Temporary Environmental Lab Analyst

The State Hygienic Laboratory (Iowa's Environmental and Public Health Laboratory), at the University of Iowa, under contract with the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services is looking for a Temporary Environmental Lab Analyst in the Coralville, Iowa facility.

LOCATION: CORALVILLE, IOWA

SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday up to 20hrs (hours may vary on each day. Final schedule to be determined upon hire).

MODALITY: On-site

PAY: $16 per hour

JOB DUTIES:

* Prepare and analyze routine and/or more complex environmental and/or biological samples/specimens using standardized procedures, principles, practices, concepts and theories.

* Suggest modifications or adapt established methods, procedures or techniques to resolve difficult or complex problems.

* Operate as primary analyst for testing on a variety of matrices.

* Perform daily operation and direct maintenance, training, troubleshooting and calibration of laboratory instruments and equipment.

* Document and review analytical data, and procedures. Release data and reports after review of results and analysis of quality control.

* Assist in annual review of existing and writing of new standard operating procedures (SOP).

* May prepare documentation for test validation reports.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATION:

Bachelor's degree in chemistry or closely related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

DESIRED QUALIFICATION:

* Basic familiarity with state and federal environmental testing regulations.

* Demonstrate working knowledge and experience with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).

* Ability to perform tasks that require accuracy, attention to detail, including accurate record keeping.

* Demonstrates effective communication, using varied tools and techniques to transmit, receive, and interpret information, both written and verbally.

* Demonstrate the ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and civil manner and utilize existing resources and learning to achieve or exceed desired outcomes of current and future organizational goals and needs.

* Extensive proficiency with Windows based systems, computer and digital operations.

Application Instructions:

* Provide a resume and a cover letter addressing to Sambavee Sivakumar at sambavee-sivakumar@uiowa.edu

Employment contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.

References will be requested at a later step in the process.

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