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 You'll 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 We're Looking For

• Bachelor's 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 chromatography–mass 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.