Environmental Lab Analyst

University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

State Hygienic Laboratory in Coralville, IA is seeking an Environmental Laboratory Analyst to analyze water and environmental samples for diverse contaminants. The analyst will maintain and operate GC, MS, and associated equipment to ensure prompt results for external partners.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in chemistry or related field, strong attention to detail, and excellent communication. Work is on-site in Coralville, with a standard Mon–Fri schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or closely related field or equivalent experience.
• Strong record-keeping and attention to detail in data and samples.
• Effective written and verbal communication across teams.
• Ability to work with diverse individuals and groups.

Responsibilities

• Analyze water and environmental samples for a wide range of contaminants.
• Maintain and operate GC, MS, and other instrumentations to ensure fast turnaround.
• Provide prompt analytical response to external partners and customers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Windows proficiency

Record keeping

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or closely related field

Tools

Gas chromatography

Mass spectrometry

Liquid chromatography

Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)

Windows-based instrumentation

Job description

The 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 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

To learn more about the department visit https://shl.uiowa.edu/

About Pay And Compensation

Pay Grade: 3A

Qualifications

Education or Equivalency Required: Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or closely related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 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.

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 ([e-mail])

This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

About The University Of Iowa

Joining the University of Iowa means becoming a vital part of the Hawkeye community, where your work directly impacts education, research, and student success.

Enjoy exceptional health coverage, university-paid life insurance, robust retirement plans, and generous leave policies. Benefit from 24/7 support services, well-being resources, and access to UI Health Care specialists. Grow professionally with advanced training, leadership development, and tuition assistance.

Iowa City offers a great quality of life with world-class performances at Hancher Auditorium, Big Ten athletics, top-ranked public schools, and outdoor recreation.

Join us in making a difference at a leading Big Ten university and premier public research institution.

Additional Information

• Classification Title: Environmental 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: [e-mail]