Analytical Chemist – Metals (ICP-MS/ICP-OES) in Kilgore, Texas at SOUTHERN PETROLEUM LABS

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’re seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Analytical Chemist to support trace metals analysis in our environmental laboratory located in Kilgore, TX.

This is an exciting opportunity for a driven Chemist who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume laboratory environment and is passionate about hands-on analytical instrumentation, complex problem-solving, and delivering high-quality data that directly supports environmental compliance, public safety, and critical regulatory decision-making.

What You’ll Do

• Perform trace metals analysis on environmental and quality control samples using ICP-OES and/or ICP-MS instrumentation in accordance with EPA methods and laboratory procedures
• Prepare, digest, and process samples using approved analytical methods, SOPs, and regulatory protocols
• Operate, calibrate, troubleshoot, and maintain analytical instrumentation to ensure accurate and reliable performance
• Review, interpret, validate, and document analytical data within LIMS while ensuring data integrity, traceability, and regulatory compliance
• Perform QA/QC checks and identify instrument drift, matrix interferences, analytical discrepancies, or sample anomalies requiring corrective action
• Support method development, transfer, verification, optimization, and troubleshooting activities within a regulated laboratory environment
• Assist with CAPA investigations, SOP updates, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and collaborate with team members to meet turnaround times and productivity goals
• Perform additional duties as assigned

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science, or a related scientific discipline
• 2–3 years of hands-on laboratory experience performing trace metals analysis using EPA methods and standard laboratory procedures, including support of method development, transfer, and verification
• Proven experience operating, troubleshooting, and optimizing ICP, ICP-OES, and/or ICP-MS instrumentation within a regulated laboratory environment
• Strong analytical skills with experience performing complex data interpretation, data validation, QA/QC review, and root cause analysis
• Working knowledge of CAPA processes, audit readiness practices, and regulated laboratory quality systems
• Proficiency with LIMS systems and Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook

Work Schedule

• Full-time, on-site position following a Monday - Friday schedule
• Ability to work outside of scheduled hours, including evenings or weekends, 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.