Clinical 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, has an exciting full-time opportunity for a Clinical Laboratory Analyst.

Conducts laboratory testing on clinical specimens or isolates for the purpose of disease diagnosis and treatment or surveillance. Ensures results are accurate and timely and that work is conducted under best laboratory practice and in compliance with CLIA regulations or other regulatory agency requirements as appropriate. Adheres to all laboratory safety and security policies.

The primary responsibility of the position is to perform diagnostic testing for identification of agents of infectious diseases using primarily molecular methods and possibly conventional microbial methods.

In accordance with CLIA regulations, an official or copy of an official, transcript will be required prior to an offer of employment. (Applicants with degrees from foreign institutions must have the transcripts evaluated by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services http://www.naces.org/ and the applicant is responsible for all costs associated with that evaluation).

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm; Rotating Holiday and Weekend coverage is required.

Work Location: Coralville, IA

Work Modality: On-site

For a full job description, please send an e-mail to the contact listed below.

About the State Hygienic Laboratory

The State Hygienic Laboratory'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

Bachelor's degree in Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Genetics, Microbiology, Clinical Lab Science, or Biology, or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Required Qualifications

• Typically, six months to one year of relevant laboratory experience.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Highly Desirable Qualifications

• Basic knowledge and experience in molecular methods including real-time PCR and DNA sequencing.

• Working experience in clinical laboratory testing.

• Previous public health laboratory experience.

• Certification by ASCP is highly desirable.

Desirable Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Genetics, Microbiology or Public Health related field.

• Knowledge and experience performing Next Generation Sequencing.

• Working familiarity with QA/QC, lab safety and Windows based computer operations.

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 (vpr-talent@uiowa.edu)

Additional Information

• Classification Title: Clinical Lab Analyst

• Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific

• Schedule: Full-time

• Work Modality Options: On Campus

Compensation

• Pay Level: 3A

Contact Information

• Organization: Research/Hygienics Lab

• Contact Name: VPR Talent

• Contact Email: vpr-talent@uiowa.edu