Associate Chemist
 The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
USD $47.85/Hr.
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USD $62.99/Hr.
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tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
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 United States, California, Winchester | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 33740 Borel Rd (Show on map) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
 Mar 07, 2026 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Associate Chemist Job Locations
US-CA-Winchester Job ID
2026-3257
This recruitment will be used to build an Eligibility List for Associate Chemist positions at Metropolitan's treatment plant laboratories at the following locations: Weymouth in La Verne, Skinner in Winchester, Jensen in Granada Hills, Mills in Riverside, and Diemer in Yorba Linda. This list will be valid for 6 months from the date a candidate accepts the position. At the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, water quality isn't a task-it's a public trust. We are currently seeking an Associate Chemist who understands California's complex water landscape and thrives in a regulated laboratory environment. Based at our Skinner Treatment Plant laboratory in Winchester, California, you'll play a key role in protecting public health and ensuring compliance with Federal and California drinking water standards. What You'll Do Your work will directly support regulatory compliance and operational decision-making at a major drinking water treatment facility serving Southern California. What We're Looking For Why This Role Matters If you're a laboratory professional who understands the science behind safe water - and the responsibility that comes with it - we'd like to meet you. Schedule: 5/8, Monday through Friday from 6 am to 2:30 pm. This position will work independently under the direct supervision of the Treatment Plant Laboratory Team Manager and maintain close working relationships with personnel in Water Treatment and Water Quality sections. This job announcement has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this classification / job. To view the full job description, click here: Associate Chemist EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Related field is defined as: Chemistry, biology, microbiology, chemical or environmental engineering, environmental science, or other related scientific degree. Relevant Experience is defined as water quality laboratory experience with: Principles of chemistry and statistics; chemistry and microbiology laboratory techniques and instrumentation; laboratory software; and/or standard laboratory quality assurance and control requirements, including laboratory safety protocols. CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS Employees in this position may be required to obtain and maintain the following certifications, licensing 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 For more information on MWD benefits, please use the following link: Benefits Regular Full Time Employee 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). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||