QA/QC Laboratory Chemist

QA/QC Laboratory Chemist

City of Santa Cruz

$45.40 - $63.89 Hourly

$7,870.00 - $11,074.00 Monthly

$94,440.00 - $132,888.00 Annually

The current vacancy is for QA/QC Laboratory Chemist in the Wastewater division of the Public Works Department.

Under direction, coordinates and implements the laboratory’s Quality Assurance/Quality Control Program; plans, reviews and directs routine sampling and analytical activities of staff of the laboratory; operates modules of the laboratory’s information management system (LIMS) and assists in the design and implementation of the LIMS including quality matrices and regulatory requirements; provides supervision and work direction to lab staff and performs the more advanced laboratory tasks and analyses; assists with research projects, and performs related duties as assigned.

The minimum requirements include a Bachelors Degree in environmental or life sciences, microbiology, chemistry or a related field; experience as a professional level chemist which included experience conducting physical, inorganic, and organic chemical, biochemical, and bacteriological tests related to the analysis of water or wastewater; Lab information system proficiency, and supervisory or lead experience in an environmental program.

A valid California Class C driver's license is also required. For the complete list of minimum qualification and full job description, please refer to the City of Santa Cruz Jobs page on the link below.

The City of Santa Cruz offers excellent benefits including CalPERS retirement, medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, long-term disability, an Employee Assistance Program, vacation time, sick time, and up to 13 paid holidays per year.

Deadline to apply is 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 28, 2026.

For a complete list of job requirements and to apply go to https://www.santacruzca.gov/Government/City-Jobs.

City of Santa Cruz Human Resources Department

809 Center St., Room 6, Santa Cruz, CA  95060

(831) 420-5040

HR@santacruzca.gov

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