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ABOUT SOUTH COAST AQMD The South Coast Air Quality Management District is committed to safeguarding public health and the environment by regulating air quality and developing policies to reduce pollution. We strive to achieve clean air standards for the 17 million people across Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties, including the Coachella Valley. ABOUT OUR LABORATORY Our 20,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art air quality laboratory is staffed by over 50 professionals and processes more than 60,000 samples annually. Using advanced techniques such as GC, LC, IC, MS, XRF, FTIR, ICP-MS, and PTR-MS, our laboratory supports compliance, research, policy development, and collaborative studies with agencies including CARB, U.S. EPA, law enforcement, and universities. POSITION OVERVIEW The Laboratory Technician performs routine laboratory and field support tasks, including sample preparation, extractions, filter weighing, instrumentation support, data entry, and quality assurance. This role supports multiple analytical programs and works closely with chemists, specialists, and scientific staff. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS A minimum of twenty-four (24) semester units (36 quarter) units in chemistry which must include the following courses; general chemistry; analytical chemistry; organic chemistry; analytical methods; and the applicable laboratory sections. Courses in instrumentation, mathematics (at the calculus level); statistics and introduction to data processing are desirable. Demonstrated successful experience in a sophisticated laboratory environment performing a major portion of the duties listed above may be substituted for the educational unit requirements. WHY JOIN SOUTH COAST AQMD? • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits • Opportunities for professional growth and development • A collaborative, mission-driven workplace SALARY & BENEFITS • Salary: $61,007.92 - $84,679.50 annually • Full-time position with generous benefits package HOW TO APPLY Please apply online at https://www.aqmd.gov/careers. The application period is expected to remain open until Wednesday, February 11, 2026. We look forward to welcoming you to the South Coast AQMD team!