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Lab Quality Assurance Worker
POSITION TITLE: Lab Quality Assurance Worker (Hourly)
REQUISITION #: req8452
DEPARTMENT: Ut Water Quality Services
LOCATION: WATER TREATMENT FAC
BENEFIT CATEGORY: Variable Hourly Hourly Employee Benefit Highlights.pdf
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Part-Time Hourly
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
HOURLY RATE: $20.00E per hour
SELECTION PROCESS: Application deadline is 3:00 p.m. MT on 5/11/2026. The City of Fort Collins is a bias-conscious employer. We ask that you please avoid the use of photos when submitting a resume and/or an application for employment. You will receive an email acknowledgment when you have successfully submitted an application. Your completed application will be forwarded to the hiring manager. You will be notified if you are selected for further testing or interviews. Please keep your contact information up-to-date. The status of your application will be updated in your applicant profile.
Post-Offer Requirements
While the City of Fort Collins offers many remote and/or hybrid positions, all remote or hybrid work must be performed in the state of Colorado.
REQUISITION #: req8452
DEPARTMENT: Ut Water Quality Services
LOCATION: WATER TREATMENT FAC
BENEFIT CATEGORY: Variable Hourly Hourly Employee Benefit Highlights.pdf
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Part-Time Hourly
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
HOURLY RATE: $20.00E per hour
SELECTION PROCESS: Application deadline is 3:00 p.m. MT on 5/11/2026. The City of Fort Collins is a bias-conscious employer. We ask that you please avoid the use of photos when submitting a resume and/or an application for employment. You will receive an email acknowledgment when you have successfully submitted an application. Your completed application will be forwarded to the hiring manager. You will be notified if you are selected for further testing or interviews. Please keep your contact information up-to-date. The status of your application will be updated in your applicant profile.
Post-Offer Requirements
- Background check (Background checks are considered in relation to the responsibilities and requirements of the position)
While the City of Fort Collins offers many remote and/or hybrid positions, all remote or hybrid work must be performed in the state of Colorado.
At the City, we are focused on finding the strongest candidate for the role, and we recognize that excellence can come from a wide variety of experiences and paths. When reviewing applications, we consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and lived experiences that align with the minimum qualifications. If you are interested in this opportunity, we encourage you to view your background broadly and highlight the skills and experiences that best prepare you for the role.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support the documentation, evaluation, and testing of large language model (LLM) workflows designed to assist laboratory staff with reviewing water quality analytical results and associated metadata.
- Develop technical documentation describing the use of AI-assisted tools for laboratory data review, including user guidance, workflow descriptions, and operational procedures
- Assist with the development and revision of standard operating procedures (SOPs) related to laboratory information systems, AI-assisted review processes, and data management practices.
- Help maintain Quality Assurance program documentation
- Support water quality data validation and reporting needs
- Assist with the maintenance of high-quality data in the Laboratory Information Management System (X-LIMS). Related tasks may include data validation, data queries, and system quality assurance checks.
- Assist with sample event preparation, sample preservation, and other basic lab support functions, as needed.
City Competencies
- Demonstrated cultural competence to effectively interact, work, and develop meaningful relationships with people of diverse identities, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds.
- Strong learning orientation. Leverages all resources and is creative in ways of learning for self to continue adapting to changing issues and trends.
- A desire and ability to understand the diverse needs of internal and external customers, and to create experiences and deliver services that exceed their expectations.
- A desire and ability to utilize digital tools for organizational information, individual, and teamwork.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Notice Regarding Medical and/or Recreational Marijuana Use:
Because the possession and use of marijuana, whether for medical use or otherwise, constitutes a federal offense and because the City is a drug free workplace, the City will not accommodate the medical use of marijuana and enforces written policy prohibiting working for the City while marijuana is in the body. The fact that state law recognizes medical marijuana as a prescribed, or otherwise permitted, medication does not alter or otherwise change this policy.
The City is committed to equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. Employment decisions will comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination in employment. The City does not tolerate behavior that results in the terms and conditions of employment being adversely impacted based on an employee’s protected status, or any behavior that violates this policy.
Consistent with the City’s respect for the rights and dignity of each employee, the City is committed to providing a work environment that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment. The City prohibits discrimination or harassment based on protected characteristics, including race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation (including perceived sexual orientation), gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, age 40 years or older, pregnancy or related condition, military, veteran status or uniformed service member status, genetic information, marital status or any other status protected under federal, state or local law.
The City is committed to providing a healthy and safe work environment. In addition to the City’s commitment to equal opportunity employment, the City strictly prohibits discrimination or retaliation against an employee who raises any reasonable concern about workplace violations of government health or safety rules or a significant threat to the health or safety of City employees or the public, if the City controls the workplace conditions giving rise to the threat or violation.
Note: Some information in your application may be public information under the Colorado Open Records Act.
- Bachelor’s degree in microbiology, biology, chemistry, mathematics or related science degree/experience preferred
- Experience or training with the implementation of AI tools for Human-AI teaming workflows for water quality coding
- Experience in documenting AI-assisted workflows, human–AI collaboration systems, or applied machine learning tools
- Familiarity with large language models, prompt engineering, or AI-assisted coding and documentation tools preferred
- Proficient with MS Office suite, including Word and Excel
- Some Information Management Systems and/or database experience preferred
- Basic knowledge of statistical analysis (computation and interpretation of summary statistics)
- Strong technical writing skills, with the ability to write, edit, and critique SOPs and technical reports
- Familiar with principles of laboratory Quality Assurance/Quality Control programs
- Ability to operate basic benchtop equipment such as pH meters, thermometers, vacuum filters
- Some experience with laboratory instrument calibrations preferred
- Knowledge of Laboratory Safety and Hygiene preferred
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
- Ability to communicate effectively with technical staff
- Detail oriented team player, able to collaborate
Notice Regarding Medical and/or Recreational Marijuana Use:
Because the possession and use of marijuana, whether for medical use or otherwise, constitutes a federal offense and because the City is a drug free workplace, the City will not accommodate the medical use of marijuana and enforces written policy prohibiting working for the City while marijuana is in the body. The fact that state law recognizes medical marijuana as a prescribed, or otherwise permitted, medication does not alter or otherwise change this policy.
The City is committed to equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. Employment decisions will comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination in employment. The City does not tolerate behavior that results in the terms and conditions of employment being adversely impacted based on an employee’s protected status, or any behavior that violates this policy.
Consistent with the City’s respect for the rights and dignity of each employee, the City is committed to providing a work environment that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment. The City prohibits discrimination or harassment based on protected characteristics, including race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation (including perceived sexual orientation), gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, age 40 years or older, pregnancy or related condition, military, veteran status or uniformed service member status, genetic information, marital status or any other status protected under federal, state or local law.
The City is committed to providing a healthy and safe work environment. In addition to the City’s commitment to equal opportunity employment, the City strictly prohibits discrimination or retaliation against an employee who raises any reasonable concern about workplace violations of government health or safety rules or a significant threat to the health or safety of City employees or the public, if the City controls the workplace conditions giving rise to the threat or violation.
Note: Some information in your application may be public information under the Colorado Open Records Act.
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