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Shipping Associate

Austin, TX · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

Requires mastering level 1 and cross training into 2 and mastering that level. Shipping Associate III: Senior level associate that exemplifies proficiency in all shipping. Proficiency in all Hazmat ...

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Shipping Associate

Austin, TX · On-site

$16.50 - $20/hr

Requires mastering level 1 and cross training into 2 and mastering that level. Shipping Associate III: Senior level associate that exemplifies proficiency in all shipping. Proficiency in all Hazmat ...

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Markit EDM Developer

Fort Mill, SC · On-site

$55 - $60/hr

Strong expertise in Core Matcher design, data mastering pipelines, and Workflow/UI development. * Hands-on experience with Kafka or equivalent streaming, AWS cloud services, and REST API development.

Advisor

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

$50K - $100K/yr

You'll start by building your practice, mastering client acquisition, and delivering financial solutions. Over time, you'll have opportunities to mentor, recruit, and lead your own team. What You'll ...

Advisor

Indianapolis, IN · Remote

$50K - $100K/yr

You'll start by building your practice, mastering client acquisition, and delivering financial solutions. Over time, you'll have opportunities to mentor, recruit, and lead your own team. What You'll ...

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How much do mastering jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for mastering in the United States is $59.69, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $51.20 and $67.31 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is mastering in the music industry?

Mastering is the final step in the music production process, where a mastering engineer prepares and polishes a mixed audio track for distribution. This involves adjusting levels, equalization, compression, and other enhancements to ensure the track sounds balanced and professional across all playback systems. The goal of mastering is to create a cohesive sound throughout an album or project and to optimize audio quality for formats like streaming, CD, or vinyl.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a mastering engineer?

To thrive as a Mastering Engineer, you need a strong background in audio engineering, critical listening skills, and a thorough understanding of music production, often supported by a relevant degree or significant industry experience. Familiarity with digital audio workstations (DAWs), mastering software such as iZotope Ozone or Waves, and high-end audio hardware is essential. Attention to detail, problem-solving, and effective communication with artists and producers are crucial soft skills for this role. These abilities ensure the creation of polished, professional-sounding final tracks that meet industry standards and client expectations.

What are some common challenges faced by mastering engineers, and how can they be addressed?

Mastering engineers often encounter challenges such as translating mixes to sound balanced across various playback systems and ensuring loudness standards are met without sacrificing audio quality. Addressing these issues typically involves critical listening skills, a deep understanding of audio formats, and meticulous attention to detail. Collaborating closely with mixing engineers and clients to clarify artistic intent also helps avoid miscommunication and ensures the final product meets expectations. Staying updated with evolving audio technologies and standards is essential for continued success.

What is the difference between Mastering vs Mixing Engineer?

AspectMastering EngineerMixing Engineer
CredentialsAudio engineering certifications, mastering-specific trainingAudio engineering certifications, mixing courses
Work EnvironmentPost-production, mastering studios, often working on final tracksRecording studios, mixing suites, working on multi-track sessions
Industry UsageFinalizing tracks for distribution, ensuring consistency across albumsBalancing and blending individual tracks during production

Mastering engineers focus on preparing the final audio for distribution, ensuring consistency and optimal sound quality across all playback systems. Mixing engineers work on combining individual tracks to create the desired sound before mastering. While both roles require audio expertise, mastering is the final step, whereas mixing is an earlier stage in music production.

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Infographic showing various Mastering job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, and 10% Part Time. Highlights an 60% Physical, and 40% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $124,147 per year, or $59.7 per hour.

Shipping Associate

Lab Alley

Austin, TX • On-site

$18 - $20/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, PTO

Posted 3 days ago

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Job description

The Opportunity:
We have a vision to be the Amazon of chemicals and seek top talent to participate in our continued growth. Our Shipping Associate team plays an integral role in helping us achieve this vision by ensuring that we safely and accurately prepare products for our customers.
At Lab Alley, we handle a variety of chemicals in a safe, controlled environment. Employees are fully trained on all procedures, and we prioritize safety above all else.
Important Note: If you are hesitant about working around chemicals, even in a controlled and safe environment, this is not the role for you.
If you are a hardworking, organized, and safety-conscious team player, this role could be the career opportunity of a lifetime!
Essential Responsibilities:
  • Pack, measure, weigh, and label items for shipment or storage.
  • Follow all company guidelines and packaging instructions to ensure safety and product integrity.
  • Identify and dispose of defective items before they are shipped to customers.
  • Perform daily housekeeping tasks in the workstation and warehouse.
  • Other duties as assigned by supervisors.

