Chemical Threat Scientist, Opioid Biosurveillance Scientist | Iowa, IA

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  • Location: Iowa City, IA

of receipt and require identification and quantification. This position will be responsible for receipt of specimens, specimen preparation, specimen analysis, data processing and reporting of results from 20 or more specimens received on a weekly basis. The Scientist will be responsible for operating and maintaining instruments, including a high-resolution mass spectrometer and LC-MS/MS, and associated equipment to ensure prompt analytical response and minimal turnaround times back to facilities.

Additional duties include method development and outreach/training to first responder organizations. Schedule: Normal working hours are 8am to 5pm, Monday through Friday. However, this position

must be willing to be available to respond to emergency response analyses at potentially unconventional business hours or on the weekend in emergency situations.

Modality: In-Person, 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 A Master's degree in chemistry or analytical toxicology, including extensive knowledge of analytical instrumentation and method development/validation, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Required Qualifications Considerable experience (typically 3 years) in appropriate laboratory techniques is required. Considerable experience with specific instrumentation including High Resolution Mass Spectrometers, LC-MS/MS, and GC-MS.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. This will include the ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and respectful manner, while appreciating the unique contribution that an inclusive workforce will foster. Possession of a valid state or commercial driver's license, and the ability to meet University Fleet Safety Standards. Highly Desirable Qualifications Ph D in chemistry or analytical toxicology with extensive knowledge of analytical instrumentation and method development/validation.

Desirable Qualifications Reasonable experience in laboratory supervision is desirable. Previous training and work with potentially infectious materials and hazardous materials is desirable. 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 ()Additional Information Classification Title: Environmental Lab Scientist Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific Schedule: Full-time Work Modality Options: On Campus Compensation Pay Level: 6A Contact Information Organization: Research/Hygienics Lab Contact Name: VPR Talent Contact Email: 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, interaction, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.

S. veteran, service in the U. S. military, interactionual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.

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