Laboratory Technician

This position opens on Monday November 24 and closes at 9am on Friday December 5 2025.

The Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB) is seeking a Water Laboratory Technician (WQT) to join our Water Quality & Protection Team. This position is responsible for compliance sample collection as well as microbiological and basic wet chemical analysis at EWEBs water quality laboratory located at the Hayden Bridge Treatment Plant in Springfield. The WQT will work in a collaborative laboratory environment that processes samples for drinking water compliance and source water protection. This position helps monitor EWEBs water distribution system to make sure we consistently deliver high quality water to our customers. The successful candidates work will combine field sample collection laboratory work and customer service. They will spend one to three days a week in the field collecting compliance samples on specified routes. The remainder of the time will be spent in an ORELAP-accredited laboratory processing those and other water quality samples for microbiology and wet chemistry samples as well as interacting with laboratory and EWEB water customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Collecting water samples from EWEBs water distribution system.
• Processing water quality samples for microbiological and basic wet chemical analysis in EWEBs water quality laboratory.
• Assisting laboratory customers and answering questions from EWEB water customers around water quality.
• Following all laboratory standards operating procedures (SOPs) and quality assurance and quality control procedures (QA/QC).
• Calibrating laboratory and field equipment to ensure proper functionality.
• Regularly using the laboratorys laboratory management system (LIMS).

What Youll Bring

• Two years of progressively responsible experience in a drinking water laboratory preferred. Equivalent experience in laboratories that process water samples microbiological samples and/or chemistry samples may be qualifying.
• An Associates degree or higher in Laboratory Science Environmental Science Biology Microbiology Chemistry or other related field.
• Ability to work independently with good time management and close attention to detail.
• Experience using Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) word processing spreadsheet and database management programs.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing to a wide variety of audience and have good customer service skills.

Location: This is an onsite position at the Hayden Bridge Water Filtration Plant in Springfield and will also collect water samples from field locations.

Schedule: Monday Friday 8:00am 4:30pm.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The wage scale for theLaboratory Specialist is $32.5578 per hour - $38.3032 per hour.The successful candidate will be placed at the appropriate step level and corresponding wage based on previous experience training and knowledge.

This position is subject to the terms conditions and benefits of EWEBs collective bargaining agreement with IBEW Local 659 which includes an overtime rate of 2x the regular wage for all overtime worked and an annual HRA VEBA contribution of $3000/year paid by EWEB.

EWEB values total worker health both at work and at home and provides a robust compensation & benefits package Read more about our benefits.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Equivalency: EWEB will consider an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience when reviewing applications. Candidates who do not meet all of the minimum qualifications but whose application materials demonstrate the necessary knowledge skills and abilities to be successful in the position are encouraged to apply. We understand that valuable experience can be gained through various avenues and we value diverse experiences and unique perspectives.

Experience:Two years of progressively responsible experience in a drinking water laboratory or equivalent preferred.

Education: Associates degree in laboratory science Environmental Science Biology Microbiology Chemistry or other related field.

Valid driver license required:Yes
Post-offer background check required: Yes
Post-offer drug test required: Yes
Post-offer physical / functional test required: Yes

Please note: Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. EWEB is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

WHY CHOOSE EWEB
EWEB offers employees a progressive work culture devoted to providing excellent public service. Our employees work in a fast-paced environment where creativity innovation involvement teamwork and professional development are supported and encouraged. EWEB is also committed to providing a work environment conducive to the safety health and well-being of its workforce and offers great benefits including but not limited to health care vacation and sick leave pension holidays and employee credit union.

As a public utility we do not operate to earn a profit or to serve the investment needs of stockholders. Instead EWEB is chartered by the City of Eugene to serve the interests of its citizens. We are owned by the people of Eugene and its our job to provide reliable affordable water and electricity for our customers.

WHY CHOOSE EUGENE
Its a city big enough to boast excellent restaurants arts and events but small enough to still feel like a community. Its also easy to get out of town making it an ideal place for lovers of outdoor activities with world-class opportunities for fishing rafting bicycling hiking and camping.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
EWEB takes pride in our commitment to diversity and inclusion among our employees. We embrace and value differences of culture education experience physical ability and unique perspectives in our workplace. We invite applications from qualified candidates who share our commitment to diversity. Attracting retaining and advancing talent from all sources strengthens our bond with the multifaceted community we serve.

TOBACCO SMOKE AND VAPOR-FREE CAMPUS POLICY
EWEB fosters an environment promoting good health for both employees and the public. We want to enhance the quality of air appearance and employee health in and around EWEB facilities and equipment. Employees contractors volunteers and visitors may not use distribute or sell tobacco.

Note: This job posting is intended to represent key areas of responsibility. It is not meant to be all inclusive and does not prescribe or restrict the work that may be assigned.