Student Assistant - Water Quality Laboratory

• Base Pay $16.9 - $18.5 / Hour
• Job Category Part‑time, Off‑campus, City of Sacramento
• Employee Type Student Assistant
• Required Degree NONE
• Manage Others No

The City of Sacramento is seeking to hire two student assistants to support operations in the Water Quality Laboratory. The student assistants will be responsible for performing laboratory glassware cleaning, quality control (QC) data charting, calibration of pipettes, graduated cylinders, and volumetric flasks, monthly balance verification, downloading data from data loggers, and other laboratory support tasks.

This role provides a valuable opportunity to shadow laboratory technicians and chemists in the collection and analysis of water samples, including drinking water and environmental water testing.

This position is open to second‑year students currently enrolled in the Sacramento City College Chemical Technology Certificate Program.

This is a part‑time, temporary, non‑benefited student position. Employment in all positions with University Enterprises, Inc. is dependent upon the mutual consent of University Enterprises, Inc. and the employee. This means that either University Enterprises, Inc. or the employee can, at any time, terminate the employment relationship at will, with or without cause. A pre‑employment background check may be conducted including employment history, professional references, criminal check, educational verification (degree, license, or official transcript) or DMV clearance.

Applicants will be required to pass the required pre‑employment checks to the satisfaction of University Enterprises, Inc. (UEI) and the hiring agency or department. UEI does not allow students to hold more than one UEI job at a time, or work in more than one account per pay period. UEI employees who are considering leaving their current UEI student assistant position for a different UEI student assistant position should inform their supervisor in writing and provide at least a week’s notice.

UEI is not a multi‑state employer. UEI only employs candidates who live and work in California. If selected for the position you must reside in California and all work must be performed in California throughout the course of employment.

Must be a college student attending classes during the regular term (Fall, Spring and Winter, if applicable) at Sacramento City College in the Chemical Technology Certificate Program.

Students must be enrolled at a minimum in six‑semester units or nine‑quarter units for undergraduate students; four‑semester units or six‑quarter units for graduate students.

Students declared major must match the major(s) listed in the job posting.

Chemistry, Microbiology, Biology and/or Engineering or any related field of study.

Flexible workdays and work hours, Monday – Friday, between 8 AM – 5 PM. Final work schedule to be determined by supervisor.

Student Assistant and Graduate Assistant employees generally work up to 24 hours per week (Sunday – Saturday) during the academic year and up to 40 hours per week during breaks (winter, spring, and summer).

$16.90 – $18.50 per hour.

• Currently enrolled as a second‑year student at Sacramento City College in the Chemical Technology Certificate program, with registration in CHEMT 297.
• Demonstrated strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in laboratory and technical tasks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to document procedures and convey technical information clearly.
• Basic knowledge of laboratory practices, safety protocols, and chemical handling.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team‑oriented laboratory environment.

• Previous experience or familiarity with water quality laboratory procedures, including sampling, analysis, and data recording.
• Knowledge of chemical and microbiological testing methods commonly used in water quality monitoring.
• Experience with laboratory equipment calibration, maintenance, and reagent preparation.
• Understanding of quality control (QC) and quality…