Cannabis & Food Analysis Technical Manager

UIOWA•Iowa City, IA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The State Hygienic Laboratory at the University of Iowa is seeking an experienced scientist for the Chemical Threat, Cannabis, and Food Testing Programs. This position will perform analysis samples for chemical threat agents and contaminants in a wide variety of matrices. This position will be responsible for sample preparation, sample analysis, data processing and reporting of results from a variety of forms, including clinical, cannabis, and food matrices. This position will be responsible for operating and maintaining instruments, including LC-MS/MS, HPLC, GC-MS and associated equipment to ensure prompt analytical response to our external partners and customers. Additional duties include method development and outreach/training to first responder organizations.

Requirements

A Master’s degree in chemistry, or closely related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
Extensive direct experience (typically 5 years) in appropriate laboratory techniques is required, including extensive knowledge of analytical instrumentation and method development/validation.
Considerable experience with specific instrumentation including LC-MS/MS or GC-MS.
Extensive critical thinking skills.
Demonstrates effective communication, using varied tools and techniques to transmit, receive, and interpret information, both written and verbally.
Extensive proficiency with Windows based systems, computer and digital operations.
Demonstrate the ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and civil manner and utilize existing resources and learning to achieve or exceed desired outcomes of current and future organizational goals and needs.
Possession of a valid state or commercial driver's license, and the ability to meet University Fleet Safety Standards.

Nice To Haves

PhD in chemistry with extensive knowledge of analytical instrumentation.
Clinical laboratory analysis - working with urine and blood borne pathogens.
Knowledge of- and work with forensic sample handling procedures.
Knowledge of CBRNe threats with an emphasis on Chemical Agents of Opportunity for Terrorism.
Previous experience analyzing food for chemical contaminants.
Previous training and work with potentially infectious materials and hazardous materials is desirable.

Responsibilities

Perform analysis samples for chemical threat agents and contaminants in a wide variety of matrices.
Responsible for sample preparation, sample analysis, data processing and reporting of results from a variety of forms, including clinical, cannabis, and food matrices.
Responsible for operating and maintaining instruments, including LC-MS/MS, HPLC, GC-MS and associated equipment to ensure prompt analytical response to our external partners and customers.
Method development.
Outreach/training to first responder organizations.