Associate Chemist

Overview

This recruitment will be used to build an Eligibility List for Associate Chemist positions at Metropolitan’s treatment plant laboratories at the following locations:
Weymouth in La Verne, Skinner in Winchester, Jensen in Granada Hills, Mills in Riverside, and Diemer in Yorba Linda. This list will be valid for 6 months from the date a candidate accepts the position.

• Collect, prepare, and analyze water samples in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Perform routine and non‑routine drinking water compliance analyses (chemistry and microbiology).
• Support treatment plant operations with accurate, defensible data.
• Maintain compliance with the Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (ELAP) requirements.
• Apply sound Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) practices to ensure data integrity.
• Ensure laboratory safety protocols.
• Use Laboratory Instrumentation Management System (LIMS) and other laboratory data software.

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, microbiology, environmental science, chemical or environmental engineering, or another closely related scientific field.
• Two years of laboratory experience.
• Strong knowledge of laboratory instrumentation and techniques, principles of chemistry and microbiology, statistics, and QA/QC procedures.
• Experience in a drinking water or related laboratory is preferred.
• Familiarity with California drinking water regulations and compliance reporting is highly valued.
• Valid California Class C Driver’s License.

California’s water supply is dynamic, regulated, and essential. Your expertise will directly support safe, reliable drinking water for millions of Southern Californians.

5/8, Monday through Friday from 6 am to 2:30 pm.

This position will work independently under the direct supervision of the Treatment Plant Laboratory Team Manager and will maintain close working relationships with personnel in Water Treatment and Water Quality sections.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and two years of relevant experience.
• Related field:
  Chemistry, biology, microbiology, chemical or environmental engineering, environmental science, or other related scientific degree.
• Relevant experience:
  Water quality laboratory experience with principles of chemistry and statistics; chemistry and microbiology laboratory techniques and instrumentation; laboratory software; and/or standard laboratory quality assurance and control requirements, including laboratory safety protocols.

• Valid California Class C Driver’s License (required at time of application) that allows you to drive during your employment.

• Competitive compensation.
• Excellent medical, dental, life, vision plans.
• Deferred compensation in the form of a 401(k) plan (with matching contribution) and a 457 plan.
• Retirement benefits under the California Public Employees' Retirement System.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Training and advancement opportunities.
• Excellent working environment.

Metropolitan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic(s).

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should call (213) 217‑7738 or email:

Applicants for employment with the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States (i.e., H1‑B or other employment‑based immigration case).