The State Hygienic Laboratory (Iowa’s Environmental and Public Health Laboratory), at the University of Iowa, has an exciting full-time opportunity for a newborn screening laboratory lead analyst in the Ankeny, IA facility. The primary function of the position is to oversee routine testing and perform biochemical and genetic testing on blood specimens collected from newborns for detection of inherited disorders.

In accordance with CLIA regulations, an official or copy of an official, transcript will be required prior to an offer of employment. (Applicants with degrees from foreign institutions must have the transcripts evaluated by a me mber of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services and the applicant is responsible for all costs associated with that evaluation).

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday 7am – 3:30pm with rotating weekends and Holidays.

Work Modality: On-site

Work Location: Ankeny, Iowa


For a full job description, please send an e-mail to the contact listed below.

About Pay and Compensation:
Pay Grade: 4A

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, w ell-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.

Qualifications:

Education or Equivalency Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Genetics, or other related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Qualifications
• Four years related public health laboratory experience.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship management skills.
• Extensive critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrated ability to handle competing priorities.

Highly Desirable Qualifications
• One year related Newborn Screening (NBS) laboratory experience.
• ASCP certification.

Desirable Qualifications
• Advanced experience with molecular biology techniques and assays, immunoassay, and mass spectrometry.
• Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) experience.

 

For additional questions, please contact: VPR Talent (vpr-talent@uiowa.edu)

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.