Chemist III - Cannabis Testing
Springfield, IL, US, 62702
Job Requisition ID: 46472
Closing Date: 05/28/2025
Agency: Department of Agriculture
Class Title: CHEMIST III - 06943
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: $6688 - $9745 anticipated starting salary monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC062
Merit Comp Code:
This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
Why Work for Illinois?
Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
Essential Functions
- Conducts laboratory analysis of cannabis and cannabis products
- Prepares and obtains extracts from cannabis and cannabis products using wet chemistry laboratory techniques involving complex mixtures and matrices.
- Records data, observations, and calculations accurately in an electronic laboratory notebook.
- Calibrates, maintains, and performs quality control experiments on the laboratory instrumentation.
- Uses laboratory software for sample receipt/tracking/instrumental data collection.
- Travels to assist with the collection and transporting of samples from growers, infusers and laboratories as directed.
- Researches and develops improvements to analytical methods and procedures.
- Gives expert testimony in court or enforcement hearings concerning procedures, complex instrumentation, analytical results, and the complicated, involved interpretation of data obtained from the tests.
- Participates in the laboratory proficiency testing program, and successfully completes an annual examination.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires completion of four years of college, including at least 32 semester hours in chemistry from a recognized college or university, supplemented by three years' professional experience in the practice of analytical chemistry.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prefers thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of analytical chemistry and modern laboratory methods, procedures, materials, and equipment.
- Prefers extensive knowledge of pertinent state and federal laws, rules and regulations.
- Prefers working knowledge of physics, biochemistry and related sciences.
- Prefers experience with the responsibility for extreme accuracy in conducting difficult analyses, to make recommendations based upon findings and to prepare technical scientific reports of same.
- Prefers experience in interpreting applicable state and federal legislation.
- Prefers experience with performing independent research and to devise new methods of testing.
- Prefers experience in repairing and calibrating complex, sophisticated laboratory equipment.
- Prefers experience with assigning, directing and reviewing work of subordinate professional staff.
Conditions of Employment
- Ability to pass a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
- Requires a valid driver's license and the ability to frequently travel statewide.
- The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Work Location: 801 E Sangamon Ave, Springfield, Illinois, 62702
Agency Contact: Bureau of Human Resources
Email: AGR.HumanResources@illinois.gov
Phone #: 217-785-5099
Posting Group: Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
AGR values employees with different backgrounds, life experiences, and talents.
AGR offers a robust benefit package including;
- Monday-Friday work schedule
- Flexible work schedules in many program areas
- Health, life, vision, and dental insurance
- 12 Weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
- Pension Plan
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- Deferred Compensation, and other pre-tax benefit programs
- Employees earn twelve (12) paid sick days annually
- Ten to twenty-five (10-25) paid vacation days based on years of service
- Employees earn three (3) paid personal days pro-rated based on start date
- Thirteen - Fourteen (13-14) paid state holidays annually
If this opportunity appeals to you, please apply today!
This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.
If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.
State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.
Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.
If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:
State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid
Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
- donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
- systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
Nearest Major Market: Springfield