Analytical Chemist Environmental Laboratory

At SPL the work you do matters. Our teams provide trusted energy and environmental testing and measurement solutions that protect communities support critical infrastructure and safeguard the environment. With a nationwide footprint and opportunities for growth across multiple locations and disciplines SPL is a place where you can build a career while making a real-world impact.

Were seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Analytical Chemist to support our environmental laboratory located in Conroe TX.

This role is ideal for a technically skilled professional who enjoys solving complex analytical challenges working with advanced instrumentation and delivering high-quality data in a fast-paced laboratory environment. As an Analytical Chemist you will play a critical role in generating accurate and defensible results through the operation of Ion Chromatography (IC) instrumentation supporting environmental compliance regulatory reporting and client decision-making. You will work alongside a collaborative team of scientists and laboratory professionals while expanding your expertise in environmental analysis quality systems and laboratory operations.

What Youll Do

• Perform environmental and quality control sample analysis using Ion Chromatography (IC) in accordance with EPA methods laboratory procedures and quality standards
• Prepare process and analyze environmental samples while ensuring compliance with established analytical methods and regulatory requirements
• Operate calibrate maintain and troubleshoot IC instrumentation to maximize performance data quality and laboratory efficiency
• Review validate and document analytical results within the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
• Evaluate quality control data and identify analytical trends instrument performance concerns or sample anomalies requiring investigation or corrective action
• Support method verification optimization troubleshooting and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance laboratory performance
• Assist with CAPA investigations audit readiness activities SOP updates and quality system compliance efforts
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and ensure adherence to data integrity quality assurance and regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with laboratory personnel to achieve turnaround time commitments productivity goals and client expectations
• Uphold all laboratory safety policies and procedures while contributing to a culture of operational excellence
• Perform additional duties as assigned

What Were Looking For

• Bachelors degree in Chemistry Environmental Science or a related scientific discipline
• 23 years of hands-on analytical laboratory experience within an environmental laboratory performing routine sample analysis and supporting method validation verification optimization and transfer initiatives
• Demonstrated proficiency in the operation maintenance troubleshooting and optimization of analytical instrumentation ideally with direct experience operating Ion Chromatography (IC) systems
• Strong understanding of quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) principles analytical data review and root cause investigation
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word Excel Outlook) and Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)

Work Schedule

• Full-time on-site position
• Ability to work outside of scheduled hours as required to meet operational or workload needs

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At SPL we believe that a diverse team is a strong team. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees can thrive. We make all employment decisions based on qualifications merit and business needs without regard to race color religion sex gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin age disability veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities or for sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable laws. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process please let us know.

Visa Sponsorship

At this time SPL is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. We sincerely appreciate your interest and understanding and we encourage you to explore other opportunities with us that may be a fit in the future.