Clinical Chemist II

Date: Jun 10, 2026

Location: AUSTIN, TX

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Functional

Title:

Clinical Chemist II

Job Title: Chemist II

Agency: Dept of State Health Services

Department: NBS/Med Screening QI/Test Supp

Posting Number: 17727

Closing Date: 06/24/2026

Posting Audience: Internal and External

Occupational Category: Life, Physical, and Social Science

Salary Range: $4,815.00 - $5,538.00

Pay Frequency: Monthly

Salary Group: TEXAS-B-19

Shift: Regular Weekend Day

Additional Shift: Weekends

Telework: Not Eligible for Telework

Travel: Up to 5%

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full Time/Part Time: Full time

FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt

Facility

Location:

AUSTIN

Job Location Address: 1100 W 49TH ST (DBGL)

MOS Codes: 8831,43EX,43TX,4B0X1,4T0X1,61CX,9S100

Under general supervision of the Mass Spectrometry Screening Group Manager and the Group's Team Leads, a Clinical Chemist II uses considerable knowledge to independently perform complex tandem mass spectrometry (MS/MS) analysis on high volume neonatal screening specimens. Utilizes general working knowledge of all procedures to participate in maintaining analytic accuracy and precision. Responsible for monitoring and independently performing specimen preparation, analysis, quality control and assay acceptability, data and work list evaluation, maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment, proper record keeping and training of personnel, and making moderate decisions on the accuracy of laboratory tests on human specimens.

• EJF 1. Performs highly complex MS/MS analysis on high volume neonatal screening specimens adhering to standard operating protocols. Completes proper record keeping and documentation involved with analytical testing and specimen flow. Collates and files electronic and raw results according to DSHS record retention policies. (40%)
• EJF 2. Performs high volume sampling of filter paper specimens, standards, and controls for all newborn screening tests adhering to standard operating protocols. Uses technical knowledge to determine specimen acceptability. Completes proper record keeping and documentation involved with specimen and standards preparation. Preserves samples and standards according to standard operating protocol. (20%)
• EJF 3. Assists with the evaluation and interpretation of highly complex data. Identifies problems with atypical test results consulting with upper-level personnel. Assists with the reviews and release of final results. Uses Newborn Screening laboratory information management system. Completes proper record keeping and documentation involved with data evaluation and interpretation. (15%)
• EJF 4. Performs routine and specialized preventive maintenance of highly complex equipment. Performs calibration verifications for MS/MS, liquid handling, and other equipment on a routine basis. Identifies equipment problems, performs troubleshooting, and makes routine adjustments as indicated. Completes logs, checklists and other record keeping documentation associated with equipment maintenance and instrument performance. Verifies MS/MS and other equipment is operating properly and immediately consults with the lead technologist or Group Manager when difficult problems arise.
  
  (10%)
• EJF 5. Promotes workflow through cooperative interaction, reassignment of duties, and teamwork with supervisors, co-workers, and internal and external customers. Initiates rapid communication of abnormal test results to Case Management for same day follow-up. Recognizes delays in completion of specimen testing, result reporting, and other essential functions and notifies the lead technologist or Group Manager immediately. Manages assigned work to meet specimen testing, reporting, and other essential functions in a timely manner.
  
  May assist with laboratory tours. (5%)
• EJF 6. Actively participates in quality control review, proficiency testing, equipment performance documentation, specimen workload tallies and supply inventory to ensure consistently acceptable quality assurance and test performance. Provides input to modify procedures for processing specimens to ensure the accuracy of the results and proper handling of specimens. (5%)
• EJF 7. Performs other duties such as disposing biological and hazardous wastes, maintaining a clean and safe laboratory environment, verifying reagent and standard expiration dates and volumes, verifying specimen preservation, verifying refrigerator temperatures, and verifying that laboratory hoods are functioning properly. Employs safe laboratory practices to protect self and others in the laboratory, checks proper functioning of eyewash stations,…