Laboratory Aide

The City of Santa Rosa Water Department is looking for a Laboratory Aide to support critical laboratory work that helps protect public health and our community’s water quality.

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.

Please note:

this recruitment will remain open for 2 (Two) weeks or until 75 applications are received, whichever comes first.

In addition to offering 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, your choice of three health plans, a flexible spending program, employer contributions to a Retiree Health Savings plan, flexible work schedule options, and top of the line employer paid vision and dental coverage.

More information regarding benefits can be found on our Miscellaneous Employee Benefits Page.

• A competitive total compensation package!
• 12 paid holidays annually, plus 1 to 3 'floating holidays' per year, depending on start date and years of service
• $500 annually for wellness
• The City is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) Employer
• Paid Family Leave

Santa Rosa Water protects public health and the environment by providing a safe and reliable water supply, wastewater collection and treatment, beneficial reuse of recycled water and biosolids, and storm water management. By providing these critical water, sewer, and storm water services to households, businesses, schools, hospitals, and others, Santa Rosa Water is achieving its overarching mission.

For more information about the City of Santa Rosa Water Department, its divisions, projects, and commitment to the local community, please visit Water's website at: SR CITY WATER.

The Laboratory Aide provides critical preparatory and custodial support to Laboratory Analysts by cleaning laboratory instruments; performing data entry; procuring and delivering samples and supplies; serving as the first point of contact; and disposing of old equipment and materials. Additionally, under supervision, this position will:

• Assist in sample control, including inventory by holding time and disposal of expired samples
• Autoclave and dispose of used fermentation tubes
• Dispose of used chemicals
• Perform basic process control testing
• Assist in data entry
• Pick up and deliver samples and supplies
• Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of lab
• Assist with proper disposal of old equipment
• Perform related duties as assigned.

• High school or college coursework in chemistry
• Heightened awareness of surroundings and safety regulations in a laboratory setting
• Experience effectively communicating with a diverse demographic
• Effective interpersonal and problem solving skills
• The ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
• A strong commitment to providing excellent customer service
• A meticulous disposition in regards to quality of work

For more information about this exciting opportunity, please contact Alberto Sanchez @ asanchez.

• Wash laboratory glassware, including use of dishwashing and drying equipment and special treatment such as acid and solvent rinses;
• dispose of the contents in sample containers, Imhoff cones, settleometers, etc.;
• organize and resupply clean glassware in storage and testing areas;
• log-in, preserve and label samples, and fill in chain of custody of custody documents;
• prepare media and reagents;
• assist in the stocking and inventory of supplies;
• prepare bottle kits for sampling events; and
• maintain laboratory Safety Data Sheet library.

Preparation and proper cleaning techniques of laboratory glassware; basic water/wastewater laboratory operations; safety procedures and practices of an environmental laboratory; chemicals used in an environmental laboratory; types and uses of chemistry glassware, ie., beakers, flasks, and sample containers; sanitation and sterilization in a laboratory environment; supplies and equipment used in a laboratory; organization and storage of laboratory…