The State Hygienic Laboratory (Iowa’s Environmental and Public Health Laboratory), at the University of Iowa, under contract with the Iowa Health and Human Services, has an exciting full-time opportunity for a research assistant.
The primary responsibilities of the position are to provide support for Next Generation Sequencing (NGS), PCR and other molecular methods development and implementation. Collect and analyze data and perform operational duties associated with the molecular section.
Conducts laboratory testing on clinical and environmental specimens for the purpose of disease diagnosis and treatment or surveillance. Ensures results are accurate and timely and that work is conducted under best laboratory practice and in compliance with CLIA regulations or other regulatory agency requirements as appropriate. Adheres to all laboratory safety and security policies.
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 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: M-F 8 a.m.- 5:00 p.m., rotating weekend and holiday hours, and on-call coverage is required.

Work Location: Coralville, IA

Work Modality: On-site

Position Status: 3-Year Specified Term
For a full job description, please send an e-mail to the contact listed below.
About the State Hygienic Laboratory
The State Hygienic Laboratory’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.