Environmental Lab Analyst

Environmental Lab AnalystThe State Hygienic Laboratory in Coralville is seeking an Environmental Laboratory Analyst to work in its Analytical Chemistry Testing Program. The analyst will perform analyses of water and environmental samples for a wide variety of chemical contaminants. The analyst will be responsible for maintaining and operating various instrumentations, including liquid and gas chromatographs, mass spectrometers and other associated equipment to ensure prompt analytical response and minimal turnaround times back to external partners and customers. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am-5:00pm Work Location: Coralville, IA Work Modality: In-Person, on-site About Pay and Compensation: Pay Grade: 3AQualificationsEducation or Equivalency Required: Bachelor's degree in chemistry or closely related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Required Qualifications: Ability to perform tasks that require accuracy, attention to detail, including accurate record keeping. Demonstrates effective communication, using varied tools and techniques to transmit, receive, and interpret information, both written and verbally. 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. Extensive proficiency with Windows based systems, computer and digital operations. Highly Desirable Qualifications: Demonstrate six months to one year, of relevant laboratory experience. Demonstrate working knowledge and experience using and maintaining laboratory instrumentation. Basic environmental lab testing experience (e.g., water or other environmental testing) in high throughput lab setting. Desirable Qualifications: Basic familiarity with state and federal environmental testing regulations. Demonstrate working knowledge and experience with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS). Experience with gas chromatography with various detectors such as mass spectrometer, electron capture detector (ECD), flame ionization detector (FID). Experience with high performance liquid chromatography with various detectors such as mass spectrometer, ultraviolet (UV), and fluorescence.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)