NEOGOV · 2 months ago
Water Lab Technician
TX, TX
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$21.98/hr - $26.24/hrNEOGOV is a local government entity that is seeking a Water Lab Technician to analyze water samples for microbiological contaminants. The role involves ensuring compliance with federal guidelines, providing customer service, and managing lab operations.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
Receives, processes and analyzes water samples for contaminants; tests samples for excessive chlorine; reports and approves customer results; prepares reports for mail, fax or e-mail submission
Accepts, processes, and analyzes water samples for microbiological contaminants including fecal coliform, total coliform, E. coli, and standard plate count
Reads and records temperatures on all equipment and all media and vessels
Performs quality control on all lab equipment, media, and reports
Runs samples in accordance with the rules of TNI
Performs annual demonstration of capability tests
Logs in samples to the water sample data base and charges customer accounts; receives payments for samples; posts payments to customer accounts
Runs financial reports, account reports and outstanding account reports
Provides in-person and telephone customer service and responds to questions from customers as appropriate
Participates in standard operating procedure manual changes
Assists the Water Lab Manager in preparing the lab’s annual operating budget
Makes deposits of fees collected from customers (in absence of Water Lab Manager)
Enters sample data into the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) database
Responds to customer complaints and other work-related issues or problems
May serve in the absence of the Water Lab Manager as Deputy Technical Manager/Quality Manager
Maintains and cleans lab equipment
Cleans the lab area and disposes of waste materials
Attends and participates in meetings, training and conferences as required
Qualification
Required
At a minimum, applicants must possess an associate degree in science (AS or AAS)
Four (4) college credit hours in general microbiology
Must meet the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality's (TCEQ) Water Lab Technical Manager Qualification Requirements for Microbiological or Biological Analyses, or must be able to achieve this qualification within 12 months of the date of hire
Knowledge of principles and practices of microbiology
Knowledge of lab practices, procedures and equipment
Knowledge of/OR ability to quickly learn Quality Control Manual
Knowledge of/OR ability to quickly learn SOP Manual
Knowledge of/OR ability to quickly learn Department policies, procedures and regulations covering specific areas of assignment
Knowledge of/OR ability to quickly learn principles and practices of project management
Knowledge of/OR ability to quickly learn general accounting and bookkeeping principles and practices
Skill in communicating effectively, both orally and in writing
Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with managers, supervisors, employees, vendors, suppliers, external public organizations, private companies and the general public
Skill in using initiative, discretion and decision making within established procedures, guidelines and rules
Skill in defining problems, collecting data, establishing facts and drawing valid conclusions
Skill in attention to accuracy with data reporting
Skill in providing effective customer service and working within a team environment
Skill in operating a personal computer and various software applications
Must already possess or be able to achieve the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality's (TCEQ) Water Lab Technical Manager Qualification Requirements for Microbiological or Biological Analyses within 6 months of date of hire
Initial and Annual Demonstration of Capability for Drinking Water Analysis competency; ability to obtain within one year of employment
Valid Texas Driver's License and reliable transportation is required
Benefits
Government Pension through TCDRS with 7% fixed interest and a county match of 2:1 at retirement; we do not pay into Social Security but instead contribute to a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan as an additional savings for retirement (AUL).
Excellent medical/dental insurance (Aetna) for employees and dependent coverage rates.
Free employee health clinic and free tele-health services.
Section 125 Cafeteria Plans including- Aflac, Humana and others; free LTD; free Life Insurance coverage up to $200 (age reduction); with AD&D.
Employee Assistance Program for all employees and any member of household.
14 paid holidays, vacation and sick benefits.
At retirement, a free paid up $50K Life Insurance policy; a 401h retiree medical reimbursement plan, free access to our employee health clinic.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
NEOGOV has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (13)
2024 (10)
2023 (10)
2022 (18)
2021 (14)
2020 (16)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
Recent News
Canada NewsWire
2025-11-14
2025-11-14
Government Technology US
2025-10-31
Company data provided by crunchbase