Qualifications & Expertise:
Required:
  • Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
  • Clean, prep, and inventory supplies for packaging.
  • Willingness and ability to comply with all regulatory safety and environmental requirements.
  • Must pass a pre-employment background check.

Nice to Have (but not required):
  • Prior warehouse experience.
  • Prior chemical handling experience.
  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Physical Requirements:
  • Must be able to lift/move up to 50 pounds frequently.
  • Frequently perform tasks requiring climbing, bending, crawling, kneeling, and crouching.
  • Must adhere to long periods of standing and walking.
  • Must be able to use arms and hands for tasks such as reaching, signaling, grabbing, lifting, turning, pushing, and pulling.

Lab Alley offers progressive pay. As the Shipping Specialist skills are mastered their pay increases.
Shipping Associate I: Entry-level in the field, which requires training on the handling and processes within the shipping department.. Able to perform non hazardous and limited quantity shipping. General understanding of Hazmat regulations. Basic housekeeping of the warehouse. No experience required. General warehouse experience is a plus. All Shipping Associates start at this level.
Shipping Associate II: Mid-level in which the individual understands and dominates most of the downpacking processes within the department. Able to perform all duties of Shipping Associate I as well as regulated Hazmat. Ability to verify Hazmat paperwork for accuracy. Basic housekeeping of the warehouse. Requires mastering level 1 and cross training into 2 and mastering that level.
Shipping Associate III: Senior level associate that exemplifies proficiency in all shipping. Proficiency in all Hazmat regulations and packaging procedures. Able to perform Hazmat inspections. Ability to mentor and train all levels of Shipping Associates. Models Lab Alley core values. Basic housekeeping of the warehouse Prior chemical and/or Hazmat shipping experience. Prior mentoring/training/leadership experience. Requires mastering level 2 and cross training into 3 and mastering that level.
In an effort to support growth for the employee and support the needs of the business, the employee may be cross trained in other areas.
About us:
Lab Alley is on a mission to make buying essential, natural, and high-purity chemicals effortless. Often called the "Amazon for Chemicals," our digital-first platform lets you order online in minutes with transparent pricing, real-time inventory, and instant compliance access-all backed by 99.5% on-time delivery and 98.9% inventory accuracy. Free from quote delays, salespeople, or fulfillment guesswork, our platform is built around how you want to work-so you can stop chasing suppliers and focus on running your business.
Lab Alley is a founder-led essential chemical e-commerce company based in Austin, Texas.
Our workplace culture:
Our core values are an integral part of our success defining who we are.
We bring our core values to life in everything we do at Lab Alley. Therefore, every hire is aligned with our core values:
CARE:
We care about people and take pride in our work.
COMMITMENT:
We believe success is characterized by our commitment to continuous improvement.
GENUINE:
We believe in being real, authentic, and direct with those around us.
GROWTH:
Lab Alley encourages continual learning and leads with curiosity.
INITIATIVE:
To be successful, we always strive to make things happen!
INNOVATION:
Lab Alley is driven by a relentless pursuit of innovation, constantly seeking new ideas, technologies, and approaches to enhance the experiences of our customers.
WORK ETHIC:
We believe a strong work ethic is about being fully engaged, resilient, and focused on tasks to ensure each project receives attention and consideration.
We give back!
With every purchase a customer makes through our eCommerce website, we work with Ecodrive to plant a tree. This helps reduce the carbon footprint, improves coastlines, improves socio-economic conditions and so much more. Read more about that .
Benefits
Medical benefits, Dental benefits, Paid time off, Employee discount program, Wellness program, Organized team events, Professional development, Career growth opportunities
Schedule & reporting details:
Full-time 40 hours per week with occasional overtime.
8-5 M-F
*NOTE* Lab Alley uses E-Verify for all positions.
*NOTE* Lab Alley does a background check for all positions.
Reports to Operations Manager
Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that members from some under-represented groups are less likely to apply for jobs if they don't meet every single qualification. At Lab Alley, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles, and we are excited about hearing from you.
  • Must pass pre-employment background check