Laboratory Analyst I/II (Extra-help) - Ventura Water
$74,131–$99,050 year
On-siteVentura, California, United States
Job Summary
Collect drinking water, wastewater, recycled water, and environmental samples from treatment facilities and receiving waters throughout the City. Perform chemical, physical, biological, and bacteriological analyses using established laboratory methods to support water quality monitoring and regulatory compliance. Operate, calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot a wide range of laboratory instruments including pH meters, spectrophotometers, gas chromatographs, and ion chromatographs. Prepare laboratory reagents, culture media, and calibration standards while accurately recording and reporting sample data in accordance with ELAP requirements and regulatory guidelines. Follow Quality Assurance and Quality Control procedures to ensure analysis accuracy and maintain a clean, safe laboratory environment. This temporary part-time extra-help position supports Ventura Water's environmental monitoring and regulatory compliance programs for approximately six months.
Required Qualifications
- A combination of education, training and/or experience equivalent to one year of college-level coursework, including two courses in a laboratory science, and one year of analytical laboratory work
- A combination of education, training and/or experience equivalent to an Associate degree in chemistry or related field, and two years of analytical laboratory work
- Possession of a valid Class C California driver's license and an acceptable driving record
Desired Qualifications
- Has experience performing analytical testing in an environmental, water quality, wastewater, chemistry, or biological laboratory
- Demonstrates proficiency operating, calibrating, maintaining, and troubleshooting laboratory instruments and analytical equipment
- Possesses a strong understanding of laboratory quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) practices, sampling procedures, and accurate recordkeeping
- Maintains a high level of accuracy and attention to detail while performing technical analyses and documenting results
- Effectively prioritizes work, manages multiple assignments, and consistently meets established deadlines
- Communicates effectively and works collaboratively with laboratory and operations staff
- Demonstrates sound judgment, professionalism, and a strong commitment to laboratory safety and regulatory compliance
- Associate or Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a closely related field
- Two years of analytical laboratory experience
- Possession of a California Water Environment Association (CWEA) Laboratory Analyst Grade I or II certification
- Working knowledge of Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (ELAP) accreditation requirements
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