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About the Role
DSHS is committed to hiring skilled and dedicated individuals who share a passion for public health to pursue our vision of A Healthy Texas. If you are looking to make an impact and tackle new challenges, we encourage you to consider a career with us.
Responsibilities
- Works in the GC Analysis Group performing analysis on environmental samples.
- Works with the Team Leaders on projects with moderate latitude for independent judgment to complete assigned tasks.
- Performs the preparation, extraction, and moderately complex analysis of samples for gas chromatography (GC), gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS), or high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) using approved methods for the sample matrix.
- Performs all quality control (QC) measures required by the method and the standard operating procedure (SOP) and documents procedures accurately.
- Consults with team leader or group manager on complex chromatograms and spectral interpretation to determine the appropriate procedure for quantitation.
- Performs routine maintenance on equipment and required cleaning procedures for glassware.
- Consistently comply with DSHS Laboratory, local, state and federal guidelines to ensure a safe functioning laboratory.
- Maintains supplies, follows inventory procedures, properly disposes of wastes, and other duties as assigned.
- Manages sample load and tracks samples to meet required holding times.
- Understands and applies the job’s principles, basic functions, and/or necessary technical skills.
- Assists with method development and validation projects.
- Meets all HHSC Performance Criteria.
- Follows all HHSC and DSHS Policies and Procedures.
- Prepare and/or analyze samples for organic compounds by GC, GC/MS, or HPLC.
- Checks samples for proper preservative and container.
- Prepares reagents and standards.
- Monitors expirations dates.
- Performs sample preparation techniques including liquid/liquid, solid phase extraction, sonication, using shakers, performing chemical reactions and derivatization to meet Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Quality Manual requirements.
- Prepares and/or analyzes quality control samples according to the SOP.
- Calibrates instruments and verifies standards with reference material.
- Develops data acquisition parameters for identification of target compounds.
- Identifies target compounds and interprets routine chromatograms.
- Monitors Quality Control Parameters as required by the method.
- Notifies team lead immediately of any issues.
- Prepares dilutions to meet the analytical range of the calibration curve.
- Performs first level review of data per SOP requirements.
- Submits data for second level review and approval before expiration of holding times or assigned deadline.
- Accurately track samples.
- Prepares and/or analyzes samples to meet EPA holding time (no exceptions).
- Work to meet and exceed the on-time delivery goals by test and client and at a productive rate.
- Extraction and/or analysis must be performed with acceptable QA/QC and SOP practices.
- Read and follow all policies, procedures and guidelines of the Quality Manual, USEPA Drinking Water Certification Manual, The NELAC Institute (TNI), reference methods, and administrative, analytical and quality assurance Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Participate in training.
- Performs Initial Demonstration of Capability before working independently on samples.
- Maintain proficiency for assigned methods by performing Continuing Demonstration of Capability, Method Detection Limit and Proficiency Testing samples.
- Responds to any internal or external audit findings as responsible or assigned.
- Maintains complete, timely and accurate records of all procedures performed.
- Operates and performs routine maintenance and verification of equipment as specified in SOPs and equipment manuals.
- Maintains glassware by performing the cleaning procedures in the SOPs.
- Troubleshoots routine problems using policies and procedures, equipment manuals, knowledge and experience.
- Maintains reagents and supplies by following laboratory procedures for inventory control.
- Presents written requests for supplies and standards to team leader 120 days in advance of need.
- Informs the Team Leader of any equipment or inventory problems.
- Submits weekly request for available LabSupply items.
- Follow SOPs to receive supplies and verify that the supplies meet procedure specifications.
- Maintains complete, timely and accurate records of maintenance and inventory.
- Minimize exposure of all personal to chemical hazards by proper use of personal protective equipment, management practices, use of fume hoods and proper safety practices in the laboratory.
- Read and follow the Chemical Hygiene Plan and SOPs.
- Properly label all chemicals.
- Follow safety data sheet (SDS) recommendations.
- Wears safety glasses and lab coats at all times in designated areas.
- Properly identifies, labels, records and disposes of wastes and samples.
- Keeps work area clean and organized to reduce contamination.
- Attend all required safety training.
- Communicate with others immediately any safety problems that arise.
- Notifies Group Manager of all absences.
- Enters leave into CAPPS.
- Performs required training.
- Performs other duties as directed by the Team Leader or Group Manager.
- Extracts and/or analyzes quality control samples for method development and validation projects.
- Offers suggestions and new ideas for improving performance and operations.
- May train others.
- Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation.
- Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.
Requirements
- Have earned a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree in chemistry, environmental sciences, physical sciences or biological sciences from an accredited institution.
- Experience working in an analytical chemistry laboratory environment in the last 5 years.
- Experience working in a high-throughput laboratory in the last 5 years preferred.
- Experience performing EPA environmental organic methods preferred.
- Experience performing gas chromatography within the last 5 years preferred.
- Experience operating high pressure liquid chromatographs within the last 5 years preferred.
- Experience operating mass spectrometers within the last 5 years preferred.
- If hired, an official transcript must be provided.
- Applicants with diplomas awarded in other countries must have their transcripts evaluated using an approved credentialing agency.
- Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited to those listed in this posting.
- All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified for this position.
- Applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks.
- You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work.
Skills
- Knowledge of the principles of chromatography and application to gas chromatography, (GC) high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), and gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS).
- Knowledge of analytical chemistry techniques and application of good laboratory practices.
- Knowledge of statistical analysis of data and application to quality control.
- Skill in the operation of a computer controlled GC, HPLC or GC/MS instrument and data acquisition system to perform accurate analysis.
- Skill in the maintenance of GC, HPLC or GC/MS instrumentation, associated autosamplers and computer system.
- Ability to follow standard operating procedures (SOP) to analyze samples, identify compounds, quantitate and accurately document results.
- Ability to work individually and cooperatively in teams to complete assigned tasks.
- Ability to manually manipulate samples and quality controls to prepare samples and quality control samples for analysis.
- Ability to manually perform the maintenance tasks required ensuring the performance of assigned equipment and handling necessary supplies.
- Knowledge of Ethics and the ability to demonstrate accountability.
Location
- AUSTIN
Work Type
- Full time
- Regular
Experience Level
- 5 years
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
- Doctoral degree
Salary/Compensations
- $4,815.12 - $5,537.39 Monthly
Benefits
- Insurance coverage and other benefits available through the Employee Retirement System of Texas (ERS).
About the Company
- DSHS is committed to hiring skilled and dedicated individuals who share a passion for public health to pursue our vision of A Healthy Texas.
- Agency: Dept of State Health Services
- Department: Environmental Sciences
Equal Opportunity
- DSHS uses E-Verify.