Senior Chemist (VOASVOA GCMS)

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.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Chemist specializing in VOA/SVOA analysis using GC-MS instrumentation to join our environmental laboratory in Conroe TX.

In this role you will serve as a senior technical leader within a high-performing environmental laboratory driving analytical excellence through advanced GC/MS analysis method development instrumentation optimization and complex technical problem-solving. You will lead critical laboratory initiatives provide technical mentorship strengthen quality systems and drive continuous improvement while ensuring the delivery of accurate defensible analytical data that supports EPA compliance environmental stewardship and the protection of public health.

What Youll Do

• Perform and oversee VOA and SVOA analysis on environmental and quality control samples using EPA methods and laboratory procedures
• Operate calibrate maintain optimize and troubleshoot GC/MS purge-and-trap and related laboratory instrumentation
• Serve as the technical lead for troubleshooting analytical methods instrumentation data anomalies and complex laboratory issues
• Review validate and approve analytical data calculations and laboratory documentation to ensure technical accuracy quality and regulatory compliance
• Support method development validation optimization transfer and implementation
• Lead investigations involving non-conformances method deviations quality concerns root cause analysis CAPA and corrective actions
• Monitor instrument performance calibrations maintenance and quality control data to ensure reliable analytical results
• Provide technical leadership mentorship and training on analytical methods instrumentation and laboratory best practices
• Develop and maintain SOPs and support audits proficiency testing and continuous improvement initiatives
• Partner with laboratory leadership to improve workflow efficiency data integrity operational performance and turnaround times
• Maintain compliance with laboratory safety requirements quality systems accreditation standards and regulatory requirements
• Perform other duties as assigned

What Were Looking For

• Bachelors Degree in Chemistry Environmental Science or a related scientific discipline
• 5 years of progressive hands-on analytical laboratory experience performing VOA/SVOA analysis including operating maintaining troubleshooting and optimizing gas chromatographymass spectrometry (GC/MS) instrumentation
• Demonstrated expertise in method development validation optimization troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving
• Strong knowledge of EPA methodologies QA/QC requirements and environmental laboratory practices
• Experience reviewing analytical data and laboratory documentation for technical accuracy and regulatory compliance
• Ability to provide technical leadership mentorship and training within a laboratory environment
• Previous experience with SOP authoring CAPA processes and corrective action investigations preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and total compensation package
• Medical dental and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Employer-paid life AD&D and disability insurance
• Paid time off sick leave and paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support

Work Schedule

• Full-time onsite position
• Flexibility to work overtime including evenings or weekends as needed to support operational demands

Our Commitment to Diversity & 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 accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities or for sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable laws. If you need assistance or 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.