Chemist III
Listed on 2026-09-09
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Healthcare
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Science
Research Scientist
Posting 20678
-Posted
- Dept of State Health Services
- Environmental Sciences
- Life, Physical, and Social Science
- Not Eligible for Telework
- Additional Shifts available (1) -b. $3000 - $4999 per month
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.
Employee Benefits:
DSHS offers insurance coverage and other benefits available through the State of Texas Group Benefits Plan administered by the Employee Retirement System of Texas (ERS). To learn more about all the benefits available to you as a DSHS employee and other DSHS opportunities for early career pathways, visit the DSHS Careers Page .
Functional
Title:
Chemist III Job Title: Chemist III Agency: Dept of State Health Services Department: Environmental Sciences Posting Number: 20678 Closing Date: 09/10/2026 Posting Audience: Internal and External Occupational Category: Life, Physical, and Social Science Salary Range: $4,523.16 - $6,249.55 Pay Frequency: Monthly Salary Group: TEXAS-B-21 Shift: Day Additional Shift: Days (First)
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:
Job Location City: AUSTIN Job Location Address: 1100 W 49TH ST (DBGL)
Other Locations: None MOS Codes: 8831,43EX,43TX,4B0X1,4T0X1,61CX,9S100
Brief
Job Description:
Works in the GC analysis Group performing analysis on environmental samples. Works with the Team Leaders on projects with considerable 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 highly complex maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment.
Assists with method development and validation projects. Serves as Lead Worker to track samples, review data, and report results. Meets all HHSC Performance Criteria. Follows all HHSC and DSHS Policies and Procedures.
Essential Job Functions (EJFs):
EJF 1. Chemistry/QC:
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 and solid phase extraction, use of sonicators and shakers, performance of chemical reactions including derivatizations in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Quality Manual requirements. Prepares and/or analyzes quality control samples according to SOPs.
Calibrates instruments and verifies standards using reference materials. Develops data acquisition parameters for identification of target compounds. Identifies target compounds and interprets highly complex chromatograms and/or spectra. Determines the appropriate procedures for quantitation. Monitors quality control parameters as required by the methods. Prepares dilutions to meet the analytical range of the calibration curve. Performs first level review of data per SOP requirements.
Notifies team lead immediately of any issues. (25%)
EJF 2. Lead Worker / Secondary Data Review:
Serves as Lead Worker when needed to track samples, assign work, review data, and report results in the absence of or under the direction of the Team Leader. Coordinates assignments and provides the necessary resources for the staff as needed. Performs second level review and approval before expiration of holding times or assigned deadlines. (20%)
EJF 3. Maintain and Troubleshoot Equipment and Supplies:
Operates and performs highly complex maintenance and verification of equipment as specified in SOPs and equipment manuals. Troubleshoots highly complex problems using policies and procedures, equipment manuals, knowledge, experience and available service contracts. Maintains reagents and supplies by following laboratory procedures for…
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