Assistant Microbiologist - The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California - La Verne, CA - EXPIRED
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Company: The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
As an Assistant Microbiologist you will provide essential laboratory support for all of the team’s activities, including pathogen detection in samples from the Advanced Purification Center Demonstration Plant in support of Metropolitan’s Regional Recycled Water Program, routine cyanotoxin monitoring in Metropolitan’s waters, and analytical activities related to Metropolitan’s Quagga Mussel Control Program.
You will assist with the analysis of wastewater samples for pathogens, including Cryptosporidium, Giardia, and enteric viruses; and for indicator microorganisms such as coliphage, bacterial endospores, and fecal bacteria. You will also assist with the maintenance and use of cell cultures for culturable virus assays. Additional responsibilities include: assist with the routine analysis of water samples for cyanotoxins; prepare reagents; clean and decontaminate glassware and equipment; ensure supplies and equipment are available to complete analyses in a timely manner; perform routine quality assurance and quality control tasks and complete required documentation; and clean laboratory surfaces.
Positions at this level learn to use professional concepts to resolve problems of limited scope and complexity; work on assignments that are routine in nature, requiring limited judgment and decision making. Specific and detailed guidelines covering all aspects of the assignment are provided; work is in strict adherence to the guidelines, procedures, and safety policies, including the use of appropriate personal protective equipment, biological safety cabinets, and fume hoods; and any deviations must be authorized. The work consists of tasks that are clear-cut and directly related.
This job announcement has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this classification / job.
To view the full job description click here: Assistant Microbiologist
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field.
Related field is defined as: microbiology or a related biological, environmental or physical sciences field.
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
License(s): Valid California Class C Driver’s License or equivalent (required at time of application) that allows you to drive during your employment.
JOB-RELATED SELECTION CRITERIA
30% Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities that includes: waterborne pathogen detection and characterization, aseptic technique, microscopy, molecular biology, culture techniques, operation of standard laboratory equipment, use of autoclaves, principles of preparing solutions and reagents, and pathogen precautions.
15% Job Preparation (education, training and experience relevant to the position)
15% Laboratory Safety Awareness
10% Analytical Skills
10% Teamwork
10% Oral Communication Skills
05% Organization/Planning
05% Written Communication Skills
100% Total
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
• Tuition reimbursement
• Training and advancement opportunities
• Excellent working environment
• Public transportation reimbursements and van pools
For more information on MWD benefits, please use the following link: Benefits Regular Full Time Employee
ABOUT MWD
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is a consortium of 26 cities and water districts that provides drinking water to nearly 19 million people in Southern California. Metropolitan’s mission is to provide its service area with adequate and reliable supplies of high quality water to meet current and future needs in an environmentally and economically responsible way. Metropolitan’s facilities include the 242-mile Colorado River Aqueduct, five water treatment plants with a combined capacity of 2.3 billion gallons per day, nine surface water reservoirs, 800 miles of pipeline, and 16 hydroelectric power plants.
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities, who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process, please call (213) 217-7738 or email: [email protected].
MWD is a Federal and State EO employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.
Application Filing Period: Closes at 4:30 pm PST on the date stated in the job announcement. However it may close prior to the filing end date if sufficient applications have been received. If sufficient applications have not been received, then the filing period end date may be extended.
Sponsorship: Applicants for employment with The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States (i.e., H1-B or other employment-based immigration case).
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