Assistant Microbiologist

As an Assistant Microbiologist, you will provide essential laboratory support for microbial analyses related to various critically important source water protection activities.

You will learn and assist with processing water samples to detect invasive quagga and golden mussels. You will also be accountable for completing quality assurance and quality control tasks to ensure the accuracy and integrity of monitoring results and regulatory reporting for Metropolitan's Quagga Mussel Control Program. You will support pathogen detection for the Pure Water Southern California water recycling program by learning and assisting with detection methods for pathogens like Cryptosporidium, Giardia, and culturable enteric viruses to evaluate plant performance. Additional opportunities could include learning and assisting with cyanotoxin analysis or other molecular pathogen detection methods. Routine duties include, but are not limited to, preparing solutions and media; cleaning and decontaminating glassware and equipment; cleaning laboratory surfaces; ensuring supplies and equipment are maintained; performing routine quality assurance and quality control tasks; assisting with sample collection; and completing required documentation.

You will learn to resolve problems of limited scope and complexity; work on routine assignments requiring limited judgment and decision-making. Specific and detailed guidelines covering all aspects of assignments are provided. Work follows guidelines, procedures, and safety policies, including using appropriate personal protective equipment, biological safety cabinets, and fume hoods; any deviations must be authorized.

Schedule: 44/36, Monday through Friday /Every other Friday off. Monday through Thursday, 9 hours per day, 8 hours per day every other Friday. Start times are no earlier than 6 a.m., and end times are no later than 6 p.m.

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: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field.

Required Knowledge of: General microbiology and biology; basic culture techniques; aseptic techniques; basic statistics; laboratory techniques; basic laboratory safety protocols; and current office technology and equipment.

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.

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

For more information on MWD benefits, please use the following link: Benefits Regular FT PT Employees (Represented)

ABOUT MWD

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is a state-established cooperative that, along with its 26 cities and retail suppliers, provides water for 19 million people in six counties. The district imports water from the Colorado River and Northern California to supplement local supplies, and helps its members to develop increased water conservation, recycling, storage and other resource-management programs.

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: jobs@mwdh2o.com.

Metropolitan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic(s).

Application Filing Period: Closes at 4:30 pm PT 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.

Qualifying Experience: Your resume must at a minimum include the month and year you began and ended employment, name of the organization, your title, and a brief description of your experience. If your employment was part-time, make sure you identify it on your resume next to the month/year.

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).