Lab Scientist I: LC-MS/MS & HPLC Expert (2nd Shift)

Sonic Reference Laboratory; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonic Reference Laboratory, Inc in Austin, TX is seeking a Scientist I to perform routine and advanced extractions and analyses using LC-MS/MS or HPLC. The role focuses on accurate, efficient work within a lean, quality-driven lab environment.

The position requires a scientific degree and 1+ year of lab and extraction experience, with the ability to work on the 2nd shift (11:00am–7:00pm, Tue–Sat) and handle routine duties, data recording, and instrument maintenance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a scientific field is required or preferred.
• 1+ year of laboratory experience and 1+ year of extraction experience.
• Experience with LC-MS/MS or HPLC is expected or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares solutions, mobile phases, and buffers for analyses.
• Performs LC-MS/MS or HPLC extractions and related sample prep.
• Plans and conducts laboratory work independently with quality control.
• Documents procedures clearly and promptly in logs and SOPs.
• Maintains and troubleshoots LC-MS/MS or HPLC instruments.
• Monitors assays and assists with inventory and paperwork.
• Supports with routine lab maintenance and clean-up.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a scientific field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Sonic Reference Laboratory, Inc in Austin, TX is seeking a Scientist I to perform routine and advanced extractions and analyses using LC-MS/MS or HPLC. The role focuses on accurate, efficient work within a lean, quality-driven lab environment.

The position requires a scientific degree and 1+ year of lab and extraction experience, with the ability to work on the 2nd shift (11:00am–7:00pm, Tue–Sat) and handle routine duties, data recording, and instrument maintenance.