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.

Work Schedule: Part time, 20 hours a week. Working hours are between 8am and 5pm, Monday-Friday.

Work Location: Coralville, IA

Work Modality: On-site

Position: 1 Year Specified Term


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 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.

Required Qualifications

• 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.

Highly Desirable Qualifications

• Demonstrate (typically 6 months), of documenting, review and release of routine data and reports, after a review of results and of quality control.
• 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 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.

 

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.