Environmental Lab Analyst, Ankeny, IA

University of Iowa•Iowa City, IA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The State Hygienic Laboratory in Ankeny, IA is looking for an Environmental Lab Analyst, within the Limnology Section of the Environmental Health Division. The primary responsibility of this position is to perform whole effluent toxicity testing and inorganic chemical analysis. This position will follow approved methods to perform specific conductivity, total hardness, total alkalinity, total residual chlorine, and other analyses. This position will also maintain cultures of Pimephales promelas and Ceriodaphnia dubia for whole effluent toxicity testing and perform whole effluent toxicity testing following EPA methods and State of Iowa guidelines.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
Ability to perform tasks that require accuracy, attention to detail, including accurate record keeping.
Demonstrates effective communication, using varied tools and techniques to transmit, receive, and interpret information, both written and verbally.
Demonstrate the ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and civil manner and utilize existing resources and learn to achieve or exceed desired outcomes of current and future organizational goals and needs.
Demonstrate working proficiency with Microsoft Office software, (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).

Nice To Haves

Six months to one year of relevant laboratory experience.
Working knowledge and experience using and maintaining laboratory instrumentation.
Basic environmental lab testing experience (e.g., water or other environmental testing) in high throughput lab setting.
Basic familiarity with state and federal environmental testing regulations.
Working knowledge and experience with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).

Responsibilities

Perform whole effluent toxicity testing and inorganic chemical analysis.
Follow approved methods to perform specific conductivity, total hardness, total alkalinity, total residual chlorine, and other analyses.
Maintain cultures of Pimephales promelas and Ceriodaphnia dubia for whole effluent toxicity testing.
Perform whole effluent toxicity testing following EPA methods and State of Iowa guidelines.