Water Microbiologist - QA/QC & Lab Data Lead

American Water Works Association; Commerce (CA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

California Water Service in Commerce, CA invites applications for a Microbiologist to support QA/QC in the microbiology lab. The role involves routine testing, data entry into LIMS, and coordinating with district personnel and project managers.

The position requires a microbiology-related degree with demonstrated lab experience, knowledge of EPA methods, and ability to work on call weekends/holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 6 years lab experience or
• Master's degree with 4 years lab experience or
• 2 years as Assistant Microbiologist

Responsibilities

• Perform standard QA/QC on testing equipment and media per Standard Methods and EPA Manual.
• Prepare bacteriological media and sample labels.
• Review and monitor the bacteriological sampling schedule for regulatory sampling.
• Enter data into LIMS and report results.
• Train lab staff and assist with CI activities.

Skills

EPA methods knowledge

Laboratory teamwork

Data entry

Education

Bachelor's degree in microbiology/related field

Master's degree in chemistry/microbiology/related field (with 4 years experience)

Assistant Microbiologist experience

Tools

LIMS

Job description

California Water Service in Commerce, CA invites applications for a Microbiologist to support QA/QC in the microbiology lab. The role involves routine testing, data entry into LIMS, and coordinating with district personnel and project managers.

The position requires a microbiology-related degree with demonstrated lab experience, knowledge of EPA methods, and ability to work on call weekends/holidays as needed.