Description
MILITARY VETERANS
The Laboratory Assistant I position is responsible for supporting the functions of the Water Quality Laboratory of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California. The team supports sample collection and analyses that are conducted in the Microbiology and Chemistry Units, and the Laboratory Assistant I is an essential part of the laboratory workflow.
You will learn and assist with receiving and logging samples; performing routine quality assurance and quality control tasks and completing required documentation; maintenance of laboratory equipment; preparing laboratory solutions and other reagents; purchasing and stocking laboratory supplies; cleaning and decontaminating glassware and equipment; sterilizing laboratory waste; and cleaning laboratory surfaces.
Schedule: 44/36, 7:30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday/Every other Friday off. Monday through Thursday 9 hours per day, 8 hours per day every other Friday.
This job announcement has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this classification / job.
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EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience: High school diploma or High School Equivalency Certificate (HSEC).
Required Knowledge: Basic mathematics; and current office technology and equipment.
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
Employees in this position may be required to obtain and maintain the following certifications, licensing and registrations:
License(s): Valid California Class C Driver’s License or equivalent (required at time of application) that allows you to drive during your employment.
CLOSING
Benefits:
• 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