Senior Environmental Chemist — Water Quality Lab Lead

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

457 plan

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Optional FSA

Wellness program

Onsite nurse

Job summary

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) — Sugar Land Lab is seeking a Chemist to oversee laboratory operations within the Water Quality Planning Division. You will supervise staff, ensure QA/QC, and drive data integrity across analyses for water quality programs.

The role emphasizes analytical methods, accreditation maintenance, and collaboration with agency teams to deliver timely, accurate results. A bachelor’s degree in Chemistry is required with environmental lab experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry required.
• Experience in an environmental laboratory and supervising lab programs.
• Experience performing analytical lab analyses and QA/QC activities.
• Experience maintaining a lab's accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and oversee technical and administrative operations of the Sugar Land Lab for the Water Quality Planning Division.
• Oversee laboratory administration and provide programmatic and technical recommendations to improve efficiency.
• Develop and maintain expertise in analytical methods and QA/QC systems; oversee data validation and accreditation processes.
• Manage LIMS and ensure accurate, timely reporting and inventory management.
• Develop and maintain training programs for lab staff; ensure safety compliance.
• Maintain QA/QC data, troubleshoot instruments, and assist agency staff and the public.

Skills

Environmental laboratory experience

Lab supervision experience

Analytical techniques

QA/QC experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Tools

LIMS

Job description

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) — Sugar Land Lab is seeking a Chemist to oversee laboratory operations within the Water Quality Planning Division. You will supervise staff, ensure QA/QC, and drive data integrity across analyses for water quality programs.

The role emphasizes analytical methods, accreditation maintenance, and collaboration with agency teams to deliver timely, accurate results. A bachelor’s degree in Chemistry is required with environmental lab experience.