Chemist I (Temporary)

This is a temporary position and there are no leave or retirement benefits offered with this position. Temporary employees who work an annual average of 30 or more hours per week may be eligible for health insurance coverage under the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP). For more information on Health Benefits offered visit www.shpnc.org .

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Note: Permanent and time-limited NC State Government employees must separate from their permanent or time-limited position in order to work in a temporary position . All temporary employees are limited to one NC State Government temporary assignment at a time.

Individuals hired into a temporary State job must be fully qualified for the job. OSHR supports the Governor's Job Ready initiative and seeks to expand a temporary skill set to enhance their qualifications for State government and private sector jobs. Exposure to an agency's culture, process, procedures , and potential learning opportunities can provide valuable experience to those who may seek permanent employment with the state.

This temporary position is located in 4312 District Drive Raleigh - Wake County .

Job Order Hourly Rate of Pay: $36 (Based on education and/or years of relevant work experience reflected on the application) .

Effective July 1, 2025, candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed from the class specification. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed within this vacancy announcement will be used only as management preferences and will be used to screen for the most qualified pool of applicants.

This position is assigned to the Department of Health and Human Services.

This position is a members of the CDC's Laboratory Response Network for Chemical Agents (LRN-C). This position (and two others) work closely with Federal, State, and Local partners to identify hazards and mitigate risks. This position routinely evaluates, validates, and implements cutting-edge technologies to rapidly detect chemical threats, toxins, and weapons of mass destruction that could cause citizen fatality, if they are left undetected. This position is one of 3 on-call that ensure 24/7/365 coverage for response when
needed.