Environmental Lab Analyst—Toxicity & Water Chemistry

UIOWA; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

State Hygienic Laboratory in Ankeny, IA is seeking an Environmental Lab Analyst within the Limnology Section of the Environmental Health Division. The role focuses on whole effluent toxicity testing and inorganic chemical analysis, including conductivity, hardness, alkalinity, and residual chlorine.

Work schedule is Monday–Friday, 7:00am–3:30pm with occasional weekend work. On-site location in Ankeny, IA, with in-person modality. Questions may be directed to VPR Talent at uiowa.edu.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or related field with equivalent experience.
• Demonstrates accuracy and strong record-keeping.
• Excellent written and verbal communication across teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel/Outlook/Word/PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Perform whole effluent toxicity testing and inorganic chemical analyses using approved methods.
• Maintain cultures of Pimephales promelas and Ceriodaphnia dubia for toxicity testing.
• Conduct conductivity, total hardness, total alkalinity, and total residual chlorine analyses.
• Follow EPA methods and State of Iowa guidelines for analyses and reporting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

MS Office

Record keeping

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry

Tools

Lab instruments

LIMS

Job description

State Hygienic Laboratory in Ankeny, IA is seeking an Environmental Lab Analyst within the Limnology Section of the Environmental Health Division. The role focuses on whole effluent toxicity testing and inorganic chemical analysis, including conductivity, hardness, alkalinity, and residual chlorine.

Work schedule is Monday–Friday, 7:00am–3:30pm with occasional weekend work. On-site location in Ankeny, IA, with in-person modality. Questions may be directed to VPR Talent at uiowa.edu.