Laboratory Organic Chemist I

3 weeks ago


Austin, United States Lower Colorado River Authority Full time

**Job No**: 497920

**FT/PT**: Full-time

**Regular/Project/Seasonal**: Regular

**Location**: Austin, TX 78744

**City**: Austin

**State**: Texas

**Categories**: Operations/Maintenance (Power, Water, Transmission, Telecom), Hybrid

Join an outstanding environmental laboratory team that operates in a high-production facility that receives water quality samples from across the state. As part of the LCRA laboratory, this role is suited for those who enjoy working in a laboratory setting and collaborating in a team environment, including individual assigned duties. You will perform a variety of analytical tests, including Cyanotoxin testing using ADDA ELISA techniques, Carbamate pesticide analysis using HPLC, and Organic analysis using GC and GC-MS. You will work directly with the organic team daily, communicate any sample or production issues to senior staff and the supervisor, and at times cross-train and provide support in other areas of the laboratory. You will be primarily working on independent tasks and performing a variety of duties every day, and attention to detail is critical. This role is an integral part of the laboratory operations and LCRA’s mission, “To enhance the quality of life of the Texans we serve through water stewardship, energy, and community service”.

**You will be trusted to**:

- Prepare analytical reagents and solutions
- Prepare analytical calibration standards
- Perform sample preparation/analysis for various EPA and standard method methodology.
- Create/Load analytical sample results into a Laboratory Information Management System
- Perform analysis using GC, GC-MS, HPLC, and UPLC-MSMS.

**You qualify with**:

- A High School Diploma or equivalent GED
- Experience in performing analytical preparation and/or analysis of samples in a laboratory setting

**You are a great fit with**:

- A Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, microbiology, environmental science, physical sciences, or engineering with 12 or more college semester credit hours in chemistry, or two or more years of experience as an analyst (or equivalent position) in a laboratory.

**You gain**:

- Competitive salary & medical, dental, vision and legal insurance
- Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave
- 401(k) match up to 8% that includes a student loan 401(k) contribution program option
- Life and disability insurance
- Wellness program including wellness incentive
- Extensive learning & development programs

And more - all to create a compelling and rewarding work environment.

**Equal Opportunity Employer**

LCRA provides equal employment opportunities and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at LCRA are based on business need, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state legal requirements governing nondiscrimination in employment.

**Advertised**: 4/23/2024 Central Daylight Time
**Applications close**:


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