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, has an exciting full-time opportunity for a Laboratory Technician II in the Coralville, Iowa facility.The position is to contribute to the Environmental Microbiology section of the State Hygienic Laboratory (SHL).Within a high-volume, fast-paced environmental laboratory, under direct supervision, performs technical and allied duties related to the function of an accredited laboratory.
Position Status: 1 Year Term
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. with possible weekends and Holidays
Work Location Coralville, Iowa
Work Modality: On-site
To learn more about the department visit https://shl.uiowa.edu/
For a full job description, please send an e-mail to the contact listed below.
About Pay and Compensation:
Pay Grade:08
Qualifications:
Minimum Eligibility Requirements:
·Two years of related laboratory experience including one year as a Laboratory Technician I, or equivalent level experience, or
·Certified Laboratory Assistant (CLA) certification, or
·Any combination of related post high school education and experience which totals two years.
Desirable Qualifications:
·Ability to perform tasks that require accuracy, attention to detail, including accurate record keeping.
·Basic environmental lab testing experience (e.g., water or other environmental testing) in high throughput lab setting.
·Basic familiarity with state and federal environmental testing regulations.
Position and Application Details and Instructions:
Applicants are invited to upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission, if they would like them included for consideration:
·Cover Letter
·Resume
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 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 (vpr-talent@uiowa.edu)
This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.
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