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Iowa City - USA

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Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

The State Hygienic Laboratory in Coralville is seeking an Environmental Laboratory Analyst to work in its Analytical Chemistry Testing Program. The analyst will perform analyses of water food and environmental samples for a variety of chemical and radiological contaminants. The Analyst will be responsible for maintaining and operating various instrumentation including gas-flow proportional counters liquid scintillation counters gamma spectrophotometers and other associated equipment to ensure prompt analytical response and minimal turnaround times back to external partners and customers. The Analyst will also support laboratory response to radiological emergencies affecting the environment and the food supply.

Work Schedule: M-F 8am to 5pm. However this position must be willing to be available to respond to emergency response analyses at potentially unconventional business hours or on the weekend in emergency situations.

Work Location: Coralville Iowa

Work Modality: In-Person on-site.

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About Pay and Compensation:
Pay Grade:
3A

Qualifications:

Education or Equivalency Required
Bachelors degree in chemistry or closely related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Qualifications

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.

Highly Desirable Qualifications

Demonstrate six months to one year of relevant laboratory experience.

Demonstrate working knowledge and experience using and maintaining laboratory instrumentation.

Basic environmental lab testing experience (e.g. water or other environmental testing) in high throughput lab setting.

Basic experience with radiochemistry testing including Alpha Spectrometry Gamma Spectrometry Gas-flow Proportional Counting or Liquid Scintillation Counting.

Desirable Qualifications

Basic familiarity with state and federal environmental testing regulations.

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

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 (
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This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

About the University of Iowa
Joining the University of Iowa means becoming a vital part of the Hawkeye community where your work directly impacts education research and student success.

Enjoy exceptional health coverage university-paid life insurance robust retirement plans and generous leave policies. Benefit from 24/7 support services well-being resources and access to UI Health Care specialists. Grow professionally with advanced training leadership development and tuition assistance.

Iowa City offers a great quality of life with world-class performances at Hancher Auditorium Big Ten athletics top-ranked public schools and outdoor recreation.

Join us in making a difference at a leading Big Ten university and premier public research institution.


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Employment Type

Full Time

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