Environmental Lab Specialist

Qualifications:

Education or Equivalency Required
Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Molecular Biology or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Qualifications

·         Typically, 1-3 years of relevant laboratory experience.

·         Typically, 1-3 years of experience with at least 2 of the following techniques:  qPCR, dPCR, environmental sample testing or clinical sample testing.

·         Demonstrates an extensive proficiency in effective communication concepts, using varied tools and techniques to transmit, receive and interpret information both written and verbally.

·         Demonstrates a proficiency with Microsoft Office products and computer-based statistics programs (SAS, R, Python, STATA).

·         Demonstrates an extensive knowledge and experience using laboratory instrumentation.

Highly Desirable Qualifications

·         Master's degree or Ph.D in Microbiology, Molecular Biology or related field.

·         Experience with digital PCR or droplet digital PCR.

·         Experience with King Fisher Flex or similar automated extraction platforms.

·         Basic environmental lab testing experience (e.g., water or other environmental testing) in high throughput lab setting.

·         Working level analytical experience in an ISO17025 or equivalent accredited laboratory.

·         Basic familiarity with state and federal environmental testing regulations.

·         Demonstrates working knowledge and experience with Laboratory Information Systems (LIMS).

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)