Laboratory Technician in Chesapeake, Virginia at City of Chesapeake Human Resources

$43,645- $64,921 /Annually
*Salary depends on experience, education, and qualifications.

Are you passionate about ensuring safe, clean water for communities? We’re looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Laboratory Technician to join our dynamic team at the municipal water treatment plant! This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in safeguarding water quality and public health.

As a Laboratory Technician, you’ll be responsible for collecting, preparing, and analyzing water samples from critical locations throughout the drinking water distribution system. Your work will include bacteriological testing and compliance monitoring as required by regulatory agencies.

If you’re eager to make a real impact in environmental safety and public health, we want you on our team. Apply today and help us ensure clean, safe water for all!

The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure for a full list of benefits and employee perks.

VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT:
Requires high school diploma or GED and any combination of education and experience equivalent to satisfactory completion of one year of college education in biology, chemistry or related field.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this position requires a minimum of one year of related, full-time equivalent experience.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:
Requires a driver’s license and a driving record in compliance with the City Driving Standards .

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.

Preferred software skills include Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Access.

Please specify whether employment was Part Time or Full Time for each job listed on your application and resume.

Thank you for your interest in a career with the City of Chesapeake! We are an exceptional place to live, learn, work, farm, and play.

In accordance with City policy, this position is deemed safety-sensitive. As such, applicants for this position are subject to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing after receiving a conditional offer of employment and may also be subject to random testing. This drug test includes testing for marijuana. Possession of a medical marijuana card will not excuse an applicant from the testing process; however, a test will not be considered positive for marijuana if a valid medical marijuana certification is presented unless the position requires a commercial driver’s license (CDL) or is a sworn law-enforcement officer/deputy.