Environmental Lab - Laboratory - Laboratory Technician Trainee - Environmental Lab

Environmental Lab - Laboratory Technician Trainee - Environmental Lab

Water Quality, 4209 East Lake Rd., Abilene, Texas, United States of America

Posted Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 7:00 AM

Under general supervision, performs technical laboratory work involved in collecting water samples and performing a variety of standard and specialized chemical and microbiological tests.

This position exercises no direct supervision.

• Collect samples and prepare for testing, including water, wastewater, and sludge.
• Calibrate, maintain, and set up equipment for various laboratory operations.
• Calibrate, maintain, and set up equipment for the Water and Wastewater Plant mini laboratories.
• Clean laboratory equipment and facilities.
• Perform chemical and mathematical calculations.
• Prepare and maintain quality control records, report files, and daily logs of samples and testing procedures.
• Conduct standard and specialized chemical and microbiological examinations of routine and special samples of raw and treated water, wastewater, and industrial waste.
• Prepare samples for shipment to other laboratories.
• Operate a City vehicle daily to travel to various water treatment plants, pump stations, storage tanks, lakes, sampling locations (including the entire watershed), and vendors.

• Oversee and participate in conducting a variety of standard and specialized chemical analyses and microbiological examinations of regular and special samples.
• Supervise the preparation of specific laboratory equipment and standard reagents.
• Prepare and maintain necessary records and reports.
• Prepare and maintain quality control records, report files, and daily logs of samples and testing procedures.
• Assist with the establishment and implementation of laboratory procedures.
  
  Collect and prepare samples.
• Respond to public concerns.
• Order and maintain necessary laboratory equipment, materials, and supplies.

• Perform other job-related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Assists with the investigation of public concerns raised by citizens, as well as performing field samples when assigned.

• Laboratory techniques, practices, and procedures, including the operation and maintenance of standardized laboratory equipment.
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices necessary in a laboratory environment.
• Safe driving principles and practices.

• Use various types of laboratory equipment.
• Operate office equipment, including a PC and Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel) and Google Suite.
• Safely operate a vehicle.

• Perform chemical and microbiological tests.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, both internally and externally.
• Follow and embrace the City of Abilene Core Values – Respect, Integrity, Service Above Self, and Excellence in All We Do.
• Perform as a team member in a manner that accomplishes the Division’s mission and treats team members with dignity, courtesy, and respect.

• Previous experience in technical laboratory work is preferred.
• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in any of the following fields: microbiology, biology, chemistry, biochemistry, medical technology, or a physical or natural science is required.
• At least 24 hours of chemistry or 16 hours of microbiology, or 16 hours of biology, including 4 hours of microbiology, are required. (Dual credit, placement hours, leveling courses, and online courses in Chemistry and Microbiology do not count towards fulfilling this requirement.)
• A Class “D” Water License or a Class “D” wastewater license within twelve (12) months of employment is required.
• A Texas driver's license is required within ninety (90) days of employment, or a military waiver is necessary.

• A minimum of six (6) months supervised training and experience in a laboratory or at the City of…