Laboratory Technician II (Temporary)

The Position

East Bay Municipal Water District (EBMUD) invites qualified persons to apply for a temporary position (up to five months) in the Laboratory Services Division of the Wastewater Department. Under general supervision, a Laboratory Technician II performs physical, chemical, biological and bacteriological analyses of water, wastewater, industrial waste, and related materials.

Typical Duties May Include

• Performing and reviewing routine physical, chemical, biological, and microbiological analysis of water, wastewater, industrial waste, and related materials.
• Setting up, calibrating, operating, and performing minor maintenance on a variety of laboratory equipment and instruments of a less technical nature; performing calculations, completing forms, and maintaining records.
• Recognizing problems which occur in an analytical procedure; applying known procedures or conferring with others to find solutions; recommending changes to known procedures or conferring with others to find solutions; recommending changes to procedures and forms.
• Performing various sample preparation processes involving manual and automated extraction of digestion of soil, water, wastewater, and industrial waste matrices; may collect samples and compute quantities; may prepare and preserve samples for subcontract laboratory services.
• Processing, logging, and preserving a variety of samples; receiving samples for analysis, logging into a laboratory information management system (LIMS) and entering field and subcontract data; assisting in planning sample collection programs; preparing samples for transport, storage, and laboratory testing.
• Preparing standard chemical solutions, reagents, stains, and bacteriological media; keeping laboratory facilities in a clean and orderly condition.
• Cleaning and preparing glassware for sample collection; sterilizing bacteriological supplies; preparing sample kits for distribution.
• Maintaining inventory of equipment and supplies; ordering, replacing, and maintaining inventory of chemical reagents and standards.
• Compiling and recording data onto worksheets; entering reviewed data and results of analyses into a LIMS.
• Observing standard safety precautions related to the work; maintaining proper quality assurance techniques in performing analytical work.
• Maintaining proper quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) records and documentation.
• Assisting laboratory technicians and chemists on specific analytical projects.
• Performing work and assignments consistent with departmental policy and procedures for ethics, data integrity, and health and safety.
• Utilizing automated or computer-based work management systems, or other electronic or computer systems and applications, in the course of work.
• Performing other related duties and responsibilities as required.
  
  

EBMUD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, gender identity (including transgender status), gender expression, marital or registered domestic partnership status, age for individuals age forty or older, national origin, ancestry, disability (mental or physical), medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veterans status, family or medical leave status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical condition), pregnancy disability leave status, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, and other categories protected by federal, state and/or local laws.

Requirements

• Completion of the twelfth grade, or its equivalent; and
• Two years of employment in chemical, biological or bacteriological laboratory work equivalent to or higher than EBMUD's Laboratory Technician I class. *Completion of 24 semester units in directly related science course work which included a combined classroom and laboratory format may be substituted for the required experience.
• Must possess a valid California driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record.
• Must be willing to work weekends and holidays according to an assigned schedule, and to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
• Must be willing to work overtime as needed. Laboratory environment; exposure to hazardous chemicals, infectious disease, and inclement weather conditions.
  
  

The Selection Process

Visit www.ebmud.com to submit your EBMUD application online by Friday, December 12, 2025. Only application materials submitted online during the filing period will be accepted. Application materials faxed, mailed or delivered to EBMUD will not be accepted. Applicants presenting the best combination of job-related qualifications will be reviewed for further consideration.

NOTE: The recruitment for this temporary position will not result in the establishment of a civil service list.

All employment offers are conditional, pending the results of a Live Scan background screening. All selected finalists must participate in the Live Scan background screening process to remain in consideration for EBMUD employment.

Supplemental Information

As the first step in the selection process, responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted online with the regular EBMUD application.

Our Excellent Benefits Package Includes

• 12 days paid vacation; 16 holidays; 13 days paid sick leave;
• Family health insurance (choice of Kaiser fully paid or Sutter Health Plus or Anthem Blue Cross 85% paid);
• Fully paid family dental and vision care plans; life insurance; long-term disability insurance;
• EBMUD Retirement Plan (reciprocal with CalPERS);
• $1,000/yr. contributed to flexible spending account or cash;
• $145/mo. public transit subsidy;
• 401(k), 401(a) and 457(b) tax-deferred retirement plans; Roth 401(k);
• $3,500/yr. tuition reimbursement;
• And opportunities for professional growth including training and career development.
  
  

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Do you have a high school diploma or its equivalent?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Do you have two years of experience in chemical, biological or bacteriological laboratory work equivalent to or higher than East Bay Municipal Utility District’s Laboratory Technician I class? Completion of 24 semester units in directly related science coursework which included a combined classroom and laboratory format may be substituted for the required experience.

• Yes
• No
• Required Question