Chemist I

3 weeks ago

Austin, Texas, United States DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES Full time

Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled Chemist I to join our team at the Department of State Health Services. As a Chemist I, you will work closely with Team Leaders in the Inorganic Chemistry Group on projects that require minimal latitude for independent judgment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Rotates as needed to perform testing procedures in Food and Water Analysis Team and Metals Analysis Team.
  • Performs chemical analyses of drinking water, consumable food products, and other environmental samples according to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
  • Operates atomic absorption spectrometer (AAS), flow injection analyzer (FIA) and other laboratory analysis related equipment.
  • Performs pre-analysis and sample preparation procedures.
  • Prepares standard and reagent solutions.
  • Maintains complete, accurate, and timely documentation as required.
  • Performs analyst initial data review and quality control evaluation and compiles data report package.
  • Follows safety guidelines, properly disposes of wastes, and performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Job Functions:

  • Performs sample receiving, sample preservation, and pre-analysis testing procedures such as Acidification, pH, Turbidity Screen, Sample Homogenization, Residual Chlorine Screen and Conductivity as required by applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).

  • Labels and disposes of assigned samples under direction of a senior chemist or Team Leader.

  • Maintains clean, organized work area as part of good contamination control practices.

  • Maintains complete, legible, and organized records including observations of any non-routine characteristics or occurrences during the preparation or analysis process.

  • Corrects written records with a single line through the error, dates, and initials the correction.

  • Informs Team Leader or designated substitute in a timely manner when problems occur and takes appropriate actions after consultation with the Team Leader.

Requirements:

  • Prepares reagents, calibration standards and QC samples according to SOP.

  • Meets the criteria specified in the QC Checklist.

  • Performs a demonstration of capability (IDC) for each method before working independently on samples.

  • Assists with sample digestion of quality control samples for method development and validation projects.

  • Maintains complete and accurate records of samples, analysis, and maintenance and helps with archival.

Working Conditions:

The Chemist I will work in a laboratory setting and will be required to follow all safety guidelines and protocols.

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