Laboratory Analyst

City of Brentwood, CA; Brentwood (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Alternative work schedule (AWS)

Telework option up to 2 days/week

15 paid holidays

Leave accruals: Vacation 16 days, Sick

City-paid health/dental/vision

CalPERS pension

Retiree Health Savings contributions

Employee Engagement Program

Job summary

The City of Brentwood, CA seeks a Laboratory Analyst for its Water Quality Laboratory to perform water and wastewater testing, ensuring QA/QC standards and regulatory compliance. You will manage data records and certification documentation in a municipal setting.

The role supports both Wastewater and Water Operations Divisions, contributing to public health and environmental services. A bachelor's degree in a related science and CWEA/AWWA Grade III certification are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, biology, microbiology, environmental, public health, chemical engineering, natural or physical science, or related field.
• Three (3) years of professional laboratory analysis experience.
• Possession of a Grade III Laboratory Analyst Certificate (CWEA or AWWA) and a California Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Perform sampling and complex analytical testing of water and wastewater.
• Implement and maintain QA/QC procedures.
• Support laboratory operations and regulatory compliance.
• Manage data records and certification documentation.

Skills

Analytical testing

Quality control

Sampling procedures

Detail orientation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry/biochemistry/biology or related science

Driver’s license (California)

Grade III CWEA/AWWA Laboratory Analyst Certificate

Job description

The City of Brentwood is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Laboratory Analyst to join the City of Brentwood's Water Quality Laboratory. The Laboratory supports both the Wastewater and Water Operations Divisions by conducting advanced laboratory analyses and managing the quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) aspects of laboratory operations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Performing sampling and complex analytical testing water and wastewater
• Implementing and maintaining quality control procedures
• Supporting laboratory operations and regulatory compliance
• Managing data records and certification documentation

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified professional to contribute to essential public health and environmental services in a dynamic municipal setting.

For more information, please see the job description here.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary
• Alternativework schedule (AWS) option, requires Directorapproval
• Telework option (up to 2 days a week), requiresDirectorapproval
• 15paid holidays (13 City observed holidays, 2 floating holidays)
• Generous leave accruals (Vacation – 16 days per year; Sick Leave – 12 days per year; Personal Time Off – 80 hours per year)
• Selection of health care plans with City paid contributions; cash-in-lieu offered if waiving coverage
• City-paid dental and vision insurance
• CalPERS pension participation
• City paid contributions to Retiree Health Savings account
• Employee Engagement Program (includes recognition for service, safety, peer nominations, and more)

To review more of what the City of Brentwood offers, please check out our Benefits Guide and visit our Human Resources page.

Education and Experience Guidelines:

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

• Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in chemistry, biochemistry, biology, microbiology, environmental, public health, chemical engineering, natural or physical science, or a related field.
• Three (3) years of increasingly responsible professional laboratory analysis experience, and the interpretation and application of policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Possession of a valid California Driver’s License, a satisfactory driving record, to be maintained throughout employment.
• Possession of a Grade III Laboratory Analyst Certificate issued by the California Water Environment Association (CWEA) or American Water Works Association (AWWA), to be maintained throughout employment.

Applicants must submit the following:

1. A complete City of Brentwood Employment Application
2. Resume
3. Grade III Laboratory Analyst Certificate issued by California Water Environment Association (CWEA) or American Water Works Association (AWWA)

Postmarks, faxes and incomplete applications will not be accepted. Your application must be filled out completely online. Resumes must also be submitted but it is not a substitute for a completed application.

The examination process will consist of:

• Application Review – Submitted applications will be assessed based on job-related qualifications, including desirable qualifications and the specific needs of the hiring department. Candidates may be screened to identify those who are best qualified to proceed in the examination process.
• Panel Board Interview – Those candidates identified as best qualified will be invited to a panel board interview, tentatively scheduled for the week of December 14, 2026.

Eligible List

All applicants that pass the examination process will be placed on the eligible list which is good for at least 6 months and may be extended up to an additional 18 months. This eligible list will be used by the City of Brentwood to fill all current and future openings in this classification as long as the list is active.

DISCLAIMER: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. Tests may consist of any combination of written, oral or other exercises or assessment procedures that test content. Components may include, but are not necessarily limited to, typing, math, reading, writing and analytical skills; problem solving ability; computer and software proficiency, or any other job-related knowledge, skill, ability or qualification. The City may, without notice, change or eliminate any particular assessment component or combination of components as needs dictate.

All correspondence regarding application status, test and/or interview dates, etc. will be sent by email and will be available on your GovernmentJobs account. Please check your email folders, including your junk/spam folders and accept emails from the domain governmentjobs.com, neogov.com, or brentwoodca.gov. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure a correct email address is provided and that all correspondence is received.

The City of Brentwood is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Applicants requesting special accommodations during the examination process may contact the Human Resources Department at [phone].