The State of Connecticut, Department of Public Health (DPH) is currently seeking a qualified individual for the position of Laboratory Consultant in the Environmental Laboratory Certification Program (ELCP)!

This position will serve as a direct report to the Supervising Environmental Analyst of ELCP. The ELCP is responsible for certifying laboratories that test a variety of environmental contaminants including, but not limited to, air, water, soil, sediments, and wastes. This is accomplished by a system of on-site inspections, proficiency test (PT) samples, and document review (i.e. Lab QA Plans and SOPs). Additionally, the ELCP conducts compliance investigations.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS: - Location: 410 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT - Work Schedule: Typically Monday - Friday - Work Shift: Full-time, First Shift - Work Hours: 35 hours per week - A flex schedule and an opportunity to telework in accordance with State policies may be permitted following the successful completion of a working test period.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU - Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page! - Professional growth and development opportunities - A healthy work/life balance to all employees

DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO - Engage in a rewarding career; - Provide support to a division that is passionate about improving the lives - of those we serve; - Assist our clients so they can achieve success; - Make a difference in the public sector; - Work together in a collaborative team environment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED - College training in chemistry, medical technology, microbiology or a closely related field may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree. - A Master's degree in chemistry, medical technology, microbiology or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

Assuring the conditions in which people can be healthy Preventing disease, injury, and disability Promoting the equal enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health, which is a human right and a priority of the state. DPH accomplishes this through the implementation of its Strategic Plan which outlines the actions that DPH is taking to accomplish its Mission.