QC Microbiologist - URGENT NEED

Microbiologist I

ONLY the first 200 applications demonstrating the minimum qualifications will be accepted by the Recruitment Division online during the filing period.

The Microbiologist I performs toxicological, microbiological, biochemical, and chemical analyses of water, wastewater and other environmental samples. This recruitment will be used to fill one immediate opening in the Biology Section of East Bay Municipal Utility District's (EBMUD's) laboratory.

Performing aquatic toxicity testing using fish and invertebrate test species following standard methods. Performing microbiological tests for water quality using a variety of methods. Performing molecular and immunological analyses for routine monitoring using techniques such as PCR and ELISA in accordance with established laboratory procedures.

Performing a variety of other laboratory procedures using wet chemical and instrumental methods. Implementing QA/QC procedures and maintaining accurate QA/QC records and documentation.

Training staff members in laboratory procedures and writing standard operating procedures to implement new methods or update existing procedures.

Under close supervision, developing and implementing new analytical procedures based on published methods. Performing research projects on well-defined problems.

Knowledge of EPA promulgated and other methods used for biological analyses and federal and state water quality regulations.

Knowledge of laboratory equipment, instrumentation, and procedures used for microbiological, molecular, biochemical and other biological analyses in an environmental laboratory.

Knowledge of the principles of statistics and data analysis.

Ability to communicate effectively with clients, laboratory staff and outside agencies.

Ability to work as part of a team and apply a collaborative, problem-solving approach to laboratory projects.

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, gender identity (including transgender status), gender expression, marital or registered domestic partnership status, age for individuals age forty or older, national origin, ancestry, disability (mental or physical), medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veterans status, family or medical leave status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical condition), pregnancy disability leave status, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, and other categories protected by federal, state and/or local laws.

A bachelor's degree* with major coursework in microbiology, biology, biochemistry, toxicology or a closely related field.

Full-time onsite presence to perform laboratory analyses and other duties requiring physical presence in the laboratory.

*To be considered under the "equivalent combination of education and experience" provision, it is your responsibility to include in your application materials written evidence of employment performed at the level of the typical duties of this position and/or coursework in subject areas directly related to this position. Submit a completed EBMUD application and the required supplemental question responses online at by 4:30 p.m., Only the first 200 qualified application materials submitted online during the filing period will be accepted.

The first 200 qualified candidates who possess the minimum qualifications will be invited to take an in-person written test scheduled for Friday October 9, 2026 and Saturday October 10, 2026. An online option is not available for the written test.

An online option is not available for the panel interview.

The probation period for this position is 12 months. For those holding civil service status the probation period is 6 months.

As the first step in the selection process, responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted online with the regular EBMUD application.