TCEQ - Laboratory Technician III

Job Description Are you a Laboratory Technician, ready for a unique opportunity to grow with an environmental state agency? Join TCEQ! We bring passion and drive to carry out our mission of protecting our state's public health and natural resources. YOUR FUTURE TEAM As part of TCEQ's Office of Water, you would contribute to ensuring clean and available water and protecting Texas' water resources. See details about what we do. This position is a member of our Water Quality Planning Division. HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL BE DOINGProvide technical support for the Sugar Land Laboratory of the Water Quality Planning Division of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). Review and enter sample demographics, analytical requests, and sample information into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS); ensure that demographic and analytical requests are correctly entered; identify errors; and consult with appropriate staff to correct errors. Assist with receiving shipments of samples; reconcile all Chain-of-Custody and Request for Analysis forms with sample bottles received and distribute to laboratory staff for analysis; identify discrepancies in documentation, the number and type of aliquots, volumes and methods of preservation upon receipt to ensure efficiency in distribution. Assist sample custodian with proper disposal of all samples when analyses and final reporting is completed. Perform administrative functions such as answering the phones, routing incoming calls and taking messages; preparing and mailing packages; printing and sending final reports of analyses to customers; and maintaining records to support activities. Assist with receipt of shipment of deliveries of supplies, reagents, chemicals and equipment; assist with maintaining database inventories of receivables. Enter and process analytical data and prepare and submit reports using LIMS ensuring compliance with client specifications and turnaround times. KEY QUALIFICATIONSExperience using the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). Experience using and handling laboratory equipment. Awarded bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Chemistry. Qualifications: REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE High school graduation or GED certificate plus four years of full-time experience in a laboratory. OR One year (30 semester hours) of accredited college work may be substituted for each year of the required experience. OR One year of full-time experience in the TCEQ as a Laboratory Technician II. Employees in this classification series may research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure, including but not limited to a communication infrastructure system, cybersecurity system, electric grid, hazardous waste treatment system, or water treatment facility. See Tex. Business & Commerce Code Section 117.001(2). Accordingly, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a requirement to be hired for and to continue to be employed with TCEQ. TRANSCRIPT/ COLLEGE HOURS or COURSE WORK See instructions on how to attach documents. A copy of your official college transcript or evaluation of foreign credentials in CAPPS is required if needed to meet the qualifications listed above. Work Schedule Standard business hours are M-F, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Individual and work group schedule determined by the TCEQ Water Quality Planning Division. BENEFITSOptional 401(k) and 457 plans Insurance: Health, Vision, Dental, and optional FSA Paid day(s) off from work on national holidays and holidays that the state observes Professional development opportunities Longevity pay based on your number of years working for the state Wellness Program and Activities Onsite Nurse Practitioner in HQ Work-Life Balance CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT TCEQ will conduct a criminal history records search, driving history (if required for the job) on candidates offered employment. In compliance with ADA, if you need any special accommodations during the employment process, please contact HRSS for assistance at (512) 239-0102. MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY (MOS) CODES Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes can be found at: . Please click the hyperlink under 'Occupational Category' for the respective Class Title. Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Created: 2026-03-04