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 independent judgment. Your responsibilities will include rotating to perform testing procedures in the Food and Water Analysis Team and Metals Analysis Team, performing chemical analyses of drinking water, consumable food products, and other environmental samples, and operating laboratory analysis equipment.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Sample Receiving and Preparation: Receive, preserve, and prepare samples for analysis, including acidification, pH, turbidity screen, sample homogenization, residual chlorine screen, and conductivity testing.
  2. Reagent Preparation and Calibration: Prepare reagents, calibration standards, and QC samples according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and meet the criteria specified in the QC Checklist.
  3. Analysis and Data Entry: Perform routine analyses of drinking water, environmental, and food samples using Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS), Flow Injection Analyzer (FIA), and other approved techniques. Record observations, data, calculations, and results concurrent with performance of each task and perform data entry accurately.
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need to have a strong understanding of laboratory procedures and a ability to work independently with minimal supervision. You will also need to be able to maintain complete, accurate, and timely documentation as required and follow all HHS and DSHS Policies and Procedures.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are a motivated and detail-oriented individual who is passionate about laboratory work, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.


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