Job Details

Laboratory Technician III

Salary Info: $110,496 - $134,304 Annually, Plus Excellent Benefits + Retirement

Opens online at www.ebmud.com/jobs on Monday, January 27, 2025

Online applications must be received by 4:30 p.m., Friday, February 7, 2025

Internal Reference # 25-009

East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) is accepting applications for Laboratory Technician III (Lab Tech III). Lab Tech IIIs perform physical, chemical and biological analyses of water, wastewater, industrial waste, and other environmental samples.

Typical duties include:
Performing chemical and biological analysis of water, wastewater, and other environmental samples following specific procedures.
Operating, calibrating, and performing routine maintenance and maintaining documentation for complex laboratory equipment and instruments.
Conducting acute and chronic bioassays using fish and mussels.
Diagnosing technical or data quality issues for assigned analytical procedures; working with senior staff to identify root cause and corrective actions.
Collecting, receiving, extracting, and digesting a variety of samples; preparing field and sample control documentation and submitting/receiving samples for analysis.

The ideal candidate will clearly demonstrate:
A bachelor's degree with major coursework in chemistry, biology, or a closely related field and/or extensive experience working in a water or wastewater laboratory.
Strong motivation to optimize and automate procedures within the laboratory.
Skills focused on professional development and continuous improvement.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

The salary range is $9,208 per month increasing to $9,668, $10,151, $10,659 and $11,192 after 6, 18, 30, and 42 months, respectively.

EBMUD offers an excellent benefits program that includes paid vacation, holidays and sick leave; family health insurance coverage; family dental and vision care plans; retirement plan (reciprocal with CalPERS); 401(k), 401(a) and 457(b) tax-deferred retirement plans; transit subsidy; tuition reimbursement; and opportunities for professional growth including training and career development.

Requirements:
1. Completion of the twelfth grade, or its equivalent.
2. Two years of employment in chemical, biological, or bacteriological laboratory work, at a level comparable to or higher than EBMUD's class of Laboratory Technician II.
3. One year performing analysis of water, wastewater, or industrial wastes.

Additional Requirements:
Must possess a valid California driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record.
Must possess physical capacity to perform the critical and important duties of the job, including sufficient strength to lift 50 pounds.
Must work onsite at EBMUD.
Must be willing to work overtime as needed.
May be required to work a regular alternate schedule.
May be required to work on an EBMUD holiday (based on seniority). The holiday schedule is developed on an annual basis.

The most competitive candidates will have a bachelor's degree with major coursework in chemistry, biology, or a closely related field.

Submit a completed EBMUD application and the required supplemental question responses online at www.ebmud.com/jobs by 4:30 p.m., Friday, February 7, 2025. Only application materials submitted online during the filing period will be accepted.

EBMUD is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Females/Minorities/Veterans/Disability

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Job Hotline: (510) 287-0735