health, State of New Mexico
Location
Albuquerque, NM
Category
Chemistry
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