Assistant Director

The Assistant Director provides senior operational leadership for the State Hygienic Laboratory (SHL) at the University of Iowa, working in close partnership with the Director, Associate Director, and senior leadership. This role will lead the nonscientific operations that enable SHL’s public health, research, and service missions.

The Assistant Director will oversee the core operational functions including finance and accounting, client and patient billing, grants and contracts management, information technology, safety, training, facilities, and laboratory support services such as accessioning, client services, and central services. The position is responsible for operational planning, resource management, compliance, and continuous improvement to ensure efficient, reliable, and compliant laboratory operations.

This role will lead SHL’s strategic and operational planning efforts, with responsibility for implementation, performance monitoring, accountability, and reporting, and serves as a key advisor to the Director on operational risk, infrastructure needs, and organizational performance.

Position Status: 1-Year Specified Term.

Work Location: Coralville, IA

Work Modality: On-site

To learn more about the department visit https://shl.uiowa.edu/ 

For a full job description, please send an e-mail to the contact listed below.

About Pay and Compensation:
Pay Grade:  6A

Qualifications:

Education or Equivalency Required:
Master’s degree in laboratory science, public health, biology, chemistry, operations management, engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible experience.

Required Qualifications:

·         Five (5) or more years of progressively responsible experience providing operational leadership in a laboratory, public health laboratory, academic research environment, core facility, or similarly regulated technical environment.

·         Experience managing complex operational functions, such as facilities, equipment, safety compliance, budgeting, or staffing.

·         Working knowledge of laboratory operations safety, including equipment installation, validation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

·         Experience supporting or overseeing public health, research, or clinical testing operations.

·         Supervisory or lead experience, including responsibility for staff oversight, work direction, or performance management.

·         Experience with budgeting or fiscal oversight, including cost analysis, expenditure monitoring, or fee‑for‑service operations.

·         Demonstrate job-related experience with fostering a welcoming and respectful work environment.

·         Possession of a valid state or commercial driver's license, and the ability to meet University Fleet Safety Standards.

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