Antimicrobial Resistance Coordinator
Qualifications:
Education or Equivalency Required
A Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Clinical Lab Science, Biology, or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
Required Qualifications
- Demonstrate a minimum of 1 year of relevant laboratory experience in a professional setting.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship management skills.
- Extensive proficiency with Windows based systems, computer and digital operations.
- Must meet CLIA requirements for high complexity testing.
- Must demonstrate a working knowledge related to antimicrobial resistance including but not limited to test methods, data management, and infection control.
Highly Desirable Qualifications
- A Master's degree in Microbiology, Clinical Lab Science, Biology, or related field of education and experience is highly preferred.
- Demonstrate at least 3 years of relevant laboratory experience in a professional setting.
- Team leadership skills.
- Certification by ASCP or NCA is highly desired.
Desirable Qualifications
- Working experience in clinical or research laboratory testing.
- Knowledge of diagnostic experience in bacteriology, microscopy, and molecular methods including real-time PCR and DNA sequencing.
- Experience with Quality Assurance, and Quality Control in a laboratory setting.
- Demonstrate working understanding of lab safety operations.
- Working experience in a high-volume, fast-paced clinical lab environment.
Position and Application Details and Instructions:
Upload the following required documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background check verification of academic credentials. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
Contact: Sarah Tillman (sarah-tillman@uiowa.edu)
Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.
