Chemical Threat, Environmental Lab Specialist (Multiple Levels)

Qualifications for Chemical Threat, Environmental Lab Analyst (PHB2-4A):

Education or Equivalency Required
Bachelor of Science in chemistry, analytical chemistry, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Qualifications

• Working relevant laboratory experience and knowledge of analytical chemistry.
• Demonstrate working data acquisition and analysis experience with at least two of the following techniques: FTIR, Raman, Solid Phase Extraction, GC, GCMS, LC, or LC-MS/MS.
• Demonstrates effective communication, using varied tools and techniques to transmit, receive, and interpret information, both written and verbally.
• Demonstrate the ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and civil manner and utilize existing resources and learning to achieve or exceed desired outcomes of current and future organizational goals and needs.

Highly Desirable Qualifications

• A Master's degree in analytical chemistry is highly desired.
• Experience with gas chromatography or liquid chromatography.
• Experience with mass spectrometry and the application toward quantitative and qualitative analysis.
• Identification of unknown chemical samples.
• Clinical laboratory analysis - working with urine and blood borne pathogens.
• Method validation and/or method verification.
• Knowledge of- and work with forensic sample handling procedures.
• Demonstrates working knowledge and experience with Laboratory Information Systems (LIMS).
• Work with first responders and other emergency response organizations.
• Knowledge of CBRNe threats with an emphasis on Chemical Agents of Opportunity for Terrorism

Qualifications for Chemical Threat, Environmental Lab Analyst (PHB1-3A):

Education or Equivalency Required
Bachelor of Science in chemistry, analytical chemistry, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Qualifications

• Basic relevant laboratory experience and knowledge of analytical chemistry.
• Demonstrates effective communication, using varied tools and techniques to transmit, receive, and interpret information, both written and verbally.
• Demonstrate the ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and civil manner and utilize existing resources and learning to achieve or exceed desired outcomes of current and future organizational goals and needs.

Highly Desirable Qualifications

• A Master's degree in analytical chemistry is highly desired.
• Experience with gas chromatography or liquid chromatography.
• Experience with mass spectrometry and the application toward quantitative and qualitative analysis.
• Identification of unknown chemical samples.
• Clinical laboratory analysis - working with urine and blood borne pathogens.
• Method validation and/or method verification.
• Knowledge of- and work with forensic sample handling procedures.
• Demonstrates working knowledge and experience with Laboratory Information Systems (LIMS).
• Work with first responders and other emergency response organizations.
• Knowledge of CBRNe threats with an emphasis on Chemical Agents of Opportunity for Terrorism

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 and verification of academic credentials. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

Contact:  VPR Talent (vpr-talent@uiowa.edu)