Lead Chemist — GC/GC-MS & HPLC Analysis

Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Texas Department of State Health Services in Austin seeks a Chemist III to perform GC, GC/MS, and HPLC analyses, manage data review, and lead sample tracking into the analytical workflow.

The role emphasizes quality assurance, equipment maintenance, and collaboration with Team Leaders on development and validation projects, with a focus on meeting regulatory standards and ensuring data integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in a high-throughput environmental laboratory.
• Experience with GC, GC/MS, or HPLC preferred.
• EPA laboratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze samples by GC/GC-MS/HPLC.
• Lead worker duties: track samples, review data, report results.
• Maintain and troubleshoot laboratory equipment and inventory.
• Support quality assurance and document control per SOPs.

Skills

GC analysis

Lead worker

Quality assurance

Data review

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry or related field

Tools

Gas Chromatography

GC/MS

HPLC

Job description

Texas Department of State Health Services in Austin seeks a Chemist III to perform GC, GC/MS, and HPLC analyses, manage data review, and lead sample tracking into the analytical workflow.

The role emphasizes quality assurance, equipment maintenance, and collaboration with Team Leaders on development and validation projects, with a focus on meeting regulatory standards and ensuring data integrity.