The State Hygienic Laboratory in Coralville is looking for an Environmental Laboratory Analyst (PHB1).This position will 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.
FBI Clearance will be applied for this individual.
Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m., Holiday, rotating weekend hours, and on-call coverage is required.
Work Location: Coralville, IA
Work Modality: On-site
About Pay and Compensation:
Pay Grade:3A
University of Iowa offers a generous benefits package, including paid vacation and sick leave. Complete information regarding the full benefits package may be viewed at https://hr.uiowa.edu/benefits
About the State Hygienic Laboratory
The State Hygienic Laboratory’s main facilities are headquartered on the University of Iowa's Research Park campus northwest of Iowa City in Coralville. Additional testing facilities are part of the Iowa Laboratory Facilities in Ankeny, a Des Moines suburb.
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.
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.
·Demonstrate good teamwork and interpersonal skills, including relationship management within the unit and outside the immediate work unit.
