Water Laboratory Assistant – Entry Level & Data Entry

City of Yuba City; Yuba City (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Yuba City is recruiting for a Laboratory Assistant, an entry-level position working in the laboratory. The role involves routine, less complex tasks in both field and lab settings, including water and wastewater sampling, data entry in the LIMS, and basic sample testing.

Incumbents typically have some laboratory experience and work under supervision while learning tasks. A California driver’s license is required, and the posting notes a final filing date of August 31, 2026.

Qualifications

• Laboratory experience in water and wastewater analysis.
• Ability to perform basic analytical procedures and data entry into LIMS.
• Valid California driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine tasks in the laboratory and field.
• Conduct water and wastewater sampling and simple tests with various equipment.
• Enter data into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• Maintain all laboratory work areas and assist with invoicing.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Data entry

Education

Associate's degree in chemistry, biochemistry, biology, microbiology, environmental, sanitary or public health engineering, natural or physical science

Tools

LIMS

Job description

The City of Yuba City is recruiting for a Laboratory Assistant, an entry-level position working in the laboratory. The role involves routine, less complex tasks in both field and lab settings, including water and wastewater sampling, data entry in the LIMS, and basic sample testing.

Incumbents typically have some laboratory experience and work under supervision while learning tasks. A California driver’s license is required, and the posting notes a final filing date of August 31, 2026.