Emergency Chemical Threat Lead

The University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

The State Hygienic Laboratory at the University of Iowa seeks an experienced scientist for the Chemical Threat Coordinator role. This position leads the emergency preparedness program for chemical threats and environmental hazards, partnering with state, local, and federal agencies to provide expert scientific advice and timely laboratory analyses.

The Chemical Threat Coordinator acts as Laboratory Chemical Safety Officer and will develop and maintain all-hazard procedures for handling clinical

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in chemistry, biology, forensic science, toxicology, or equivalent.
• Proven experience in an environmental and clinical public health lab setting.
• Strong communication and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead emergency preparedness program for chemical threats and environmental hazards.
• Serve as Laboratory Chemical Safety Officer and ensure safety procedures.
• Develop and maintain all-hazard procedures for handling hazardous samples.
• Coordinate outreach with state, local, and federal partners.

Skills

Emergency preparedness

Communication skills

Project management

Team leadership

Training/outreach

Analytical chemistry

Laboratory safety

Driver's license

Education

Master’s degree in chemistry or related field

Tools

LC-MS/MS

GC-MS

Job description

The State Hygienic Laboratory at the University of Iowa seeks an experienced scientist for the Chemical Threat Coordinator role. This position leads the emergency preparedness program for chemical threats and environmental hazards, partnering with state, local, and federal agencies to provide expert scientific advice and timely laboratory analyses.

The Chemical Threat Coordinator acts as Laboratory Chemical Safety Officer and will develop and maintain all-hazard procedures for handling clinical