University of Wisconsin - Madison

Position Vacancy ID: 77338

Title: CHEMIST

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position No.

Cert/Reclass Request No.

Agency No.

EFFECTIVE DATE

11/22/2010

2850077338

285

NAME OF EMPLOYEE

DEPARTMENT, UNIT, WORK ADDRESS

Brenda Anderson

WSLH/ENVIRN SC/ORGAN CHEM

STATE LAB OF HYGIENE- AGRICULTURE DR

2601 AGRICULTURE DR

CLASSIFICATION TITLE OF POSITION

CHEMIST

CLASS TITLE OPTION

NAME & CLASS OF FORMER INCUMBENT

Carol Buelow

AGENCY WORKING TITLE OF POSITION

NAME & CLASS OF EMPLOYEES PERFORMING SIMILAR DUTIES

CHEMIST

NAME AND CLASS OF FIRST-LINE SUPERVISOR

Steve Geis - Chemist Supervisor

DOES THE POSITION SUPERVISE SUBORDINATE EMPLOYEES IN THE PERMANENT POSITION? YES ___ NO ___

IF YES, COMPLETE AND ATTACH A SUPERVISORY POSITION ANALYSIS FORM

POSITION_SUMMARY - PLEASE DESCRIBE BELOW THE MAJOR GOALS OF THIS POSITION:

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DESCRIBE THE GOALS AND WORKER ACTIVITIES OF THIS POSITION (Please see sample format and instructions)

GOALS: Describe the major achievemants, outputs, or results. List them in descending order of importance.

WORKER ACTIVITIES: Under each goal, list the work activities performed to meet that goal.

Time%: Include for goals and major work activities.

TIME%

GOAL AND WORKER ACTIVITIES

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SUPERVISORY SECTION

	a. The supervision, direction and review given to the work of this position is:
	b. The statements and time estimates above and on attachments accurately describe the work assigned to the position. (Please initial and date attachments)
	Signature of first-line supervisor____________________________________________________Date_______________

EMPLOYEE SECTION

I have read and understand that the statements and time estimates above and on attachments are a description
of the functions assigned my position. (Please initial and date attachments)

Signature of employee_____________________________________________________________Date_______________

Signature of Personnel Manager____________________________________________________Date_______________

P-File

Department of Employment Relations

Employee

Department File

Cert Request Copy

Position Summary

This position is responsible for the extraction and analysis of environmental, industrial and quality control samples for organic contaminants such as PCB congeners, pesticides, PAHs, VOCs, and emerging chemicals of concern such as PBDEs, endocrine disrupters, and pharmaceuticals. In this position the chemist will be using gas and liquid chromatography with various detectors such as mass spectrometry, flame ionization, and electron capture. In addition to the operation of these instruments, the analyst is responsible for maintenance and trouble shooting of equipment, as well as literacy, in the associated software. This position functions under close supervision progressing to limited supervision.

The person in this position is expected to model and use the tools and principles of quality management in their daily work including: Demonstrate exceptional customer service by establishing and maintaining effective professional relationships with managers, supervisors, coworkers, and all customers. Consistently model appropriate behaviors and assist other staff in developing effective relationships. Provide constructive feedback for the purpose of continuous improvement in a manner that is supportive of the State Laboratory of Hygiene and its mission. Consistently model the skills for getting and giving constructive feedback. Learn and use data collection tools for decision making. Instruct other staff in the purpose and use of these tools. Use effective team skills to contribute to the efficient operation of the work unit and the organization. Present ideas, carry out assignments, and provide information. Lead and facilitate teams. Participate in continuous learning through professional development activities. Research and introduce opportunities to other staff. Effectively share knowledge and skills obtained through professional development.

Goals and Worker Activities

A.	75%	Analysis of Environmental Samples for Organic Pollutants under General Supervision of a Higher Level Chemist or Supervisor
	1.	Prepare and extract fish, wildlife, water, soil, sediment, and air according to approved methodology for organic pollutants.
	2.	Inject sample extracts into a gas and/or liquid chromatograph.
	3.	Interpret data into concise and accurate reports that may be used in litigation.
	4.	Enter accurate sample information and results in the laboratory computer system.
	5.	Maintain and repair gas chromatographs and gel permeation chromatographs.
	6.	Perform routine laboratory duties, such as wash glassware, dispose of completed samples according to UW Safety Guidelines, and clean work area.

B.	15%	Maintain the Existing Quality Assurance Program
	1.	Perform quality control checks on instruments, including spikes, method blanks, and internal standards.
	2.	Perform EPA and Organic Chemistry unit quality control samples.

C.	10%	Adapt Literature Methodology and Develop Methods for Organic Chemical Analysis to Meet Laboratory Needs
	1.	Review literature methods.
	2.	Adapt literature methods to appropriate laboratory procedure.

Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of chemistry (organic, inorganic, quantitative, qualitative, and instrumental).
Knowledge of organic chemical analysis of environmental samples for organic chemical contamination such as pesticides, PCB congeners, volatile organic chemicals, PAHs, PBDEs, endocrine disrupters, pharmaceuticals, and others.
Knowledge of the principles of packed and capillary column gas/liquid chromatography utilizing a variety of instrument detectors.
Knowledge of the operation of gas, liquid, and gel permeation chromatographs, detectors, autosamplers, concentrators, computers, and their peripherals.
Knowledge of the routine maintenance of gas, liquid, and gel permeation chromatographs, detectors, autosamplers, concentrators, computers, and their peripherals.
Knowledge of laboratory quality control, including statistical data reduction.
Knowledge and ability to clearly present scientific information in a variety of situations.
Knowledge of EPA methods pertaining to organic chemical analysis.
Knowledge of Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources' regulations pertaining to organic chemical analysis.
Knowledge of the safe handling of chemicals, reagents, glassware, and instruments.
Knowledge and proficiency in the use of computer programs, including Word and Excel.
Effective use of quality principles and tools.
Effective team skills.
Exceptional customer service skills.
Effective interpersonal skills.