The State Hygienic Laboratory in Coralville is looking for an Environmental Specialist, within the Air Quality Unit of the Environmental Health Division. This position will provide environmental and public health information as a part of achieving overall health for the general public and quality of ambient air by performing inspections, sample collection, quantitative and qualitative tests for the identification, monitoring and prevention of air pollution. They will monitor ambient air quality conditions for regulatory compliance and to protect public health. Responsibilities include, to inform and educate the general public, as well as the environmental health community regarding laboratory science.

Work Location: Coralville, Iowa

Work Modality: On-site

Work Schedule: M-F 8am-5pm, some weekend hours as needed periodically


About the State Hygienic Laboratory
The s main facilities are headquartered on the University of Iowa's Research Park campus northwest of Iowa City in Coralville. Additional testing facilities are part of the Iowa Laboratory Facilities in Ankeny, a Des Moines suburb.

Since 1904, the State Hygienic Laboratory has been at the forefront of public health issues in Iowa. As the state’s public health and environmental laboratory, the Hygienic Laboratory serves all of Iowa’s 99 counties through disease detection, environmental monitoring, and newborn and maternal screening.

Qualifications:
Education or Equivalency Required

• A Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, or a science with emphasis on analytical chemistry or an equivalent combination of education and experience in a similar type of laboratory is required.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrates a minimum of 1 year working knowledge of maintaining, servicing, and calibration of Air Quality monitoring equipment.
• Demonstrates the ability to work with a variety of individuals, both as part of a team and in a leadership role.
• Possession of a valid state or commercial driver's license, and the ability to meet University Fleet Safety Standards.

Highly Desirable Qualifications

• Demonstrates a working knowledge of EPA ambient air quality regulations.

Desirable Qualifications

• Demonstrates the ability to participate in the improvement and implementation of Air Quality operations.
• Demonstrates familiarity of PurpleAir/Small Sensor sampling network.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of the writing, reviewing, and editing of Standard Operating Procedures.
• Demonstrates sound business ethics and consistently adheres to and promotes the values and principles in all business and personal transactions at a basic proficiency level.

 

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.