Associate Director
The State Hygienic Laboratory (SHL) at the University of Iowa, is seeking an Associate Director of the Environmental Health Division. This position provides expertise and oversight for environmental testing services. Works with internal and external stakeholders to assure that customer expectations are met. Understands the national trends in technology. Ensures quality for both field and laboratory operations. Represent SHL at the local, state and federal level. Direct EHD budget development and make sure operations do not deviate from targeted budgets. Pursue scientific excellence, mentor and build EHD subject matter experts into teams to promote and accomplish SHL mission.
Work Modality: On-site
To learn more about the department visit https://shl.uiowa.edu/
For a full job description, please send an e-mail to the contact listed below.
About Pay and Compensation:
Pay Grade: 7A
About the University of Iowa
Qualifications:
Education or Equivalency Required
A Master’s degree in Environmental Science or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
Required Qualifications
· A minimum of 7 years of experience in an environmental lab or public health laboratory conducting environmental testing.
· Experience in grant writing and reporting, including the ability to develop compelling grant proposals and manage grant-funded projects.
· Experience in leading teams.
· Demonstrates effective communication, using varied tools and techniques to transmit, receive, and analyze information, both written and verbally with accuracy and attention to detail.
· Extensive proficiency with Windows based systems, computer and digital operations.
· Demonstrate job-related experience with fostering a welcoming and respectful work environment.
· Possession of a valid state or commercial driver's license, and the ability to meet University Fleet Safety Standards.
Highly Desirable Qualifications
· A PhD degree in Environmental Science or related field.
· Project management experience.
· Experience preparing fiscal and operational reports.
· Demonstrates working knowledge and experience with Laboratory Information Systems (LIMS).
Desirable Qualifications
· Demonstrated experience with developing and publishing peer-reviewed scientific manuscripts.
Position and Application Details and Instructions:
Include your driver’s license information as a certification under the license and certifications section.
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must 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 required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check, credential/education verification and verification of a valid state or commercial driver’s license, and ability to meet University Fleet Safety Standards. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
For additional questions, please contact: VPR Talent (vpr-talent@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.
