Chemist II

Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 54,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

State employee benefits

Job summary

Texas Department of State Health Services in Austin seeks a Chemist II to perform analysis of environmental samples on the Semivolatile Organic Compounds Team, using GC, GC/MS, and UHPLC. You will prepare, extract, and analyze samples and ensure quality control per SOPs.

The role involves method development support, maintaining equipment, following safety and HHSC/DSHS policies, and coordinating with team leaders to meet holding times.

Qualifications

• Experience performing GC, GC/MS and UHPLC analyses.
• Familiarity with quality control procedures and SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, extract, and analyze samples for GC, GC/MS, and UHPLC.
• Maintain equipment and perform routine cleaning of glassware.
• Document procedures accurately and follow safety guidelines.

Skills

GC analysis

GC/MS analysis

UHPLC analysis

Quality control procedures

Tools

GC

GC/MS

UHPLC

SOPs

Job description

Date: Nov 2, 2026 Location: AUSTIN, TX DSHS is committed to hiring skilled and dedicated individuals who share a passion for public health to pursue our vision of A Healthy Texas. If you are looking to make an impact and tackle new challenges, we encourage you to consider a career with us.

Employee Benefits

DSHS offers insurance coverage and other benefits available through the State of Texas Group Benefits Plan administered by the Employee Retirement System of Texas (ERS). To learn more about all the benefits available to you as a DSHS employee and other DSHS opportunities for early career pathways, visit the DSHS Careers Page.

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Job Details

Functional Title: Chemist II
Job Title: Chemist II
Agency: Dept of State Health Services
Department: Environmental Sciences
Posting Number: 22979
Closing Date: 11/16/2026
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Life, Physical, and Social Science
Salary Range: $4,815.12 - $5,537.38
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-19
Shift: Day
Telework: Not Eligible for Telework
Travel: Up to 5%
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full Time/Part Time: Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt
Facility Location: Job Location City: AUSTIN
Job Location Address: 1100 W 49TH ST (DBGL)
Other Locations: MOS Codes: 8831,43EX,43TX,4B0X1,4T0X1,61CX,9S100

Works on the Semivolatile Organic Compounds Team performing analysis on environmental samples. Works with team leaders on projects with moderate latitude for independent judgment to complete assigned tasks. Performs the preparation, extraction, and moderately complex analysis of samples for gas chromatography (GC), gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS), and ultra high-performance liquid chromatography (UHPLC) using approved methods for the sample matrix. Performs all quality control (QC) measures required by the method and the standard operating procedure (SOP) and documents procedures accurately. Consults with team leader or group manager on complex chromatograms and spectral interpretation to determine the appropriate procedure for quantitation. Performs routine maintenance on equipment and required cleaning procedures for glassware. Based on work area, consistently complies with DSHS Laboratory, local, state and federal guidelines to ensure a safe functioning laboratory. Maintains supplies, follows inventory procedures, properly disposes of waste, and performs other duties as assigned. Manages sample load and tracks samples to meet required holding times. Assists with method development and validation projects. Follows all HHSC and DSHS Policies and Procedures.

Essential Job Functions (EJFs)

1. EJF 1. Chemistry/QC: Prepare and/or analyze samples for organic compounds by GC, GC/MS, UH