Austin Energy Utility Chemist I

IMDiversity Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Austin Energy Utility Chemist I at Holly St. Laboratory performs routine analytical tasks under supervision, following established procedures to support water quality analysis and safety compliance.

Duties include evaluating samples, calibrating equipment, applying QA/QC procedures, assisting with technical reports, and supporting projects. A Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related science and a valid Texas Class C license are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related science is required.
• Knowledge of QA/QC procedures and laboratory safety is expected.
• Experience with routine analytical methods and data interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates samples to determine appropriate analysis and methodology.
• Maintains and calibrates laboratory equipment and maintains safety standards.
• Applies QA/QC procedures to check precision and accuracy of data.
• Prepares technical reports and assists with project work.
• Complies with regulatory standards and safety guidelines.
• Implements standard operating procedures and assists with workflow.

Skills

Laboratory safety

QA/QC

Analytical thinking

Data analysis

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or related science

Tools

pH meter

Spectrometer

LIMS

Excel

Job description

Austin Energy Utility Chemist I

Locations

Holly St. Laboratory

Time type

Full time

Job Requisition ID

JR105152

About This Position

Works under close supervision using working knowledge to perform routine analytical activities with established procedures.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities

• Evaluates samples to determine appropriate analysis and/or methodology.
• Performs laboratory tasks in accordance with laboratory standards documented in Quality Manual.
• Maintains, troubleshoots, and calibrates equipment and/or sterilizes equipment.
• Recognizes the need for and applies established Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) procedures as needed to check or improve precision and accuracy of analytical data.
• Complies with applicable regulatory standards, policies, codes, regulations, and industry and organizational safety guidelines.
• Implements and maintains standard operating procedures.
• Assists in implementing projects.
• Assists with preparing technical reports.

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised

None.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
• Knowledge of local, state and federal law and city ordinances.
• Knowledge of water quality analysis and operational / industry safety guidelines.
• Knowledge of chemical principles and methods.
• Knowledge of safely working with hazardous chemicals.
• Skill in oral and written communications.
• Skill in collecting, analyzing and interpreting applicable research data.
• Skill using appropriate mathematics for chemical analysis.
• Ability to use appropriate database system to track lab information.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
• Ability to troubleshoot, maintain and repair various analytical instrumentation.
• Ability to analyze and resolve irregular events.Ability to work in an industrial facility.
• Ability to climb, crawl, crouch or assume other non-sitting positions to take samples, check equipment and chemical tank levels, and replace and repair equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental or Natural Science or related field.
• One (1) additional year of experience may substitute for one (1) year of the required education with a maximum substitution of four (4) years.

Licenses and Certifications Required

• Valid Texas Class "C" Driver's License.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of laboratory safety protocols and PPE.
• Experience with analytical instrumentation (i.e. pH meter, spectrometer, etc.)
• Experience with solution preparation.
• Experience with waste handling.
• Various software knowledge (Excel, LIMS, Access, etc.)