Microbiologist - Water Quality Lab QA/QC Specialist

California Water Service Company; Commerce (CA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

California Water Service is seeking a Microbiologist for its Commerce, CA lab. The position involves QA/QC on testing equipment, preparing media, labeling samples, and managing a bacteriological schedule in a regulated environment.

Ideal candidates have a strong EPA-methods background, LIMS experience, and a track record in laboratory analysis. Salary ranges from approximately $106k to $147k per year, with an entry in the job board and an application deadline noted.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in microbiology, chemistry, biology, or related field; six years of lab experience.
• Master's degree in chemistry, microbiology, biology, or related field with four years of lab experience.
• Two years of experience as an Assistant Microbiologist.

Responsibilities

• Perform QA/QC on testing equipment and media per Standard Methods and EPA Manual.
• Prepare bacteriological media and sample labels/COCs.
• Review the bacteriological sampling schedule for regulatory sampling and process samples.

Skills

EPA methods knowledge

LIMS proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in microbiology/chemistry/biology

Master's degree in related field

Assistant Microbiologist experience

Tools

LIMS

Job description

California Water Service is seeking a Microbiologist for its Commerce, CA lab. The position involves QA/QC on testing equipment, preparing media, labeling samples, and managing a bacteriological schedule in a regulated environment.

Ideal candidates have a strong EPA-methods background, LIMS experience, and a track record in laboratory analysis. Salary ranges from approximately $106k to $147k per year, with an entry in the job board and an application deadline noted.