Under general supervision, the Laboratory Analyst performs a variety of complex chemical, bacteriological and micro-bacterial analysis of water, wastewater and industrial water by analyzing a variety of samples; maintaining chemical and equipment supplies as needed; ensuring accuracy of data entry; and keeping accreditations valid through performance testing.

Posted range is the starting salary. Pay rate offered is based on experience.

• Performs bacteriological and chemical testing of water, wastewater and industrial pretreatment by accepting samples from outside customers and reviews chain of custody forms; maintains, troubleshoots, calibrates and assists in the development and implementation of new and revised testing methods and procedures; performs all required testing for all equipment and methods; wears appropriate PPE and follows safety guidelines.

• Documents analytical process by logging equipment, supplies, analytical processes in accordance with laboratory protocol and standard operating procedures; reports positive bacteriological samples to the TCEQ for compliance purposes; generates appropriate corrective action forms when required; reviews internal and external chain of custody forms.

• Maintains inventory and evaluates consumables for the facility by performing routine maintenance, troubleshooting, instrumentation cleaning and standard verification checks on all laboratory equipment.

• Evaluates and verifies the test results and sample documents are correct by re-analyzing samples that do not pass criteria; alerts appropriate management and other staff of irregular findings.

• Participates in the operations of the Household Hazardous Waste collections and other Environmental/Recycling Outreach programs by making signage of various announcements for Environmental Services/Recycling events.

• Provides customer service and technical support for the department by answering questions or collect/analyze samples when necessary.

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, microbiology, environmental science, engineering or related scientific field.

• At least one (1) year of experience as a laboratory analyst or in a similar position.

• Class D Water Operator License OR Class D Wastewater Operator License issued by Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) within six (6) months hire.

• 40-hour HAZWOPER certification within six (6) months of hire.

• Valid Class C Texas Driver's License or the ability to obtain prior to employment.