Laboratory Analyst

the city of santa rosa is seeking an experienced and detail oriented laboratory analyst to join our dynamic water reuse team providing critical services to our local community!

the city of santa rosa is committed to building a workforce reflective of our community and establishing a lasting culture of equity and belonging within our organization. Our collective talents and expertise contribute to high-quality public services that support a vibrant, resilient, inclusive city for our community and visitors. We celebrate a diverse workforce and welcome all qualified candidates to apply.

• 12 paid holidays annually, plus 1 to 3 floating holidays per year depending on hire date and years of service
• $500 annual wellness bonus
• unlimited free bus rides on citybus and sonoma county transit
• public service loan forgiveness program (pslf) employee eligibility

in addition to a challenging, rewarding work environment and excellent salary, the city of santa rosa provides a generous suite of benefits, including retirement through calpers, a competitive leave accrual package, choice of health plan, a flexible spending program, employer contributions to a retiree health savings plan, flexible work schedule options, and employer‑paid vision and dental coverage. More information regarding benefits associated with this position can be found on our miscellaneous employee benefits page.

the hub of the water reuse system is the laguna treatment plant, which cleans sewage from homes and businesses throughout the region so that it can be reused safely with beneficial outcomes. The plant recycles approximately 7 billion gallons of wastewater each year. During dry to normal water years, nearly 100% of the tertiary treated recycled water is beneficially reused.

our state accredited environmental laboratory, located at the plant, analyzes drinking water, sewage, and industrial waste to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, public health and protection of the laguna de santa rosa watershed.

for more information about the city of santa rosa water department and its efforts to provide safe and reliable water supply to our local community, please visit water's website at: sr city water.

laboratory analysts perform chemical, biochemical, physical and biological analyses on water, domestic and industrial wastewater, gases, sludges, and soils. Laboratory analyst is considered the entry level classification in the laboratory analyst series and may provide technical guidance to laboratory aides, interns, or other technical staff. Analyses are performed 365 days a year. In order to provide coverage, laboratory analysts have rotating schedules that include working weekends and holidays.

• works well in a team environment
• has good math and computer skills
• is able to multi‑task effectively
• is capable of producing accurate, high‑quality work
• is detail‑oriented
• is capable of meeting deadlines
• is organized and efficient
• demonstrates safe laboratory practices
• experience with laboratory information management system
• works well in a busy, fast‑paced environment
• is willing to work weekends, holidays and rotating shifts
• is an adaptable, flexible professional who embraces teamwork

please complete a thoughtful, thorough supplemental questionnaire submission. As part of the selection process, your responses to these questions will be scored using criteria specific to this position. Incomplete responses, or responses such as "see resume" can result in disqualification from the selection process.

additional requirements, such as successful completion of a physical exam, drug screen, etc., may apply, depending on the duties and responsibilities of the position. If you receive a conditional job offer for the position, the requirements upon which the offer is contingent will be outlined in the conditional job letter.

the selection process will include a minimum qualifications assessment, and may also include an application and supplemental questionnaire review, followed by department…