Environmental Lab Scientist
Qualifications:
Education or Equivalency Required
A Master’s degree in chemistry, including extensive knowledge of analytical instrumentation and method development/validation, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
Required Qualifications
- 3-5 years of experience in appropriate laboratory techniques is required.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
- Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. This will include the ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and respectful manner, while appreciating the unique contribution that an inclusive workforce will foster.
Highly Desirable Qualifications
- PhD in chemistry with extensive knowledge of analytical instrumentation and method development/validation.
- Extensive experience with hands-on operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of LC/MS/MS instrumentation.
Desirable Qualifications
- Analytical experience using LCMS/MS to determine Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in water and other matrices.
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: Sarah Tillman (sarah-tillman@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.
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