Laboratory Manager IV

Career Opportunities:
Laboratory Manager IV (19260)

Posting 19260
-Posted
07/24/2026

- Dept of State Health Services

- Environmental Sciences

- Management

- Not Eligible for Telework
- Additional Shifts available (1) -c. $5000 - $6999 per month

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Functional

Title:

Laboratory Manager IV

Job Title:

Lab Mgr IV
Agency: Dept of State Health Services
Department: Environmental Sciences
Posting Number: 19260
Closing Date: 08/23/2026
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Management
Salary Range: $6,825.00 - $7,875.00
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-25
Shift: Day
Additional Shift: Days (First)
Telework: Not Eligible for Telework
Travel: Up to 15%
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full Time/Part Time: Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
Facility

Location:


Job Location City: AUSTIN
Job Location Address: 1100 W 49TH ST (DBGL)
Other Locations: None
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Serves as Group Manager in the Radiochemistry Group of the Environmental Chemistry Section:
Works under limited direction from Section Director with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Leads the group in adopting changes in practices, processes or techniques; ensures rapid and complete analysis of all samples submitted; assures the quality of all testing; manages personnel matters; manages laboratory records and other documents; and consults with public health personnel, industry representatives, and other officials.

Supervises drinking water testing for radionuclides under TCEQ's Public Water Supervision program according to TNI (NELAC) Standards and EPA Drinking Water quality systems. Oversees emergency response program for mobile and stationary radionuclide laboratory analyses in the event of nuclear emergencies. Based on the work area, consistently comply with DSHS Laboratory, local, state and federal guidelines to ensure a safe functioning laboratory.

Provides customer service and technical guidance and consults with customers to determine their needs and resolve customer concerns.

EJF 1:
Exercises day-to-day supervision of Radiochemistry Group laboratory operations under TNI Standards and EPA Drinking Water quality systems. Responsibilities include monitoring quality control and quality assurance performance, ensuring the validity of analyses and reliability of laboratory data. Leads the group in implementing changes to practices, processes, and techniques in response to customer needs, quality assurance policies, regulatory requirements, and opportunities for operational improvement.

Analyzes and interprets state and federal laws and regulations related to the Safe Drinking Water Act, radioactive material use, and monitoring of nuclear power generation and arms production/disarmament facilities. Evaluates emerging analytical technologies and their application to state environmental programs. Establishes goals that address high-priority needs, align with section and laboratory objectives, and can be achieved with available resources. Sets realistic target dates and manages projects to achieve due dates at least 90% of the time.

Communicates goals and progress to staff through individual and group meetings. Ensures all changes comply with regulatory requirements, QA policies, and DSHS/HHSC administrative and personnel policies. Manages activities associated with grants awarded to the Group. (25%)

EJF 2:Manages an emergency response program for mobile and stationary radionuclide laboratory analyses in the event of nuclear emergencies. Develops, implements, and evaluates analytical procedures to maintain emergency response readiness; trains staff in preparedness activities; coordinates participation in biannual emergency response exercises; evaluates staff performance during exercises; and implements improvements to ensure compliance with federal performance standards. Serves as a statewide resource for radio chemical analysis, providing technical guidance to laboratories, state agency environmental programs, public water systems, and other stakeholders regarding radio chemical testing and interpretation.

(20%)

EJF 3:Ensures timely and complete analysis of all submitted samples. Consults with submitters within one working day to resolve incomplete or unclear test requests and…