Chemist III Opening Date: August 3, 2026 Closing Date: August 14, 2026 Job Class Code: 6403 Grade:27 (09) Salary: $68,140.80 - $96,220.80 per year* *This is inclusive of a 10.00% recruitment and retention stipend Location: This is a full-time position located in Augusta. This position allows for partial telework in state with manager approval. Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions. -AGENCY PROMOTIONAL ONLY- This is only open to those with promotional status in the Department of Health and Human Services. Job Description: You will oversee the Radiochemistry section within the Maine Health and Environmental Testing Laboratory. This position is responsible for providing leadership, supervision and assistance to staff, maintaining quality control/quality assurance measures in the Radiochemistry section, conducting necessary calibration of instrumentation, assisting in internal and external audits, and rectifying any deficiencies found. You will also: • Oversee daily operations of the Radiochemistry Section. • Ensure radiochemistry tests are completed efficiently and on schedule. • Become trained and competent in all testing methods to assist with analysis as needed. • Perform proficiency testing as required. • Ensure data review, including primary and secondary review of data packages, with particular attention on quality control and accurate reporting. • Ensure staff are properly trained in each analysis. • Participate in annual internal audits. • Lead validations of new instruments and methods. • Read, understand, and comply with all Quality System requirements, including Data Integrity, Ethics, and Safety Training. • Provide quality customer service to clients, partners, co-workers, and the public. • Learn and assist with LIMS improvements, as related to the Radio Chemistry section within HETL. • Maintain an independent and impartial approach when examining samples and interpreting results. • Prioritize environmental analytical analyses, work with analysts regarding difficulties, obtain accreditation, and minimize need for subcontracting analyses. • Conduct staff meetings, as necessary, to discuss successes, issues, and opportunities. • Evaluate future planning needs, both short-term and long-term. Minimum Qualifications: A Bachelors Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related laboratory science and four (4) years professional level experience in analytical chemistry. Equivalent experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis. Preferred candidates will also have: o Knowledge of and experience with Radiochemistry o Radiation Safety Officer training o Experience using advanced analytical instrumentation. Thinking about applying? Research shows that people from historically excluded communities tend to apply to jobs only when they check every box in the posting. If you're currently reading this and hesitating to apply for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! Let us know how your experience and passion set you apart. Application Information: For additional information about this position please contact Samson Omole, HETL Director at (207) 287-2703. Please submit all documents or files in PDF or Word format. To request a paper application, please contact [email protected] Benefits of working for the State of Maine: No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto-"Dirigo" or "I lead"-as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including: • Work-Life Fit - Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave. When you or immediate members of your family are ill, utilize 12 days of sick leave per year. • Health Insurance Coverage - The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($12,213.60 - $13,650.48 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costsfor you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State. • Health Insurance Premium Credit - Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements. • Dental Insurance - The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($365.28 annual value). • Retirement Plan - The State contributes the equivalent of 14.06% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee. • Gym Membership Reimbursement - Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense. • Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts - Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses. • Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness - The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office. • Living Resources Program - Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program. • Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child-including non-birthing and adoptive parents-receive six weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act. • Voluntary Deferred Compensation - Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions. State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness. Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time. There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.