Microbiologist
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A Microbiologist performs technical and professional work involving the microscopic, microbiological, parasitological, and chemical analysis of water, wastewater, receiving waters, and by-products of the wastewater treatment processes at the San Jose/Santa Clara Water Pollution Control Plant.
A Microbiologist performs technical and professional work involving the microscopic, microbiological, parasitological, and chemical analysis of water, wastewater, receiving waters, and by-products of the wastewater treatment processes at the San Jose/Santa Clara Water Pollution Control Plant.
Key responsibilities of the Microbiologist include:
- Performs instrumental and wet chemical analyses on water, wastewater, industrial waste and related samples for specific inorganic and organic substances.
- Conducts regular microscopic examinations to identify bacterial, protozoan, and metazoan organisms associated with the wastewater treatment process.
- Develops and directs the biomonitoring testing requirements within the laboratory, including the care and maintenance of aquatic species used in acute bioassays.
- Monitors and evaluates problems related to plant operations and laboratory analyses and recommends solutions to alleviate such problem situations.
- Performs the more complicated and research related biological, chemical, and microbiological analyses of water, wastewater, industrial waste and related samples.
- Determines sampling procedures and programs, implements the quality assurance/quality control program, and recommends methods and procedures for implementation into normal laboratory operations.
- Supervises and directs the daily work activities within the laboratory including the instruction of laboratory personnel, the preparation of daily work schedules, the assignment of duties to laboratory technicians and the maintenance of appropriate inventories of laboratory supplies.
- Assists with the organization and analysis of information from industry, government agencies and the public, which may include hearings, workshops, seminars, etc.
- Compiles records and manages laboratory data and records; provides organization of record keeping and data retrieval; supervises clerical and other personnel as directed; prepares written and verbal reports as requested.
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of training and experience equivalent to the following:
Education: Any combination of training or experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in bacteriology, microbiology or related discipline.
Experience: Two (2) years experience working in an analytical laboratory.
Certification or Licenses: A Valid California driver’s license.
Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San José will not prepare or file a labor condition application with the Dept. of Labor.
