Environmental Microbiology Lab Manager
Qualifications:
Education or Equivalency Required
A Master’s degree in Microbiology, Clinical Lab Science, Biology, or closely related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years closely related laboratory experience in a professional appointment.
- At least three years direct supervisory experience of staff in a professional setting.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship management skills.
- Demonstrated experience with, or commitment to diversity in the work, academic, or laboratory environment.
- The ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and respectful manner, while appreciating the unique contribution of an inclusive workforce that brings together the talents of people across multiple identities.
- Must meet CLIA requirements for high complexity testing.
Highly Desirable Qualifications
- A PhD degree in Microbiology, Clinical Lab Science, Biology, or closely related field.
- More than three years of closely relevant laboratory experience in a professional appointment.
- Previous public health laboratory experience.
- Certification by ASCP or NCA is highly desirable.
- Real time or digital PCR technical experience.
- Microbiology culture and microscope (brightfield, fluorescent, and phase contrast) expertise.
Desirable Qualifications
- Extensive experience in environmental microbiology or clinical laboratory testing.
- Extensive familiarity with QA/QC, lab safety and Windows based computer operations.
- Extensive experience in a high-volume, fast paced lab environment.
Application Details and Instructions:
Upload the following 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.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.
