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The State Hygienic Laboratory at the University of Iowa (Iowa’s Environmental and Public Health Laboratory) has an Environmental Analyst opening in the Ankeny Laboratory and Coralville Laboratory. These are six-month term appointment and will run from approximately May/June 2026 through October/November 2026.

THIS IS A FULL TIME, SIX-MONTH TERM POSITION. This position does not offer accommodations.

LOCATIONS: Ankeny and Coralville, Iowa

SCHEDULE: M-F 7:00am–3:30pm.

PAY: $20 per hour

For the Ankeny position, please send cover letter and resume to: james-luzier@uiowa.edu and sambavee-sivakumar@uiowa.edu with “Temp Environmental Analyst – Ankeny Limnology” in the subject.

 

For the Coralville position, please send cover letter and resume to: kyle-skoff@uiowa.edu and sambavee-sivakumar@uiowa.edu with “Temp Environmental Analyst – Coralville Limnology” in the subject.

 

JOB DUTIES:

-Collecting water, biological, and wastewater samples from rivers, streams, lakes, and industries and performing various analyses on samples in the field and laboratory.

-Extensive travel across Iowa may be required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATION:

  • The candidate should have or be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in biology, Ecology, Animal Ecology, Environment Science, or a related discipline with an emphasis in aquatic science or fisheries.
  • Must have good verbal and written communication skills and a valid driver’s license. 
  • Possession of a valid state or commercial driver's license, and the ability to meet University Fleet Safety Standards.

DESIRED SKILLS:

  • Experience with collection of surface water samples, wastewater samples, routine analytical procedures, electrofishing, and invertebrate collection.

Employment contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.

References will be requested and verification of a valid state or commercial driver’s license, and ability to meet University Fleet Safety Standards.


The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity 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, or associational preferences.