Wastewater Lab Specialist I — Process Control & QA

City of Baytown; Baytown (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Baytown is seeking a Laboratory Specialist I to perform essential tests and analyses for our Public Works & Engineering team, ensuring quality and safety for critical infrastructure projects. You will handle process control testing on wastewater plants, record daily results, and provide timely reporting to plant operators and regulatory bodies.

We value meticulous attention to detail, clear communication with supervisors and agencies, and the ability to work with limited supervision

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of laboratory experience in chemistry, biology, or a related field.
• Must obtain a Grade B Wastewater License from TCEQ within two years.
• Computer literate in Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Performs process control tests for wastewater plants; records daily analysis.
• Calculates and records laboratory results and communicates findings to plants.
• Interacts with supervisors, office staff, and state/federal agencies; prepares NOAA weather reports.
• Plans, organizes, and directs the lab; may train and coach personnel.
• Maintains inventories and orders lab supplies on a timely basis.
• Performs Discharge Monitoring Report Quality Assurance analyses for TCEQ and EPA.
• Fulfills other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Computer literacy

Driver's license

Regulatory compliance

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

The City of Baytown is seeking a Laboratory Specialist I to perform essential tests and analyses for our Public Works & Engineering team, ensuring quality and safety for critical infrastructure projects. You will handle process control testing on wastewater plants, record daily results, and provide timely reporting to plant operators and regulatory bodies.

We value meticulous attention to detail, clear communication with supervisors and agencies, and the ability to work with limited supervision