Environmental Lab Analyst: Water & Contaminant Analytics

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

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.