What are the responsibilities and job description for the NBS Clinical Lab Analyst, Ankeny, IA position at The University of Iowa?
The State Hygienic Laboratory (Iowa’s Environmental and Public Health Laboratory), at the University of Iowa, under contract with the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services, has an exciting full-time opportunity for a newborn screening laboratory analyst in the Ankeny, IA facility. The primary function of the position is to perform biochemical and genetic testing of blood specimens collected from newborns for detection of inherited disorders.
To meet CLIA regulations, an official transcript or a 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 member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services http://www.naces.org/ and the applicant is responsible for all costs associated with that evaluation).
Work Schedule: 9:30PM - 7:30AM, 5 working days followed by 4 days off, with rotating weekends and Holidays.
Work Location: Ankeny, Iowa
Work Modality: On-site
To learn more about the department visit https://shl.uiowa.edu/
For a full job description, please send an e-mail to the contact listed below.
About Pay and Compensation:
Pay Grade: 3A
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:
- Basic and relevant laboratory experience that demonstrates a clear understanding of the laboratory environment.
- Demonstrate good teamwork and interpersonal skills, including relationship management within the unit and outside the immediate work unit.
- Ability to work in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to perform tasks that require accuracy, attention to detail, including accurate record keeping.
- Demonstrate working proficiency with Microsoft Office software, (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
Highly Desirable Qualifications:
- Basic and clear understanding of laboratory experience related to Newborn Screening (NBS).
Desirable Qualifications:
- Working level proficiency for interpersonal, written and technical communication.
- Basic and clear understanding of related public health laboratory experience.
Position and Application Details and Instructions:
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following required documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 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 (vpr-talent@uiowa.edu)
This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.
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- Classification Title: Clinical Lab Analyst
- Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
- Schedule: Full-time
- Work Modality Options: On Campus
- Pay Level: 3A
- Organization: Research/Hygienics Lab
- Contact Name: VPR Talent
- Contact Email: vpr-talent@uiowa.edu