Water Laboratory Quality Assurance Technician

SKG Engineering, LLC; San Angelo (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

SKG Engineering, LLC in San Angelo, Texas seeks a Water Laboratory Quality Assurance Technician to perform bacteriological water testing and oversee QA activities to maintain NELAC accreditation under the 2016 TNI Standard and TCEQ requirements. This hands-on role combines testing with documentation, quality control, and compliance duties.

The ideal candidate will manage regulatory documentation, SOPs, training, and records while ensuring accuracy, traceability, and readiness for audits and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, microbiology, environmental science, chemistry, or related field.
• Strong organizational and recordkeeping skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow procedures.
• Ability to manage regulatory documentation and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and own QA responsibilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to perform both hands-on testing and administrative duties.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine bacteriological testing of water samples.
• Maintain NELAC/TNI accreditation and ensure compliance with 2016 TNI Standard and TCEQ requirements.
• Document quality control activities and update SOPs and quality-system documents.
• Maintain document control system and required quality records.
• Review laboratory testing records for accuracy and completeness.
• Assist with training laboratory personnel on testing procedures and quality requirements.

Skills

Organizational skills

Recordkeeping

Attention to detail

Regulatory documentation

Communication

Independent work

QA/QC documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biology/microbiology/environmental science/chemistry

Job description

Company Description

SKG Engineering, LLC is an established engineering firm based in San Angelo, Texas, serving clients across the San Angelo area and surrounding regions. The company operates from its main office on S Abe Street and is involved in a variety of infrastructure, environmental, and technical projects. Team members collaborate closely to deliver reliable, data-driven services that support public and private sector needs. SKG Engineering values professionalism, safety, and accuracy, offering growth opportunities for individuals interested in technical and laboratory-based work.

Role Description

SKG Engineering, LLC is seeking a Water Laboratory Quality Assurance Technician to perform bacteriological water testing and oversee the quality assurance activities necessary to maintain the laboratory’s NELAC accreditation in accordance with the 2016 TNI Standard and applicable TCEQ requirements.

This is a hands-on laboratory position that combines routine water testing with responsibility for maintaining the documentation, quality control, training, and compliance requirements associated with an accredited water testing laboratory.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform routine bacteriological testing of water samples.
• Maintain the laboratory’s NELAC/TNI accreditation for bacteriological water testing.
• Ensure laboratory procedures comply with the 2016 TNI Standard, applicable testing methods, and TCEQ requirements.
• Perform and document required laboratory quality control activities.
• Maintain and update laboratory SOPs, policies, forms, and quality-system documents.
• Maintain the laboratory’s document control system and required quality records.
• Review laboratory testing records and results for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Maintain employee training, competency, demonstration-of-capability, and data-integrity documentation.
• Maintain equipment calibration, verification, maintenance, and monitoring records.
• Coordinate and document proficiency testing requirements.
• Conduct and document required internal audits.
• Assist with and document required management reviews.
• Prepare the laboratory for TCEQ/NELAP assessments and audits.
• Address assessment findings and prepare and implement corrective actions and effectiveness verifications.
• Investigate quality-control failures, nonconformities, and other laboratory issues.
• Ensure proper sample receipt, handling, testing, reporting, and record retention.
• Maintain required documentation for laboratory supplies, media, reagents, and testing materials.
• Assist with training laboratory personnel on testing procedures, quality requirements, and documentation.
• Maintain laboratory records in an organized and audit-ready condition.
• Communicate compliance concerns, accreditation requirements, and laboratory needs to management.
• Perform other water laboratory duties as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, microbiology, environmental science, chemistry, or a related scientific field.
• Strong organizational and recordkeeping skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow established procedures.
• Ability to manage regulatory documentation and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned quality-system responsibilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability and willingness to perform both hands-on laboratory testing and administrative/documentation duties.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous laboratory experience.
• Experience with bacteriological water testing.
• Knowledge of NELAC/TNI laboratory accreditation requirements.
• Experience with laboratory QA/QC, SOPs, document control, internal audits, or corrective actions.
• Previous experience working in a TCEQ-accredited water testing laboratory.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, and detail-oriented, with an interest in both laboratory testing and quality assurance. This individual should be comfortable taking ownership of the documentation and compliance activities necessary to maintain laboratory accreditation while also participating in routine bacteriological water testing.

• Previous TNI/NELAC experience is preferred; however, we are willing to train the right candidate who has the appropriate educational background, strong attention to detail, and the ability to learn and consistently follow regulatory requirements.