Chemical Threat Specialist

Qualifications:

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:
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 subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.  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).