Clinical Lab Analyst, Ankeny

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 two exciting full-time opportunities for newborn screening laboratory analysts in the Ankeny, IA facility.

The primary function of the position is to perform biochemical and genetic testing of blood specimens collected from newborns for detection of inherited disorders.

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 and the applicant is responsible for all costs associated with that evaluation).

Work Schedule : Monday Friday 8am - 5pm with rotating weekends and Holidays

Work Location : Ankeny, Iowa

Work Modality : On-site

For a full job description, please send an e-mail to the contact listed below.

About the State Hygienic Laboratory

The 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 Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Genetics, or other related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Qualifications

Basic and relevant laboratory experience that demonstrates a clear understanding of the clinical laboratory environment.

Highly Desirable Qualifications

Six months to one-year related Newborn Screening (NBS) laboratory experience.

Desirable Qualifications

• Working level proficiency for interpersonal, written, and technical communication.
• Six months to one-year related public health laboratory experience.

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 ()

Additional Information

• Classification Title : Clinical Lab Analyst
• Appointment Type : Professional and Scientific
• Schedule : Full-time
• Work Modality Options : On Campus

Compensation

Pay Level : 3A

Contact Information

• Organization : Research / Hygienics Lab
• Contact Name : VPR Talent
• Contact Email : [email protected]
30+ days ago