Laboratory Technician

Laboratory Technician

Salary

$50,649.00 - $68,375.00 Annually

Location

Chesterfield, VA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

27-00314

Department

Utilities

Opening Date

11/02/2026

Closing Date

11/15/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors degree in chemistry, biology, microbiology or a related field; one year of experience in conducting laboratory testing, preferably with emphasis on chemical and bacteriological analysis; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. This position is considered Safety Sensitive and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing. Current valid driver's license and good driving record required. Based on the Virginia DMV point system, record must not reflect a total of six or more demerit points within the twenty-four months preceding the anticipated hire date, or one major violation of six demerit points within the preceding thirty-six months. Out of state driving records must be obtained by applicant and presented at time of interview. Records must reflect at least three years of history and be dated within thirty days of interview date. Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check and education/degree verification required.

Duties

Under general supervision, performs work of routine difficulty in routine laboratory testing and analyses of water; performs related work as required. This position is part of an approved Career Development Plan (CDP) and offers career progression opportunities and salary incentives, as funding permits, based on performance, qualifications, and experience.

Shift

Monday - Friday; 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Work Location

Utilities

Chesterfield County is an Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Workforce Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

For information on county benefits, view Employee Benefits Summary.

01

What is your highest level of education completed? (Please answer accurately. Failure to respond accurately will result in disqualification from consideration.)

• Some High School
• High School/GED
• Some College
• 2 year College degree (Associates)
• 4 year College degree (Bachelors)
• Masters Degree

02

How many years of experience do you have performing wet chemistry analyses of portable water and raw source water? (Please answer accurately. Failure to respond accurately will result in disqualification from consideration.)

• Less than 1 year
• 1 - 3 years
• 3 - 5 years
• 5 - 10 years
• 10 - 15 years
• More than 15 years

03

How many years of experience do you have performing sampling of potable water? (Please answer accurately. Failure to respond accurately will result in disqualification from consideration.)

• Less than 1 year
• 1 - 3 years
• 3 - 5 years
• 5 - 10 years
• 10 - 15 years
• More than 15 years

04

How many years of experience do you have performing bacteriological analyses of potable water and raw source water? (Please answer accurately. Failure to respond accurately will result in disqualification from consideration.)

• Less than 1 year
• 1 - 3 years
• 3 - 5 years
• 5 - 10 years
• 10 - 15 years
• More than 15 years

Required Question

Employer Chesterfield County

Address Human Resources Department

9901 Lori Road / P.O. Box 40

Chesterfield, Virginia, 23832

Phone 804-748-1551 (Office)

Website http://www.chesterfield.gov