Water Quality Lab Analyst — QA/QC & Compliance

City of Brentwood, CA; Brentwood (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Alternative work schedule (AWS)

Telework option up to 2 days/week

15 paid holidays

Leave accruals: Vacation 16 days, Sick

City-paid health/dental/vision

CalPERS pension

Retiree Health Savings contributions

Employee Engagement Program

Job summary

The City of Brentwood, CA seeks a Laboratory Analyst for its Water Quality Laboratory to perform water and wastewater testing, ensuring QA/QC standards and regulatory compliance. You will manage data records and certification documentation in a municipal setting.

The role supports both Wastewater and Water Operations Divisions, contributing to public health and environmental services. A bachelor's degree in a related science and CWEA/AWWA Grade III certification are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, biology, microbiology, environmental, public health, chemical engineering, natural or physical science, or related field.
• Three (3) years of professional laboratory analysis experience.
• Possession of a Grade III Laboratory Analyst Certificate (CWEA or AWWA) and a California Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Perform sampling and complex analytical testing of water and wastewater.
• Implement and maintain QA/QC procedures.
• Support laboratory operations and regulatory compliance.
• Manage data records and certification documentation.

Skills

Analytical testing

Quality control

Sampling procedures

Detail orientation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry/biochemistry/biology or related science

Driver’s license (California)

Grade III CWEA/AWWA Laboratory Analyst Certificate

Job description

The City of Brentwood, CA seeks a Laboratory Analyst for its Water Quality Laboratory to perform water and wastewater testing, ensuring QA/QC standards and regulatory compliance. You will manage data records and certification documentation in a municipal setting.

The role supports both Wastewater and Water Operations Divisions, contributing to public health and environmental services. A bachelor's degree in a related science and CWEA/AWWA Grade III certification are required.