LABORATORY ANALYST – Department of Ventura Water Job Openings

Overview

Position Title: LABORATORY ANALYST

Company: City Of Ventura

Location: Ventura, CA, US

Job Description:

The City of Ventura is hiring! We have an immediate vacancy for the position of Laboratory Analyst I/II with the City’s Ventura Water Department. Come join our team as we align our workforce to better serve our community together – they’re counting on us.

 

The Laboratory Analyst I/II works under general supervision and is responsible for performing routine chemical, physical, biological analysis, and sampling of potable water, wastewater, industrial waste, storm water, receiving waters, and other environmental samples.

 

The ideal candidate for this position is self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work independently and as part of a team. This person will understand general laboratory safety standards and understand the California Water Environment Association sampling procedures and chemical testing methods. The ideal candidate has prior working experience in a water/wastewater laboratory operation and is able to stand for long periods of time and perform sampling activities around raw sewage and wastewater. This person will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, demonstrates proficiency in the use of computers, and has excellent math and computation skills.

Requirements:

• Possession of a California Water Environment Association Laboratory Analyst I certification within one year of employment.
• Possession of a valid Class C California driver license and an acceptable driving record is required.
• 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.