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


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University of Iowa offers a generous benefits package, including paid vacation and sick leave. Complete information regarding the full benefits p ackage may be viewed at 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

• Demonstrate good teamwork and interpersonal skills, including relationship management within the unit and outside the immediate work unit.
• Ability to work in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to perform tasks that require accuracy, attention to detail, including accurate record keeping.
• Demonstrate working proficiency with Microsoft Office software, (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).

Highly Desirable Qualifications

• Six months to one year of relevant laboratory experience.
• 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.

 

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.