Water Quality Analyst — Field & Lab Technician

City of Minneapolis; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 93,071,000 - 113,156,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Minneapolis is seeking a qualified candidate to perform collection and analysis of water samples ensuring safe and efficient water production for public use. The role includes assisting chemists, training operators, and supporting plumbers across multiple facilities.

Responsibilities include operating instruments, conducting QA/QC, and performing routine regulatory samples such as Total Coliform Rule monitoring. On-site work and a strong safety mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a chemistry, microbiology, biology, biochemistry, environmental science, or equivalent.
• 1 year of laboratory work in a chemical or water testing environment within the last 10 years.
• Possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Perform water analysis for turbidity, color, alkalinity, hardness, pH, temperature, conductivity, and chlorine residual.
• Operate lab instruments and calibrate equipment as needed.
• Collect samples at various stages of treatment at multiple facilities.
• Provide assistance and training to operators and plumbers as needed.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory sampling requirements (Total Coliform Rule and related monitoring).
• Respond to customer questions and assist with 311 requests.

Skills

Water analysis

Laboratory testing

Communication

Field collection

MS Word

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Microbiology, Biology, Biochemistry or Environmental Science

Tools

pH meter

Radiometer

Sterilizer

HACH DR-5000 Spectrophotometer

Job description

The City of Minneapolis is seeking a qualified candidate to perform collection and analysis of water samples ensuring safe and efficient water production for public use. The role includes assisting chemists, training operators, and supporting plumbers across multiple facilities.

Responsibilities include operating instruments, conducting QA/QC, and performing routine regulatory samples such as Total Coliform Rule monitoring. On-site work and a strong safety mindset are essential.