Water Quality Lab Technician I: Regulatory & Analytical Specialist

City of Midland, Texas; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2:1 Retirement Plan with TMRS

Educational Tuition Assistance Program

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Midland Municipal Employee Credit Unit

Competitive pay

Medical/Dental/Vision Plan

PTO accrual

Paid holidays

Job summary

City of Midland, Texas seeks a Laboratory Technician to operate and monitor the water and wastewater laboratory for the Utilities Department. You will perform chemical, bacteriological, and instrumental analyses on samples and maintain comprehensive data records.

The role requires understanding of regulatory standards, reagent preparation, and periodic reporting; on-call duties and weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform chemical and instrumental analysis of water and wastewater samples.
• Ability to write and record results accurately and maintain extensive data records.
• Thorough knowledge of chemistry and water/wastewater treatment processes.

Responsibilities

• Operate daily laboratory activities to support Utilities Department.
• Conduct bacteriological, chemical, physical analyses of samples.
• Maintain equipment, supplies, and records for lab and facilities.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret environmental water and wastewater data.
• Prepare reagents and standardize solutions for quality control.
• Ensure safe, clean, and organized work area; on-call and weekends as needed.
• Prepare monthly reports for Water Regulator Agencies and Utilities.

Skills

Observation & interpretation

Data recording

Analytical thinking

Writing reports

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry or Biology

Tools

Laboratory software

Job description

City of Midland, Texas seeks a Laboratory Technician to operate and monitor the water and wastewater laboratory for the Utilities Department. You will perform chemical, bacteriological, and instrumental analyses on samples and maintain comprehensive data records.

The role requires understanding of regulatory standards, reagent preparation, and periodic reporting; on-call duties and weekend work may be required.