Laboratory Analyst l/ll at City of Roseville (CA), CA
City of Roseville (CA), CA · Roseville, United States Of America · Onsite
- Office in Roseville
About the Department
Ready to dive into the fascinating world of water quality and environmental science? Join us as a Laboratory Analyst, where you’ll work with cutting-edge equipment to analyze wastewater, drinking water and industrial samples that help protect our community’s health. Whether you’re launching your career or bringing solid experience to the lab, you’ll be part of a team that values precision, curiosity, and problem-solving. This role offers a great mix of routine testing and interesting challenges that keep every day fresh, plus plenty of opportunities to grow your skills and make a real difference. If you have a background in chemistry, biology, or a related field, and a passion for precision and public health, this is an excellent opportunity to make an impact.
The normal work schedule for this position is Tuesday through Saturday, 6:30 am - 3:00 pm.
The City of Roseville is committed to a diverse workforce. We are engaged in understanding the needs and backgrounds of our colleagues and those we serve. Our organization is unified in this commitment, as we believe this produces the best results for our community.
The employment list that will be established from this recruitment may be utilized to fill future regular, limited-term, and temporary vacancies. The current vacancy is a regular full-time position.
Position Duties
For a detailed and complete job description, please click HERE.
Minimum Qualifications
Laboratory Analyst I
Experience and Training
Experience:
No experience is required.
AND
Training:
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, preferably with major course work in chemistry, bacteriology, biology, or a closely related field.
AND
License or Certificate
Possession of a valid California driver’s license by date of appointment.
Laboratory Analyst II
In addition to the qualifications for the Laboratory Analyst I:
Experience and Training
Experience:
Two years of increasingly responsible experience performing laboratory analysis duties similar to that of a Laboratory Analyst I with the City of Roseville.
AND
Training:
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, preferably with major course work in chemistry, bacteriology, biology, or a closely related field.
License or Certificate
Possession of a valid California driver’s license by date of appointment.
Possession of, or ability to obtain within 18 months, a California Water Environment Association Grade 1 Laboratory Analyst certificate.
Other Qualifications
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Detailed information on the City of Roseville recruitment practices can be reviewed on the Frequently Asked Questions page.
The City of Roseville defines “accredited college or university” as an institution of higher learning and must be listed on the United States Department of Education Database of Accredited Post-Secondary Institutions and Programs website http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation.
Credits earned from colleges, universities, and institutions listed as accredited institutions on this website will be considered as part of the educational component of the minimum qualifications for a classification.
The following options apply to the evaluation of college degrees from countries outside the United States:
- Educational background from a foreign country may be evaluated by an accredited United States college or university listed on the U.S. Department of Education Database of Accredited Post-Secondary Institutions and Programs website.
- Verification of degree equivalency may be obtained from organizations that provide foreign education credential evaluation services. The City of Roseville will accept verification from any of the listed member agencies found at http://www.naces.org or www.aice-eval.org.
- A copy of the foreign credential evaluation verification can be attached to the employment application.
- If you are offered a position with the City of Roseville, as a part of the pre-employment steps, applicants must provide a foreign degree credential equivalency certificate from an approved member agency above. Applicants who do not provide verification, will be eliminated from further consideration.
SELECTION PROCESS:
All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications will have their application scored in a Formula Rate Examination. The applicant’s experience and education will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula. Scores from this evaluation will determine applicant ranking and placement on the Employment List. Supplemental questions will be utilized by the department hiring authority to make interview and selection determinations.
Final appointment is contingent upon a check of past employment references, passing a City-paid fingerprint check, and depending on the position applied for, a pre-employment medical exam, drug and alcohol screening test, credit check, license and/or education verification, psychological examination, and/or an extensive Police Department background check process.
Some positions require the clearance of a comprehensive Police Department (PD) background check within 12 months of appointment. The City may appoint candidates to positions prior to clearing the extensive Police Department background check, and in those circumstances the candidate will be advised in advance that security access in the information technology systems will be limited to non-PD related systems until PD clearance is received, and if the candidate ultimately does not clear the PD background it will result in release from City service without appeal rights, in accordance with Personnel Rules 3.04.050.
THE CITY OF ROSEVILLE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. IF YOU REQUIRE AN ACCOMMODATION DUE TO A DISABILITY, PLEASE CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT LEAST 5 WORKING DAYS BEFORE A SCHEDULED INTERVIEW/EXAMINATION PROCESS. MEDICAL DISABILITY VERIFICATION MAY BE REQUIRED PRIOR TO ACCOMMODATION.
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