Assistant Director
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7 days ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Assistant Director provides senior operational leadership for the State Hygienic Laboratory (SHL) at the University of Iowa working in close partnership with the Director Associate Director and senior leadership. This role will lead the nonscientific operations that enable SHLs public health research and service missions.
The Assistant Director will oversee the core operational functions including finance and accounting client and patient billing grants and contracts management information technology safety training facilities and laboratory support services such as accessioning client services and central services. The position is responsible for operational planning resource management compliance and continuous improvement to ensure efficient reliable and compliant laboratory operations.
This role will lead SHLs strategic and operational planning efforts with responsibility for implementation performance monitoring accountability and reporting and serves as a key advisor to the Director on operational risk infrastructure needs and organizational performance.
Position Status: 1-Year Specified Term.
Work Location: Coralville IA
Work Modality: On-site
To learn more about the department visit a full job description please send an e-mail to the contact listed below.
About Pay and Compensation:
Pay Grade: 6A
Qualifications:
Education or Equivalency Required:
Masters degree in laboratory science public health biology chemistry operations management engineering or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible experience.
Required Qualifications:
Five (5) or more years of progressively responsible experience providing operational leadership in a laboratory public health laboratory academic research environment core facility or similarly regulated technical environment.
Experience managing complex operational functions such as facilities equipment safety compliance budgeting or staffing.
Working knowledge of laboratory operations safety including equipment installation validation maintenance and troubleshooting.
Experience supporting or overseeing public health research or clinical testing operations.
Supervisory or lead experience including responsibility for staff oversight work direction or performance management.
Experience with budgeting or fiscal oversight including cost analysis expenditure monitoring or feeforservice operations.
Demonstrate job-related experience with fostering a welcoming and respectful work environment.
Possession of a valid state or commercial drivers license and the ability to meet University Fleet Safety Standards.
Highly Desirable Qualifications:
PhD in a scientific public health or operation-related field.
Experience contributing to strategic planning operational improvement or service expansion initiatives.
Experience supporting laboratory facility upgrades equipment acquisitions or new service implementation.
Familiarity with laboratory regulatory accreditation and environmental health and safety requirements.
Desirable Qualifications:
Experience contributing to grant proposals funding requests or external reporting.
Experience overseeing or supporting laboratory information systems including billing reservation or data management platforms.
Experience participating in vendor relations or external partnerships.
Position and Application Details and Instructions:
Include your drivers license information as a certification under the license and certifications section.
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 credential/education verification and verification of a valid state or commercial drivers license and ability to meet University Fleet Safety Standards. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
For additional questions please contact: VPR Talent ()
This position is eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization. If your H-1B petition is subject to the September 19 2025 Presidential Proclamation please note that the department will not cover the $100000 payment associated with H-1B sponsorship either at the time of hire or for international travel purposes. We encourage you to explore alternative pathways for work authorization. Our team is available to help identify options that may be suitable for your situation.
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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