LABORATORY ANALYST I or II

City of Riverside•Riverside, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Riverside is hiring one Laboratory Analyst I or II for the Sewer - Laboratory Service Division of the Public Works Department. The eligibility list may also be used to fill vacancies in this classification for up to six months. The role is based at the Riverside Water Quality Control Plant, a wastewater treatment facility rated for a capacity of 46 million gallons per day. Under general supervision, Laboratory Analysts perform chemical, bacteriological, and biological analyses and examinations using standard methods and procedures. Work includes analyzing wastewater-process, industrial-waste, domestic-water, and receiving-water samples; operating and maintaining laboratory instruments; preparing records and reports; and supporting laboratory operations and safety. Laboratory Analyst II also assists with preparing method-validation packages for certification and purchases laboratory supplies. The work is performed inside a laboratory, with exposure to biowaste, hazards, chemicals, equipment, sampling materials, and fumes. Employees may interact with staff and public and private representatives and provide professional customer service. The City does not sponsor employment-based work visas. Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship, except that an exception may be made for eligible USMCA professionals in TN nonimmigrant classification. Appointment may be subject to a background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical or physical examination.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Chemistry, Biology, or a closely related field.
Laboratory Analyst I: one year of laboratory experience in a wastewater or similar facility.
Laboratory Analyst I: obtain a Grade I Laboratory Analyst certification issued by the California Water Environment Association (CWEA) within 18 months of appointment.
Laboratory Analyst II: three years of experience in a laboratory setting, or two years of laboratory experience comparable to that of a Laboratory Analyst I in a wastewater laboratory or facility.
Laboratory Analyst II: obtain a Grade II Laboratory Analyst certification issued by the California Water Environment Association (CWEA) within 18 months of employment.
Be legally authorized to work permanently in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future, subject to the stated TN classification exception.

Responsibilities

Perform chemical, bacteriological, and biological analyses of samples from wastewater treatment processes, industrial waste, domestic water, and receiving water.
Conduct Ion Chromatography, COD, hydrogen sulfide, BOD, and other analyses to support wastewater safety and compliance; calibrate equipment and complete related analytical tasks accurately.
Prepare, draft, and maintain records and reports.
Maintain and operate laboratory instruments, and determine appropriate equipment for sample testing and evaluation.
Implement and use analytical methods; evaluate samples transparently and handle them in accordance with safety regulations and standards.
Review and evaluate test results, identify concerns, suggest actions, and provide detailed explanations and evidence of findings.
Order laboratory supplies, maintain inventory, and account for supplies; Laboratory Analyst II also purchases supplies.
Prepare and standardize solutions and reagents used in laboratory analyses.
Clean, acid wash, and sterilize laboratory glassware, equipment, and utensils; keep equipment operational and stocked.
Assist with laboratory technical operations and activities; clean and store equipment and utensils and dispose of waste and biological material in accordance with regulations and standards.
Observe housekeeping and safety regulations.
For Laboratory Analyst II, assist in preparing method-validation packages for certification purposes.
Perform other duties as assigned.