Water Quality Lab Technician – Hands-on Testing

City of Oceanside; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Oceanside is seeking a Laboratory Technician for its Water Utilities Laboratory. The role involves performing physical, chemical, and biological tests, data entry, and daily QC in a wastewater and drinking water testing environment.

You will rotate between solids analyses, TSS/CBOD testing, and microbiological media prep, supporting safe drinking water and reliable wastewater services. Experience in environmental testing is desirable and a valid driver's license is needed.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of laboratory equipment and instruments.
• Knowledge of chemical, biological and microbiological testing procedures.
• Laboratory safety procedures; and
• Basic math, including decimals.

Responsibilities

• Performs physical, chemical and biological tests and calculates results for samples from the wastewater treatment process.
• Submits results of daily tests in written form to operations.
• Calibrates equipment used in testing and maintains logs for daily QC.
• Collects final samples and assists in daily lab maintenance and organization.

Skills

Laboratory equipment & instruments

Chemical, biological & microbiological

Basic math (decimals)

Effective written & verbal comms

Education

Equivalent to 12th grade + college chemistry/microbiology coursework

Job description

The City of Oceanside is seeking a Laboratory Technician for its Water Utilities Laboratory. The role involves performing physical, chemical, and biological tests, data entry, and daily QC in a wastewater and drinking water testing environment.

You will rotate between solids analyses, TSS/CBOD testing, and microbiological media prep, supporting safe drinking water and reliable wastewater services. Experience in environmental testing is desirable and a valid driver's license is needed.