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
  • Perform chemical analyses of drinking water, consumable food products, and other environmental samples according to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
  • Operate atomic absorption spectrometer (AAS), flow injection analyzer (FIA) and other laboratory analysis related equipment.
  • Prepare standard and reagent solutions, and perform routine maintenance, routine troubleshooting procedures, and cleaning procedures.
  • Maintain complete, accurate, and timely documentation as required.
  • Perform analyst initial data review and quality control evaluation and compile data report package.
Essential Job Functions
  1. Sample Receiving and Pre-Analysis Testing
    • Perform 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.
  2. Reagent Preparation and Quality Control
    • Prepare reagents, calibration standards and QC samples according to SOP.
    • Meet the criteria specified in the QC Checklist.
  3. Routine Analysis
    • Perform routine analyses of drinking water, environmental, and food samples using Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS), Flow Injection Analyzer (FIA) and other techniques that approved by EPA and Standard Methods.
    • Reads, understands and satisfactorily follows the SOP and Quality Manual.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field.
  • Experience in laboratory analysis and quality control.
  • Knowledge of standard operating procedures and quality manual.

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