Temp Microbiology Lab Scientist (6-Month, Part-Time)

Irvine Ranch Water District (IRWD); Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Irvine Ranch Water District is accepting applications for a Temporary Laboratory Scientist (Microbiology) in the Water Quality Department. The part-time position runs for six months, up to 30 hours per week, with a regular schedule of Wednesdays and Fridays through Mondays, including weekends.

Responsibilities include performing routine microbiological tests on environmental samples, maintaining LIMS data, and contributing to ELAP and QA/QC programs.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in chemistry, biochemistry, biological sciences, microbiology, or a related field.
• Two (2) years of professional level laboratory experience including basic and/or routine analyses of environmental samples such as water, biosolids, solids, and air.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine laboratory tests and analyses on environmental samples.
• Sets up, calibrates, and operates a variety of laboratory instrumentation.
• Maintains and reviews laboratory data in LIMS and ensures data quality.
• Participates in ELAP and QA/QC programs; updates SOPs as assigned.
• Adheres to safety policies and conducts routine safety checks.

Skills

Lab analyses

LIMS data entry

QA/QC procedures

Safety procedures

Instrument calibration

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry/biochemistry/biological sciences/microbiology

Tools

LIMS

Job description

Irvine Ranch Water District is accepting applications for a Temporary Laboratory Scientist (Microbiology) in the Water Quality Department. The part-time position runs for six months, up to 30 hours per week, with a regular schedule of Wednesdays and Fridays through Mondays, including weekends.

Responsibilities include performing routine microbiological tests on environmental samples, maintaining LIMS data, and contributing to ELAP and QA/QC programs.