Environmental Lab Analyst
The State Hygienic Laboratory (Iowa’s Environmental and Public Health Laboratory), at the University of Iowa, in Coralville under contract with the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services, is looking for an Environmental Laboratory Analyst (PHB1).
The primary responsibility of the position is to perform routine and non-routine environmental microbiology testing on water, sludge, food, and environmental surface samples using approved methods, including appropriate quality control measures and documentation. Answer general inquiries from various individuals and county health department personnel regarding water test results, sample collection procedures, etc.
Work Schedule: Wednesday – Sunday, hours may vary on each day. Final schedule to be determined upon hire.
Work Location: Coralville, IA
Work Modality: On-site
Position Status: 2-Year Specified Term. The position is open to a full time equivalent of 50-100%. Part-time or full-time appointments are available within the stated range.
To learn more about the department visit https://shl.uiowa.edu/
For a full job description, please send an e-mail to the contact listed below.
About Pay and Compensation:
Pay Grade: 3A
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 (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 (typically 6 months), of documenting, review and release of routine data and reports, after a review of results and of quality control.
• 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.
• Experience pipetting in a laboratory setting.
Highly Desirable Qualifications
• 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.
• Experience in microscopy.
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)
This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.
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