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Company

Harris County
Address , Houston, Tx
Employment type FULL_TIME
Salary
Expires 2023-06-12
Posted at 1 year ago
Job Description
Position Description

Under direction from the Laboratory Manager, the incumbent will maintain the environmental laboratory accreditation; direct and coordinate a quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) program for employees involved in the sampling and the analysis of water/wastewater, air and solid samples; review and implement laboratory practices and procedures that conform to regulatory quality assurance and safety standards for environmental laboratories and perform related work as required.

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Provide QA/QC related technical assistance for the various sampling programs at Pollution Control Services
  • Oversees writing and maintenance of the laboratory quality system manual and analytical standard operating procedures (SOP’s) used by the laboratory.
  • Implements QA programs for laboratory personnel and field staff.
  • Facilitate external audits, write responses, and ensure corrective action
  • Maintain all the official documents related to the NELAP accreditation and the QA/QC procedures.
  • Assist in the activities related to obtaining and maintaining NELAP Accreditation
  • Review the calculation of control limits, detection limits, and reporting limits for laboratory analyses.
  • Coordinates laboratory performance testing using samples provided by commercial agencies.
  • Work closely with the LIMS coordinator for the development, modification and maintenance of forms and interfacing for data entry into the LIMS
  • Coordinates the approved standard operating procedures for laboratory, and field staff; prepares and/or maintains computer programs for the compilation and statistical analysis of quality control data.
  • Reviews the QA/QC procedures of laboratory reports such as accuracy, completeness, and reasonableness of data.
  • Work closely with the LIMS coordinator on the development, modifications and maintenance of forms and interfacing for data entry into the LIMS
  • Documents training programs for laboratory, operations, and field staff on quality assurance, analyses, and safety
  • Prepares, reviews, and updates the Laboratory Chemical Hygiene Plan.
  • Establishes, coordinates, and monitors the laboratory quality system; works closely with section supervisors to plan, schedule, and implement Quality Assurance (QA) related activities; ensures that Laboratory Services meets all requirements for accreditation
  • Work with the LIMS coordinator to ensure that the LIMS system is correctly used by the laboratory personnel
  • Directs internal audits of test methods to identify biases and areas for improvement.
  • Confers with other agencies on quality assurance and safety issues especially sampling or analytical problems and use of laboratory chemicals, equipment, and supplies.
  • Performs other related work as required.
  • Directs, monitors, and evaluates safety practices and procedures with respect to laboratory and field analytical work.
Other Duties:
  • Special tasks involved in responding to an emergency event
  • Other tasks assigned by the Manager - Laboratory Services

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email [email protected].
This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Requirements

Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in environmental science, chemistry, microbiology, toxicology or statistics, or a related field.
Experience:
  • Previous experience in a QA/QC role is required
  • Acquired through a combination of formal education, training from previous jobs, on-the-job training, etc. and must include at least five (5) years’ work experience performing both conventional and advanced analytical testing on environmental samples.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Knowledge of TCEQ, NELAP or ISO Guide 25 requirements for laboratories is required

Knowledge of:
  • Laboratory safety practices and procedures
  • Chemical characteristics of and standard methods for the analysis of environmental samples, particularly air, solids, water, and wastewater.
  • Sampling techniques
  • Principles and practice of laboratory quality assurance and quality control
  • Computer-based laboratory information
  • Management systems (LIMS)
  • Methods of statistical analysis
  • Data management processing techniques
  • Federal and state regulations related to laboratory quality assurance and safety practice
  • Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications related to the work, including word processing, database, and spreadsheet software.
Skill and Ability to:
  • Perform standard QA/QC evaluation procedures; evaluate data using statistical methods for analysis
  • Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
  • Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and specialized software applications programs
  • Interpret federal, state, and local laboratory regulations and standards
  • Develop, implement, and maintain a coordinated applied program for laboratory quality assurance
  • Work with supervisors to plan, schedule, organize, and coordinate quality assurance programs
  • Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing

NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

General Information

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:
  • Full time
  • Monday - Friday typically 8 am to 5 pm.
Work Environment:
  • The essential functions of this classification are primarily performed in an office environment, and periodically in a laboratory environment with periodic exposure to chemicals, solvents, and other environmental substances, and require the ability to: sit for extended periods of time in front of a computer screen, use a telephone and computer keyboard daily.
Physical Demands:
  • This is a sedentary role however may require the ability to lift up to 15 to 20 pounds.

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.


BENEFITS
Harris County offers a competitive benefits program, including comprehensive group health and related benefits plan as well as defined benefit retirement plan.
The following list of benefits is offered only to employees in regular (full-time) positions:
  • Wellness
  • Vision
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
  • Long-term disability
  • 10 days of vacation each year for the first five (5) years of service. Accrual rates increase based on years of service.
  • Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
  • 10 county holidays plus one (1) floating holiday
  • Dental
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Healthcare Reimbursement Account
  • Life Insurance
  • Medical
The following benefits are also available to regular (full-time) employment and may be available to part-time employees:
  • Transportation Assistance (Metro RideSponsor Program)
  • Flexible schedules (varies by department)
    • Transportation Assistance (Metro RideSponsor Program)
  • Retirement pension (TCDRS)
    • Flexible schedules (varies by department)
      • Transportation Assistance (Metro RideSponsor Program)

In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, Group Health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.
For plan details, visit the Harris County benefits website:
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/Medical.aspx