Environmental Lab Analyst
The University of Iowa
Coralville, IA
Full-time
Science
Posted on December 28, 2018
Job Reference: 18001697
About the State Hygienic Laboratory
Since 1904, the State Hygienic Laboratory has been at the forefront of public health issues in Iowa. As the state’s public health and environmental laboratory, the Hygienic Laboratory serves all of Iowa’s 99 counties through disease detection, environmental monitoring, and newborn and maternal screening.
Environmental Laboratory Analyst
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.
Benefits Highlights
Required Application Materials
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload two submission-relevant attachments; a personal current resume, and a cover letter. These attachments should clearly address how the applicants meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position. Applicants who fail to submit the required materials will be considered incomplete and therefore are ineligible for interview.
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
For additional information and a detailed job description, please visit the departmental website at: http://www.shl.uiowa.edu/jobs/
Please note regarding references: Five professional references will be requested and required at a later step in the recruitment process.
Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.
Position 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
Highly Desirable Qualifications
Desirable Qualifications
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, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, associational preference, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.
About the State Hygienic Laboratory
Since 1904, the State Hygienic Laboratory has been at the forefront of public health issues in Iowa. As the state’s public health and environmental laboratory, the Hygienic Laboratory serves all of Iowa’s 99 counties through disease detection, environmental monitoring, and newborn and maternal screening.
Environmental Laboratory Analyst
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.
Benefits Highlights
- Regular salaried position located in Coralville, Iowa
- Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans
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Required Application Materials
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload two submission-relevant attachments; a personal current resume, and a cover letter. These attachments should clearly address how the applicants meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position. Applicants who fail to submit the required materials will be considered incomplete and therefore are ineligible for interview.
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
For additional information and a detailed job description, please visit the departmental website at: http://www.shl.uiowa.edu/jobs/
Please note regarding references: Five professional references will be requested and required at a later step in the recruitment process.
Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.
Position 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 a minimum of 6 months to one year 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 a minimum of 6 months to one year, 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 in microscopy.
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, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, associational preference, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.