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Laboratory Quality Assurance Officer
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Vacaville, Solano County, California, 95688, USA
Listed on 2026-07-02
Listing for:
City of Vacaville (CA)
Full Time, Part Time, Seasonal/Temporary
position Listed on 2026-07-02
Job specializations:
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Quality Assurance - QA/QC
Quality Control - QC Analysts/Managers, QA Specialist - Analyst/Manager, Regulatory Compliance Specialist, Quality Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
The City of Vacaville - A beautiful place to live, a great place to work!
With over 600 employees, the City of Vacaville is proud to serve a vibrant, growing community. We offer a supportive and engaging workplace with employee social and wellness events, casual dress days, flexible work schedules, every other Friday off and outstanding pay and benefits.
Join us and help shape the future of Vacaville!
The City of Vacaville is accepting applications for Laboratory Quality Assurance Officer.
Currently, we have one(1) full-time vacancyin the Utilities Department.
This recruitment will establish an eligibility list for future full-time, part-time and limited-term vacancies in this classification that may occur over the next 12-month period.
Salary Information:
$100,874 - $122,613 Annually
A 2% COLA is scheduled for 11/1/2026
Working for the City of Vacaville comes with an excellent benefits package including:
* 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 (CalPERS) plan enrollment and Retiree Health Savings account
* See the Local 39 Benefit Summary for additional information
* The Laboratory Quality Assurance Officer plays a key role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity and regulatory compliance of the City's environmental laboratory operations. Working closely with laboratory management and staff, this position develops, implements and maintains the laboratory's Quality Management System (QMS), oversees quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) programs, coordinates accreditation activities, conducts audits and assists with staff training.
Visit our Class Specifications page on our City website for a complete job description.
ABOUT YOU
The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented quality assurance professional passionate about maintaining the highest standards of laboratory quality, regulatory compliance and continuous improvement. They are a collaborative leader who exercises sound judgment, communicates effectively and is committed to ensuring accurate, reliable laboratory operations. Ideal knowledge, skills and abilities include:
* Thorough knowledge of laboratory quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) principles and Quality Management Systems (QMS).
* Knowledge of ELAP accreditation requirements, TNI standards and applicable state and federal regulations.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify trends, evaluate data and implement effective corrective actions.
* Ability to develop, review, maintain and audit technical procedures, quality documentation and laboratory records.
* Ability to plan, coordinate and conduct internal audits and prepare for external assessments.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to train, mentor and collaborate effectively with laboratory staff.
* Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
* Ability to exercise independent judgment and make sound decisions that support laboratory quality, compliance and continuous improvement.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND LICENSE/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:
Education:
Completion of two years of college with major coursework in chemistry, biology, microbiology, or other related laboratory science.
Experience:
Three years of water or wastewater laboratory analysis experience, including QA/QC, data validation, or quality systems responsibilities.
License or Certificate:
Possession of the California Water Environment Association…
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