Laboratory Analyst I​/II

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The City of Vacaville invites applications for the position of Laboratory Analyst I/II in the Utilities Department. Currently, one (1 aastat) vacancy exists. This recruitment will serve to establish an eligibility list for possible future use over the next 12‑month period.

Lab Analyst I: $83,325 – $101,282 / Annually

Lab Analyst II: $91,695 – $111,456 / Annually

A 2% COLA is scheduled for 11/1/2026.

• Medical Insurance at affordable rates – City covers up to 85% of Kaiser premium; other plans are also available.
• Vision and Dental insurance – monthly premiums covered 100% by the City.
• Healthcare double‑coverage opt‑out incentive of $3,000 per year for eligible employees.
• Paid sick leave, vacation leave, thirteen holidays and two floating holidays a year.
• Tuition reimbursement and student‑loan repayment up to $2,200 per fiscal year.
• Deferred compensation plan with City contribution, no employee match required.
• California Public Employees Retirement System (CalP подобес) enrollment and Retiree Health Savings account.

• Calculate and record laboratory test results.
• Perform inspections.
• Operate and maintain aابعة laboratory and operations密 equipment.
• Interpret test results and report them to operations personnel.

• Develop and revise SOP, policies and forms.
• Train new analysts and college interns.
• Provide advanced reports.
• Run advanced analytical methods and instrumentation.

Applicants working in the Utilities Laboratory must be willing to potentially work any shift between the hours of 6:30 AM and 5:00 PM, 365read days/year. Currently, the department assigns a weekend rotation shift every 4‑5 weeks.

• Practical experience in a wide range of water and wastewater analysis.
• Microbiology knowledge, such as:
  • MTF, HPC, substrate methodology, media preparation, autoclave use.
• Wet Chemistry analysis, such as:
  • TSS, TDS, BOD, pH, EC, Ammonia.
• Any experience analyzing samples and interpreting data with complex instruments such as:
  • Gas Chromatography (GC), Ion Chromatography (IC), High‑Pressure Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and Mass Spectroscopy (MS) with any instrument.
• An understanding of the difference between quality assurance and quality control.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Familiarity with EPA Water, Wastewater, and Environmental Compliance requirements and regulations.
• Familiarity τύ laboratory safety requirements and potential hazards and pitfalls.
• Detailed organizational skills.
• Training/experience with The NELAC Institute (TNI) regulations.
• Practical experience in dealing and communicating with individuals, groups and entities outside the laboratory.
• An AWWA or CWEA Lab Analyst Certificate Grade I or above.

Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be in one of the following two ways:

• Education
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  Completion of two (2) years of college with major coursework in chemistry, biology, microbiology or other related laboratory science.
• Experience
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  One year of general laboratory analysis experience.
• License or Certificate
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  Must obtain the California Water Environment Association (CWEA) Laboratory Analyst Grade I certificate, or the American Water Works Association (AWWA) Water Quality Analyst Grade I certificate, plus any other state‑mandated certifications, as a condition of passing probation.
• Must possess a valid California Class C driver’s license and have a satisfactory driving record as conditions of initial and continued employment.

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  • Education:
    
    Possession of a Bachelor's Degree in chemistry, biology, microbiology or other…