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JOIN OUR TEAM: ASSISTANT AIR QUALITY CHEMIST SOUTH COAST AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT (SOUTH COAST AQMD) South Coast AQMD is seeking a skilled and motivated individual for the Assistant Air Quality Chemist position. ABOUT SOUTH COAST AQMD The South Coast Air Quality Management District is committed to safeguarding public health and the environment by regulating air quality and developing policies to reduce pollution. We strive to achieve clean air standards for the 17 million people across Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties, including the Coachella Valley. ABOUT OUR LABORATORY Our 20,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art air quality laboratory is staffed by 50+ professionals and processes more than 60,000 samples annually. Using advanced techniques such as GC, LC, IC, MS, XRF, FTIR, ICP-MS, and PTR-MS, our laboratory supports compliance, research, policy development, and collaborative studies with agencies including CARB, U.S. EPA, law enforcement, and universities. POSITION OVERVIEW The Assistant Air Quality Chemist is the entry-level classification in the Air Quality Chemist career series. This role is designed for individuals beginning their careers in analytical chemistry and environmental testing. Under general supervision, incumbents build upon their education by learning and applying a wide range of laboratory techniques--including instrumental, micro-analytical, physical, and wet-chemical methods--used to evaluate air quality and identify contaminants. QUALIFICATIONS Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in chemistry, preferably with an emphasis in qualitative and quantitative analysis. Experience: • Assistant Air Quality Chemist: No experience is required. • Air Quality Chemist: Three years as an Assistant Air Quality Chemist or equivalent. Substitution: A master's degree in chemistry may substitute for up to one year of the required experience; a doctorate in chemistry may substitute for up to two years' experience. WHY JOIN SOUTH COAST AQMD? • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits • Opportunities for professional growth and development • A collaborative, mission-driven workplace SALARY & BENEFITS • Salary: $74,212.56 - $102,438.32 annually • Full-time position with generous benefits package HOW TO APPLY Please apply online at https://www.aqmd.gov/careers. The application period is expected to remain open until October 23, 2025. However, depending on the volume of applications received, the application period may close at any time. We look forward to welcoming you to the South Coast AQMD team!