Wastewater Lab Analyst I/II – Growth Path in Riverside

City of Riverside; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Riverside is seeking Laborator y Analyst I or II in the Sewer - Laboratory Service Division of the Public Works Department. An eligibility list may be used for current and upcoming vacancies for up to six months, with a salary range shown below.

Analysts perform chemical and bacteriological analyses of wastewater, industrial waste, and receiving water, and must obtain CWEA certification within 18 months.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or Biology required.
• 1 year of laboratory experience in wastewater or similar facility for Analyst I.
• CWEA Grade I certification within 18 months of appointment for Analyst I.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or Biology required for Analyst II.
• Three years of lab experience, or two years as Analyst I, for Analyst II.
• CWEA Grade II certification within 18 months of employment for Analyst II.

Responsibilities

• Perform chemical, bacteriological, and biological analyses of samples from wastewater processes and receiving water.
• Calibrate and operate laboratory instruments; prepare records and reports.
• Maintain inventory and standardize reagents; ensure safety regulations compliance.
• Assist in method validation, data review, and testing quality control.

Skills

Chemical analyses

Bacteriological analyses

Ion Chromatography

Quality control

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or Biology

Tools

Ion Chromatography

COD analyses

BOD analyses

Job description

The City of Riverside is seeking Laborator y Analyst I or II in the Sewer - Laboratory Service Division of the Public Works Department. An eligibility list may be used for current and upcoming vacancies for up to six months, with a salary range shown below.

Analysts perform chemical and bacteriological analyses of wastewater, industrial waste, and receiving water, and must obtain CWEA certification within 18 months.