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Form of workThis Professional and Scientific position will be filled as either an Environmental Analyst (PHC2-2A), or Environmental Specialist (PHC3-3A) based on candidate qualifications of the successful candidate. Please indicate in your cover letter the position you wish to be considered for, or indicate both.
Work Location: Coralville, Iowa
Work Modality: On-site
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; potential for occasional weekend work
For a full job description, please send an e-mail to the contact listed below.
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 for Environmental Specialist (PHC3-3A):
Education or Equivalency Required
A bachelor's degree in environmental science, biology, ecological/aquatic sciences, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
Minimum of 1 year of experience with water quality monitoring techniques, fisheries sampling, and macroinvertebrate sampling.
Possession of a valid state or commercial driver's license, and the ability to meet University Fleet Safety Standards.
Highly Desirable Qualifications
Master's degree in fisheries biology, ecology, environmental science, or other aquatic science.
Desirable Qualifications
Taxonomic skills for macroinvertebrates and/or fish.
Qualifications for Environmental Analyst (PHC2-2A):
Education or Equivalency Required
A bachelor's degree in environmental science, biology, ecological/aquatic sciences, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
Required Qualifications
Microsoft Office proficiency.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Possession of a valid state or commercial driver's license, and the ability to meet University Fleet Safety Standards.
Highly Desirable Qualifications
Taxonomy experience for fish and macroinvertebrates.
Desirable Qualifications
Experience with water quality monitoring.
Position and Application Details and Instructions:
Include your driver's 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 driver's 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 (vpr-talent@uiowa.edu)
- Classification Title: Environmental Specialist
- Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
- Schedule: Full-time
- Work Modality Options: On Campus
- Pay Level: 3A
- Organization: Research/Hygienics Lab
- Contact Name: VPR Talent
- Contact Email: vpr-talent@uiowa.edu
