Clinical LC-MS/MS Chemist II – Neonatal Screening

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

Job summary

Texas Department of State Health Services in Austin, TX is seeking a Clinical Lab Chemist II to perform high-volume LC-MS/MS analyses on newborn screening specimens, including sample preparation, quality control, and data review under supervision.

Requires a bachelor’s degree in chemical, biological, or clinical laboratory science or medical technology, with strong MS/MS/LC-MS/MS knowledge and the ability to maintain rigorous documentation and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology.
• Experience with MS/MS and LC-MS/MS analysis preferred.
• Ability to perform high-volume, complex analyses with quality control and recordkeeping.

Responsibilities

• Performs high-volume complex MS/MS and LC-MS/MS analysis on newborn screening specimens.
• Performs sample extraction and test solutions; maintains documentation.
• Performs routine preventive maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment.
• Evaluates complex data and interprets test results with team input.
• Ensures safety practices and proper waste disposal.

Skills

Laboratory knowledge

Clinical chemistry

Quality control

Quality assurance

MS/MS

LC-MS/MS

Communication

Following procedures

Record keeping

Teamwork

Safety

Instrument troubleshooting

Analytical reagents preparation

Computers for reports

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemical/biological/clinical lab science or medical technology

Tools

Laboratory instruments

Mass spectrometry equipment

Job description

Texas Department of State Health Services in Austin, TX is seeking a Clinical Lab Chemist II to perform high-volume LC-MS/MS analyses on newborn screening specimens, including sample preparation, quality control, and data review under supervision.

Requires a bachelor’s degree in chemical, biological, or clinical laboratory science or medical technology, with strong MS/MS/LC-MS/MS knowledge and the ability to maintain rigorous documentation and safety standards.