Chemical Threat Specialist

The State Hygienic Laboratory in Coralville is looking for a Chemical Threat Specialist, to prepare clinical and environmental samples, and analyze the data collected. The position will respond to human exposures, to chemical threats (terrorism), as directed by the Laboratory Response Network of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The position also receives and attempts to identify unknown chemical threats submitted to the laboratory by various emergency response organizations, e.g. hazardous materials teams. This position will be responsible for maintaining and operating various instrumentation and will have very similar education and experience as an Associate Chemist (PRG2), but in an environmental lab setting.

To meet CLIA regulations, an official transcript or a 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 and the applicant is responsible for all costs associated with that evaluation).

Position Status: Regular
Work Schedule: M-F, 8-5 p.m. this position must be willing and available to respond to emergency situations outside of regular work hours, if necessary.
Work Location: Coralville, Iowa
Work Modality: On Campus

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About Pay and Compensation:
Pay Grade: 4A

Qualifications:

Education or Equivalency Required:
Bachelor of Science in chemistry, analytical chemistry, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Qualifications:
• Typically 1 year, relevant laboratory experience and knowledge of analytical chemistry.
• Demonstrates effective communication, using varied tools and techniques to transmit, receive, and interpret information, both written and verbally, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Demonstrate the ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and civil manner and utilize existing resources and learning to achieve or exceed desired outcomes of current and future organizational goals and needs.

Highly Desirable Qualifications:
• A master's degree in analytical chemistry is highly desired.
• Experience with gas chromatography or liquid chromatography.
• Experience with mass spectrometry and the application toward quantitative and qualitative analysis.
• Identification of unknown chemical samples.
• Clinical laboratory analysis - working with urine and blood borne pathogens.
• Method validation and/or method verification.
• Knowledge of and work with forensic sample handling procedures.
• Demonstrates working knowledge and experience with Laboratory Information Systems (LIMS).
• Work with first responders and other emergency response organizations.
• Knowledge of CBRNe threats with an emphasis on Chemical Agents of Opportunity for Terrorism.

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 (View email address on click.appcast.io)

This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

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