Environmental Lab Analyst

Qualifications:

Education or Equivalency Required
A bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Medical Technology or related biological science field or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Required Qualifications

·         Demonstrate good teamwork and interpersonal skills, including relationship management within the unit and outside the immediate work unit.

·         Ability to work in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.

·         Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.

·         Demonstrate basic math, computer, and Microsoft Excel skills.

Highly Desirable Qualifications

·         Demonstrate (typically 6 months), of documenting, review and release of routine data and reports, after a review of results and of quality control.

·         Demonstrate (typically 6 months) of experience preparing and analyzing routine bacteriology testing on water or food samples using various standardized procedures, principles, concepts, and theories including quality control; or applicable laboratory experience.

·         Demonstrate an understanding of Environmental Microbiology sample testing (coliform bacteria in water; food pathogen analysis) and interpretations which include acceptance and holding times, dilution schemes, test performance characteristics, appropriate quality control, completion, and release of results.

Desirable Qualifications

·         Experience in bacterial culture and isolation techniques.

·         Experience using molecular techniques such as RT-PCR and/or DNA sequencing.

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 required to self-disclose any conviction history and 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)