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Orange County Utilities (OCU) provides water resources and solid waste recovery services to protect and enrich the lives of the citizens and guests of Orange County Florida. The Water Division ensures a safe and reliable water supply for all of Orange County Utilities¿ customers. The Water Division operates four regional facilities and eight satellite facilities that collectively produce approximately 60 million gallons of drinking water per day.
The Water Division is seeking a highly qualified individual to fill the position of ¿Professional On-Call¿ in the Organics section of the laboratory. This position is responsible for sample preparation and analysis of volatile and/or semi-volatile organic contaminants by approved EPA or Standard Method procedures. Work is performed with considerable independence and the exercise of independent judgment under the general supervision of the department manager or other designated supervisor.
Job Description
Representative Duties

• Performs a full range of duties characteristic of an environmental analytical laboratory, including but not limited to extracting and analyzing Organics samples, preparing reagents and maintaining appropriate and sufficient supplies to perform analyses.
• Assist with research and method development for solid phase and microextraction procedures as well as instrumental analysis utilizing GCMS SIM or Triple Quadrupole analysis.
• Coaching/training junior staff members using personal experience and knowledge of instrumentation and analytical processes.
• Routine maintenance and troubleshooting of instrumentation and equipment.
• Posting data in LIMS and reviewing results to ensure Quality Assurance compliance.
• Participating in duties related to the cleanliness of the workspace; glassware washing, disposal of samples, digests, and extracts, etc.
• Develops and revises standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Assists in report writing, data handling and other office tasks as directed.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology or a closely related science field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience may be substituted for formal education, provided the experience is related to Chemist work in laboratory.
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License.
Preferences

• Experience with volatile/semi-volatile Organics analysis using gas or liquid chromatography instrumentation (GC, GCMS, HPLC, LCMS, etc.)
• Experience with Organics sample extraction procedures.
• Working knowledge of EPA and Standard Methods drinking and wastewater methods (500, 600 and 8000 series methods).
• Experience in chemical analysis work in a NELAP certified environmental laboratory.
• Computer experience, including working knowledge of spreadsheet and word processing programs.
• Experience with analytical equipment and laboratory record keeping.
• Experience with Laboratory Information Systems (LIMS)

Application Deadline
Open Date: 06/30/2026
Close Date: 07/13/2026
This posting is subject to close without prior notice.
Salary Information
Pay Grade: 418 - From $22.96 to $34.44
FLSA Status:
Placement based on Education and Experience
Benefits

• 10 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays annually.
• 18 days paid time off per year.
• Longevity bonus based on years of service.
• 6 days of paid TERM (sick) time annually.
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, additional life insurance.
• Free basic life, long term disability, and employee assistance for all the family members effective on day one.
• Participation in the Florida Retirement System.

• Employee assistance program includes multiple free one on one sessions with licensed counselors and online tools for legal advice, financial planning, personal life balance, etc.
• Free access to Wellworks gyms and Orange County Recreation Centers.
• Free onsite wellness coaching, including dietician and nurse.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Earn service time to forgive student loans.

Disclaimer: Benefits may vary for employees under collective bargaining agreements.
For more information on Benefits visit - https://www.ocfl.net/EmploymentVolunteerism/EmployeeBenefits.aspx
Veterans Preference
If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the closing date of the posting. Please scan and upload a copy of your cover letter and supporting documents, to Orange County Human Resources Division via the secure Box.com folder .
Your cover letter should include the Job ID number you are applying for, the title of the position, your full name and the last 4 digits of your social security number. *If you are a current employee returning from active military service, you may be eligible for promotion preference if the active military service qualifies for Veterans' Preference. Please note that Veterans' Preference applies only to a Veterans' first promotion after reinstatement or reemployment, without exception.
Educational Requirements
If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) . If you have obtained education from a country other than the United States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the United States equivalency by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluations (AICE) at your expense.
Address
Orange County Utilities
Water Division
9124 Curry Ford Road
Orlando, FL 32825
Notes
Hours per week: 40
Working Hours: Monday ¿ Friday between the hours of 7:30 am ¿ 4:00 pm.
Selected candidates will be required to provide employment references and will be required to complete a pre-employment drug, physical and background check.