Environmental Analyst Limnology

The University of Iowa is hiring Environmental Analysts for six-month appointments in Ankeny and Coralville, Iowa, starting May/June 2026. Candidates will collect and analyze water and wastewater samples, requiring extensive travel across Iowa. A Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required, along with communication skills and a valid driver’s license. The position offers a pay rate of $20 per hour and follows a Monday to Friday schedule.
Environmental Analyst – Limnology

The University of Iowa’s State Hygienic Laboratory (Iowa’s Environmental and Public Health Laboratory) has multiple Environmental Analyst openings in the Ankeny Laboratory and Coralville Laboratory.

Term: Six‑month appointment from May/June 2026 through October/November 2026.
Location: Ankeny and Coralville, Iowa.
Schedule: M‑F 7:00 am–3:30 pm.
Pay: $20 per hour.

Job Duties
• Collect water, biological, and wastewater samples from rivers, streams, lakes, and industries and perform analyses in the field and laboratory.
• Extensive travel across Iowa may be required.

Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology, animal ecology, environmental science, or a related discipline with an emphasis in aquatic science or fisheries (or candidate is pursuing one).
• Good verbal and written communication skills and a valid driver’s license.

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

Employment contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.

The University of Iowa prohibits discrimination in employment, educational programs, and activities 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, gender identity, or associational preferences. The university also affirms its commitment to providing equal opportunities and equal access to university facilities. For additional information on nondiscrimination policies, contact the Senior Director, Office of Civil Rights Compliance ( ,the University of Iowa, 202 Jessup Hall, Iowa City, IA 52242-1316, 319-335-0705, daod-ocrc@uiowa.edu )

Contact

James Luzier – 515‑725‑1638 – james-luzier@uiowa.edu

Application Instructions

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