Trainee Analytical Lab Supervisor Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Houston, TX
Job Type: Regular Full-time
Job Number: 16616
Department: Pollution Control Services Department
Opening Date: 04/27/2026
Closing Date: 5/30/2026 11:59 PM Central
Max Number of Applicants: 200
Position Description
Harris County Pollution Control Services Department (HCPCS) Mission
The mission of Harris County Pollution Control Services Department (HCPCS) is to protect the citizens of Harris County from environmental impacts through firm, consistent enforcement of state and federal regulations. The ultimate goal of PCS is clean air, water, and proper management of waste. The activities PCS are directed toward ensuring clean air and water for the citizens of Harris County, consistent with the protection of public health, enjoyment of property and the protection of plant, animal, and marine life.
What you will do for Harris County Pollution Control
Under general supervision, the Wet Laboratory Supervisor will oversee all laboratory operations. Individuals in this position will be responsible for managing lab assignments, supervising and training staff, ensuring quality control, maintaining equipment, ordering and tracking laboratory supplies, and developing standard operating procedures. The Wet Laboratory Supervisor is expected to possess knowledge of laboratory equipment and operating advanced instrumentation and demonstrate strong leadership, communication, and organization skills to ensure optimal performance and productivity.
Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operation Management: Oversees wet lab tasks to ensure all required analyses are conducted on samples; manages the maintenance, calibration, and operation of lab equipment and supplies.
• Leadership & Supervision: Oversees staff performance, conducts evaluations, resolves conflicts, communicates directives, and maintains high standards of productivity, efficiency, and quality control in laboratory operations.
• Data Management & Reporting: Enters and validates analytical data in the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and approves reports as needed.
• Laboratory Support: Assists the Laboratory Services Manager with non-routine samples, including parameter selection, special procedures, and data formatting.
• Training & Development: Trains wet lab chemists on equipment usage, analysis techniques, quality control, and record-keeping procedures.
• SOPs: Develops, revises, and reviews Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure accuracy and compliance.

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 ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net.
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 Physical or Life Science, Chemistry, or a related field

Experience:

• Five (5) years of experience in conventional (wet) chemical analyses and instrumental analyses.
• Proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, and Access

Additional Requirements:

• College transcripts are required along with the application

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of basic laboratory equipment, including pH meters, D.O. meters, analytical balances, and spectrophotometers.
• Knowledge of operating advanced instrumentation, including TOC analyzers, pH/ISE meters, and discrete analyzers.
• Knowledge of gravimetric, titrimetric, and microbiology operations with precision.
• Skill in reviewing, compiling, and approving analytical reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Ability to assess the progress of analyses and make necessary adjustments or seek guidance as needed.
• Ability to conduct fundamental lab procedures, such as pipetting, titrating, and standard preparation.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while working independently.
• Ability to supervise and mentor other analysts, promoting productivity, efficiency, and quality control in the lab.

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 | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
• Weekend and other hours may be required as needed to complete tasks and in the event of an emergency or stormwater events
• Occasional weekends, holidays, and overtime may be required based on the specific needs and demands of the department.

Reporting Relationships:

• Reports to Position: Manager, Laboratory
• Supervised Positions: Chemist I, Chemist II

Work Environment:

• This position may require employees to be deployed to alternative county locations during emergency events.
• This role requires operating in both a laboratory and office environment, which means a significant amount of time will be spent in each setting. The physical demands may involve lifting and moving objects weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Possible work exposures: Dangerous chemicals

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.
HARRIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Harris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan.
The following benefits are offered only to Harris County employees in regular (full-time) positions:
Health & Wellness Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Wellness Plan
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
• Eleven (11) County-observed holidays
• One (1) floating holiday per year
• Paid Parental Leave*
• Sick Leave

Retirement Savings Benefit

• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions:

• Professional learning & development opportunities
• Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)
• Flexible work schedule*
• METRO RideSponsor Program*

* Participation may vary by County department. The employee benefits plans of Harris County are extended to all eligible participants across various departments with the exception of the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department, for which the cited Health & Wellness Benefits are administered through the State of Texas.
In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, group health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Harris County Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.
For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website:
01
Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed as it relates to this position?

• High School or GED diploma
• Associate Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or higher
• None of the above

02
If you selected a college degree in response to the previous question, which of the following best describes your major?

• Physical or Life Science
• Chemistry
• Other Related Field
• Unrelated Field
• N/A; No Degree

03
Which of the following best describes your verifiable experience in conventional (wet) chemical analyses and instrumental analyses?(To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history)

• Less than five (5) years
• Five (5) years or more but less than six (6) years
• Six (6) years or more but less than seven (7) years
• Seven (7) years or more
• I do not have this experience

04
Please provide the dates of employment during which you obtained experience in conventional (wet) chemical analyses and instrumental analyses. Provide the month and year that began and ended the experience. Example: "January 2020 - December 2023" If this experience is not clearly documented in the Work Experience section, your application will be disqualified. If you do not have this experience, please type "N/A" in the space provided.
05
Which of the following describes your level of proficiency using a personal computer and common office software such as MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). Please select your level of proficiency based on the following descriptions:Advanced:A person with this level of skills is able to produce very large, complex formal documents that require a table of contents, footnotes, endnotes, bookmarks, and other special elements; a wide range of graphic effects, and use advanced techniques for analyzing and manipulating data. Has full mastery of Macro commands and skills to tie the objects together into a cohesive system by using Macros and Visual Basic for Applications code. Makes interactive presentations by using hyperlinks and action buttons.Intermediate:A person with this level of skills is able to customize toolbars, import and insert graphs, embed Excel data, and elaborate reports. Understands the concepts of databases and is able to work with charts and to use the list management capabilities of Excel. Able to use complex query techniques, create efficient forms and reports, and create Macros to automate these forms. Makes interactive presentations by using hyperlinks and action buttons.Basic:A person with this level of skills is able to use basic formatting, editing, printing functions, and understands the document page setup. Has the ability to enter and correct data, modify a workbook, format a worksheet, and use printing functions. Understands the different database concepts and structures and is familiar with data validation and is able to create a simple presentation in PowerPoint, run it, and print it.Entry Level:A person with this level of skills has the ability to open, create, save and modify documents in Word, send and receive email in Outlook and create spreadsheets in Excel. Format documents for printing, comfortable using the printer menu to preview documents. Has ability to change the font, the margins, insert or delete pages and use the built-in spellchecker and grammar check.

• Advanced
• Intermediate
• Basic
• Entry Level
• Not proficient

06
An unofficial copy of your college transcript is required along with your application. (Please scan your transcripts and attach to this application before submitting).

• Yes, I have attached a copy of my complete transcripts.
• No, I have not attached the required transcript. I understand that this may result in disqualification from the employment process.

Required Question