Water Quality Lab Technician

Orange County Water District; Fountain Valley (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Orange County Water District is seeking a Laboratory Technician/Senior Laboratory Technician to perform comprehensive water analysis in accordance with EPA and Standard Methods. Responsibilities include wet chemistry, inorganic/organic extractions, and QA/QC support to ensure reliable water quality data.

The role requires handling sample preservation, LIMS data entry, and collaboration with chemists, engineers, and interns.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology or related field is preferred.
• Two years of related laboratory experience; senior level requires four years.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical, chemical, and microbiological analyses on water and related samples using EPA methods.
• Prepare samples, reagents, and calibration solutions and manage sample preservation.
• Operate and maintain extraction and instrumental analysis equipment (ICP-OES/ICP-MS, HPLC, GC).
• Maintain LIMS data integrity and prepare data packets and reports for QA/QC.
• Provide support for microbiological compliance monitoring and QA/QC audits.
• Train and supervise student interns in lab procedures and safety.

Skills

Analytical skills

Water analysis

Laboratory techniques

QA/QC understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry / related field

Tools

LIMS

ICP-OES

ICP-MS

HPLC

GC

Job description

Orange County Water District is seeking a Laboratory Technician/Senior Laboratory Technician to perform comprehensive water analysis in accordance with EPA and Standard Methods. Responsibilities include wet chemistry, inorganic/organic extractions, and QA/QC support to ensure reliable water quality data.

The role requires handling sample preservation, LIMS data entry, and collaboration with chemists, engineers, and interns.