Biological Threat Coordinator and Biological Safety Officer

Qualifications:

Education or Equivalency Required:
A Bachelor’s degree in scientific fields such as biology, environmental science, public health or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Required Qualifications:

·         Extensive experience (typically 5 years) directly related to clinical microbiology or public health laboratory experience, awareness of clinical and environmental chemistry practices.

·         Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

·         Ability to work and collaborate in a team environment both internal and external to the laboratory.

·         Project management experience, including demonstration of experience in leading teams.

·         Some training or teaching experience is also necessary.

·         Possession of a valid state or commercial driver's license, and the ability to meet University Fleet Safety Standards or the ability to get a valid state license within 30-60 days of employment.

Highly Desirable Qualifications:

·         A Master's degree in a scientific field or an equivalent combination of education and experience is highly desirable.

·         Knowledge or experience with incident command and national incident management systems is highly desirable.

Desirable Qualifications:

·         Experience in drills and exercises, preparation and monitoring of grants, laboratory biosecurity, and creation and implementation of new initiatives.

·         Familiarity with Microsoft Office, LIS, and preparation of fiscal and operational reports is desirable.

Position and Application Details and Instructions:
Include your driver’s license information as a certification under the license and certifications section.
 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 Standard. 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)

This position is eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.  If your H-1B petition is subject to the September 19, 2025, Presidential Proclamation, please note that the department will not cover the $100,000 payment associated with H-1B sponsorship, either at the time of hire or for international travel purposes. We encourage you to explore alternative pathways for work authorization. Our team is available to help identify options that may be suitable for your situation.

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