City of Waco, TX · 3 months ago
Laboratory Program Coordinator
Waco, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$51K/yr - $51K/yr
3+ years expThe City of Waco is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Laboratory Program Coordinator to oversee and support water, wastewater, and stormwater compliance programs by coordinating daily laboratory activities. The role focuses on laboratory workflow, data quality, and technician development to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant operations.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Provides technical training and mentorship to laboratory technicians, ensuring consistent application of methods and procedures
Performs other duties as assigned to support laboratory and compliance program objectives
Participates in the after-hours on-call program
Coordinates daily laboratory activities, assigns tasks, and reviews data for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with quality standards
Assists with maintaining laboratory certifications, quality assurance programs, and recordkeeping in accordance with regulatory requirements
Coordinates and oversees sampling programs for Industrial Pretreatment, Stormwater, watershed monitoring, and distribution system water quality, including flushing coordination and customer response
Serves as a liaison with field staff, Water Treatment, Distribution, and other departments to support sampling, monitoring, and water quality investigations
Supports stormwater and watershed monitoring programs as needed, serving as backup to other compliance staff
Performs other related duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards
Supports the relationship between the City of Waco and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with residents, visitors, and City staff, maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information
Lives the City of Waco Values: equity & inclusion, excellence & innovation, integrity, people, and teamwork
Qualification
Required
Associate's Degree in Microbiology, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field and 3 years experience performing microbiological and chemical analysis for an accredited laboratory required
Degree plan must include successful completion of a minimum of sixteen (16) college semester credit hours in general chemistry or biological sciences with a minimum of four (4) semester hours specific to microbiology required
Valid Texas Driver's License required
Class C Surface Water Operator License as administered by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) within 2 – ½ years required
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree
Company
City of Waco, TX
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1001-5000 employees
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