Analytical Chemist - Environmental Laboratory

Spllabs; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Employer-paid life, AD&D, and health

Paid time off, sick leave, and paidhol

Paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition reimbursement and professional

Job summary

SPL is seeking an Analytical Chemist for our environmental laboratory in Round Rock, TX. You will work in a fast-paced, high-volume setting handling EPA-based analyses and instrumentation.

The role emphasizes hands-on use of ICP-MS, GC-MS, GC, HPLC, and IC, along with data review in LIMS and QA/QC oversight. On-site, full-time with comprehensive benefits awaits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or Environmental Science.
• 2+ years of professional analytical laboratory experience in a regulated environment.
• Experience operating, calibrating, maintaining, and troubleshooting analytical instrumentation (ICP-MS, GC-MS, GC, HPLC, IC).
• Working knowledge of QA/QC, data review, documentation, and regulatory compliance.
• Proficiency with MS Office and LIMS.

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis on environmental and quality control samples per EPA methods and lab procedures.
• Prepare, digest, and process samples using approved analytical methods, SOPs, and regulatory protocols.
• Operate, calibrate, troubleshoot, and maintain analytical instrumentation.
• Review, interpret, validate, and document analytical data within LIMS.
• Perform QA/QC checks and identify instrument drift or sample anomalies for corrective action.
• Support method development, transfer, verification, optimization, and troubleshooting activities.
• Assist with CAPA investigations, SOP updates, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and meet turnaround times and productivity goals.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

ICP-MS

GC-MS

HPLC

LIMS

QA/QC

Instrumentation troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Environmental Science

Tools

MS Office

LIMS

Job description

Description

At SPL, the work you do matters. Our teams provide trusted energy and environmental testing and measurement solutions that protect communities, support critical infrastructure, and safeguard the environment. With a nationwide footprint and opportunities for growth across multiple locations and disciplines, SPL is a place where you can build a career while making a real-world impact.

We're seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Analytical Chemist to join our environmental laboratory in Round Rock, TX.

This is an exciting opportunity for a driven Chemist who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume laboratory environment and is passionate about hands-on analytical instrumentation, complex problem-solving, and delivering high-quality data that directly supports environmental compliance, public safety, and critical regulatory decision-making.

What You’ll Do

• Perform analysis on environmental and quality control samples in accordance with EPA methods and laboratory procedures
• Prepare, digest, and process samples using approved analytical methods, SOPs, and regulatory protocols
• Operate, calibrate, troubleshoot, and maintain analytical instrumentation
• Review, interpret, validate, and document analytical data within LIMS
• Perform QA/QC checks and identify instrument drift, matrix interferences, analytical discrepancies, or sample anomalies requiring corrective action
• Support method development, transfer, verification, optimization, and troubleshooting activities
• Assist with CAPA investigations, SOP updates, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and collaborate with team members to meet turnaround times and productivity goals
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Requirements

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science, or a related scientific discipline
• 2+ years of professional analytical laboratory experience in a regulated environment
• Proven hands-on experience operating, calibrating, maintaining, and troubleshooting analytical instrumentation, including ICP-MS, GC-MS, GC, HPLC, and IC
• Demonstrated experience with analytical method development, optimization, validation, verification, and implementation
• Working knowledge of laboratory quality systems, including QA/QC, data review, documentation, and regulatory compliance
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Employer-paid life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support

Work Schedule

• Full-time, on-site position
• Ability to work outside of scheduled hours as required to meet operational or workload needs

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At SPL, we believe that a diverse team is a strong team. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees can thrive. We make all employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities or for sincerely held religious beliefs, in accordance with applicable laws. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process, please let us know.

Visa Sponsorship

At this time, SPL is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. We sincerely appreciate your interest and understanding, and we encourage you to explore other opportunities with us that may be a fit in the future.