Brazos River Authority

$21.01 to $26.78 per hour Lab Analyst I - Minimum 1 year experience. $24.19 to $30.84 per hour Lab Analyst II - Minimum 3 years experience. $28.06 to $35.77 per hour Lab Analyst III - Minimum 6 years experience. The BRA was created by the Texas Legislature in 1929 and exists to develop, manage, and protect the water resources of the Brazos River Basin.. Today, BRA's staff develops and distributes water supplies, provides water and wastewater treatment, monitors water quality, and pursues water conservation through public education programs.

laboratory analyst

Lab Analyst I, II, or III Pay Grade: 922 Location: Central Office Vacancy Announcement Nature Of The Work Safety Sensitive Position WC - 4511 ??? Brief Description The purpose of this position is to conduct quality analysis of water and/or wastewater as part of a team for the Brazos River Authority's (BRA) water quality monitoring program. This is accomplished by analyzing samples according to established laboratory procedures; ensuring procedures are current by writing and revising SOPs as needed; maintaining accurate and complete records of analysis while following quality assurance and quality control procedures for analysis and evaluation of samples; setting up, calibrating, verifying, and troubleshooting instrumentation performance; performing and documenting required and recommended equipment maintenance and reviewing maintenance records; entering daily analytical and operational data into spreadsheets, laboratory information management system (LIMS), and regulatory reports; database maintenance; accepting samples into the lab; scheduling received samples for all applicable testing; reviewing data from both field data collection and laboratory acquired data. Other responsibilities include collecting, receiving, and shipping samples; interacting with employees inside and outside the department; initiating orders for laboratory supplies; assisting with the analytical needs of special projects; and any other duties as assigned. ??? Job Requirements <ul><li>Bachelor's Degree in chemistry, biology, ecology, and/or environmental studies with a minimum of 16 hours of college-level chemistry and 16 hours of biology to include 4 hours of college-level microbiology.</li></ul> ??? <ul><li>Bachelors Degree (in related field) - Completed course requirements to earn a Bachelor's degree in the field related to the position and is expected to utilize this level of education during the work day to the benefit of the organization.</li></ul> ??? Key Competencies <ul><li>Ensuring that work accomplished is accurate in all relevant aspects.</li><li>Demonstrating the unique skills or knowledge required of the job; staying current with changing job skills and best practices to positively impact operational efficiencies and the effectiveness of services provided...</li><li>Creating honest, trusting, and successful working relationships with others (inside and outside the organization) by consistently demonstrating competence and reliability in job performance, and representing what is best about the organization through demonstrated principles, actions, and communications...</li><li>Handling a large amount of work efficiently and effectively.</li><li>Effectively adapting to tight deadlines, heavy workloads, and sudden or frequent changes in priority in order to accomplish objectives.</li><li>Staying motivated even when faced with inevitable delays, setbacks, policy shifts and disappointment.</li><li>Demonstrating self-motivation; effective performance is driven from within rather than being conditional on pressure from external factors (e.g. boss, peers, subordinates, deadlines, crises, etc.).</li><li>Acquiring and demonstrating knowledge of safety and health procedures as they relate to the human resources of the organization and the protection of property.</li></ul> STARTING SALARY RANGE Based on experience and qualifications the position could be one of the below levels. $21.01 to $26.78 per hour Lab Analyst I - Minimum 1 year experience $24.19 to $30.84 per hour Lab Analyst II - Minimum 3 years experience $28.06 to $35.77 per hour Lab Analyst III - Minimum 6 years experience Each of these positions is non-exempt. POSTING DATE June 7, 2024 BENEFITS Medical, Dental, Vision, TCDRS Retirement, 457/401, Life Insurance, LTD, Wellness Programs, Tuition Reimbursement, PTO, Holidays BRAZOS RIVER AUTHORITY, EOE The BRA was created by the Texas Legislature in 1929 and exists to develop, manage, and protect the water resources of the Brazos River Basin. Today, BRA's staff develops and distributes water supplies, provides water and wastewater treatment, monitors water quality, and pursues water conservation through public education programs. The BRA is looking for dedicated individuals who are team and customer-focused, perform their jobs ethically and with integrity, are adaptable and embrace diversity, seek innovative and creative ways to conduct business, have a desire to grow with a great organization, and are committed to the mission and goals of the BRA. APPLICATION PROCEDURE All applicants, including employees, must submit an online Application for Employment by way of the Brazos River Authority Website at . The Brazos River Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer Women & Minorities are Encouraged to Apply

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