Environmental Lab Assistant

In this exciting opportunity, you will perform courier services, prepare and ship orders for clients, prepare water samples for analysis by completing sample condition checks, sample receipt/login, basic test measurements, sample preservation/spiking, and inventory monitoring. Communication and flexibility will be key as you work directly with the Client Services team daily, communicating any sample/production issues to senior staff, and cross-training and supporting in other areas of the lab, as needed.

Here's the Role:

Now hiring a Laboratory Assistant to join our environmental laboratory services team! In this exciting opportunity, you will perform courier services, prepare and ship orders for clients, prepare water samples for analysis by completing sample condition checks, sample receipt/login, basic test measurements, sample preservation/spiking, and inventory monitoring. Communication and flexibility will be key as you work directly with the Client Services team daily, communicating any sample/production issues to senior staff, and cross-training and supporting in other areas of the lab, as needed. This position plays an imperative role in the laboratory operations and the LCRA mission of enhancing the quality of life of the Texans we serve through water stewardship, energy, and community service. Do you want to join us in our mission? Apply today!

How You’ll Contribute:

• Check sample receipts and logs, sample and inventory checks, and perform basic data entry (transcription).
• Perform duties like sample disposal, glassware cleaning, and supply receipt.
• Monitor the laboratory sample receiving area for sample drop-off.
• Perform batch or direct data entry into Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• Provide general lab assistance to laboratory staff.

How You’re Qualified:

• Driver's license

How We’ll Support You:

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

• LCRA provides equal employment opportunities and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at LCRA are based on business need, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state legal requirements governing nondiscrimination in employment.
• LCRA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact LCRA Human Resources (512) 578-4004 or email

  lcra.benefits@lcra.org

  . Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.