portions of the application must be completed in detail. Work history, applicable education, and answers to the supplemental questions are all required. Applications missing any one of these sections will be rejected as incomplete. Referral to a resume is not acceptable.
Set aside some time to complete your application. The system is unable to save applications that are in progress, and once you have submitted the application you cannot reapply. We strongly recommend that you review all the information on your application for accuracy. Once an application is submitted, you will be unable to edit it. Submitted applications are not viewable. If you would like to keep a record of what you
will be submitting, we suggest you type your responses to the questions in a Word document, then copy and paste the answers into the application then save the Word document.
Typing questions in Word will also minimize typing/grammatical errors since this is not an option in the system. NOTE: If you are a current employee, you MUST apply via the Career worklet in Workday and not through this site. If you submit an application on this site, it cannot be processed. Research Microbiologist Open Date: 01/02/24 Close Date: 02/01/24 Salary: $108,460.00 per year Job Type: Regular Location: River Mountains Water Treatment Facility, 1299 Burkholder Blvd. Henderson For any questions regarding this
announcement, please contact LVVWD Recruitment at xyz X@. Hours of Work: 4/10’s, 7 am-6 pm, M-Th The ideal candidate will hold a Ph.
D. in a field relevant to performing research related to drinking water, wastewater, and water reuse applications. The ideal candidate will have experience with molecular assays, including quantitative PCR (q PCR), digital PCR (d PCR), and sequencing, for quantification and characterization of microorganisms in environmental water matrices. The ideal candidate will have experience generating and using molecular datasets in the context of microbial source tracking (MST), wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE), and/or quantitative microbial risk backssment (QMRA).
The ideal candidate will also have knowledge and experience operating treatment processes at the bench-, pilot-, or full-scale. Experience in acquiring external grant funding and publishing related articles in peer-reviewed scientific journals is preferred. INTRODUCTION: Human Resources will screen applications and supplemental questionnaires. Candidates possessing the strongest skills and experience for this position will be forwarded to the hiring department for further evaluation and to determine who will be invited to the formal interview process. The candidate hired will be required to pass a drug screening, background check and may be required to pass a job-related physical evaluation.
GENERAL PURPOSE Under direction, conducts advanced microbiology research studies using complex, state-of-the-art methodologies and instrumentation in a Water Quality Research and Development Laboratory; develops new and improved methods for the detection, quantification and analysis of microbiological constituents of emerging concern (CECs); backsses treatment process efficacy related to the removal or inactivation of microbiological constituents in raw, potable and environmental water samples; and performs related duties as assigned.
DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Theory, principles, practices, methods, chemical and agents used in the culture, microscopy and molecular testing of microbiological water quality; water sample preparation methods; laboratory procedures for water analysis; methods and processes used in water treatment; federal EPA regulations and the Safe Drinking Water Act; the operation and maintenance of applicable complex laboratory instrumentation and related computer programs and software; programmable laboratory equipment; federal EPA methodologies; the use of standard laboratory glassware, beakers, flasks, pipettes and other equipment; safe laboratory practices and procedures; quality control techniques.
Ability to: Operate a computer and complex automated/programmable laboratory equipment; apply principles and scientific methods to the development of new methodologies in the assigned discipline; operate complex instrumentation and equipment for culture, microscopy and molecular analysis of microbiological water quality; understand and carry out testing and experimental protocols; calibrate, maintain and perform minor repairs on laboratory equipment; understand and carry out testing and experimental protocols; make complex mathematical calculations; prepare accurate reports and records of test results and special analyses; conduct original research; present scientific data clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers; provide guidance and direction to less experienced professional and technical staff.
Training and Experience: A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is graduation from a college or university with a major in environmental engineering or microbiology or a closely related field, and four years of increasingly responsible microbiological laboratory experience, two of which focused on the utilization of applicable complex instrumentation for conducting water analysis; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
A graduate degree in a relevant field is desired but not required. Licenses; Certificates: Special Requirements: A valid Nevada driver’s license and the ability to maintain insurability under the District’s Vehicle Insurance Policy. Employees are required to complete annual biosafety hazardous waste handling and disposal training.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical Demands While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to walk; talk or hear by telephone and in person; sit; climb or balance; smell; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands or arms.
Employees are frequently required to stand. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, the ability to distinguish basic colors and shades, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Employees must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds. Mental Demands While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to use oral and written communications skills; read documents or instructions; analyze and solve complex problems; observe and interpret data or information; use math and mathematical reasoning; learn and apply new information or skills; perform highly detailed and precise work; and meet time-sensitive deadlines.
WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employees work in a variety of environments, including laboratories, treatment facilities and natural areas.
Employees are frequently exposed to toxic, tetra genic or caustic chemicals, microbiological risks and fumes. Employees must work near moving mechanical apparatus.
