NBS 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 an exciting full-time opportunity for newborn screening clinical laboratory analyst 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.
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday 8am - 5pm with rotating weekends and Holidays.
To learn more about the department visit https://shl.uiowa.edu/
For a full job description, please send an e-mail to the contact listed below.
About Pay and Compensation:
Pay Grade: 3A
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 (vpr-talent@uiowa.edu)
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