Job Details

Requisition Details

GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION

EEO Statement:

UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Location
Omaha, NE

Requisition Number:
Staff_14531

Department
Pathology, Microbiology & Immunology 50000521

Business Unit
College of Medicine

Reg-Temp
Full-Time Regular

Work Schedule
Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Remote/Telecommuting
No remote/telecommuting opportunity

Position Summary

Conducts testing using mainly mass spectrometry to perform high-complexity testing in a CLIA-accredited and ISO 17025 compliant clinical and forensic toxicology chemistry laboratory to support both the Nebraska Public Health Laboratory (NPHL) and the Nebraska Public Service Laboratory (NPSL). Follow all safety and laboratory policies and procedures, maintain required documentation, maintain instrumentation, support research testing as needed, and maintain competency in all designated testing methods. Works with NPHL leadership and staff in the coordination of state and national programs that are relevant to the NPHL/NPSL and partnering agencies at the local, state and national levels.

Position Details

Additional Information

Posting Category
Healthcare

Working Title
NPHL Chemistry Technologist

Job Title
Health Care Specialist

Salary Grade
HC23S

Appointment Type
B1 - REG MGR PROF SALARY

Salary Range
$53,800 - $80,700/annual

Job Requisition Begin Date
02/26/2026

Application Review Date
03/09/2026

Review Date Information:

Initial application review will begin on the date provided in the field above. Applications received prior to this review date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered.

Required and Preferred Qualifications

Required Education:
Bachelor's degree

If any degree major/training is required, please specify the type. (NOTE: Concentration and minors are not equivalent to a major)

Chemistry, Biochemistry, or other laboratory related science field.

(Will accept a Bachelor's of General Studies with provisions of 42CFR493 met)

Required Experience
2 years

If any experience is required, please specify what kind of experience:

Experience in a research or chemistry laboratory setting.

Required License
No

If yes, what is the required licensure/certification?

Required Computer Applications:
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook

Required Other Computer Applications:

Required Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Skilled in laboratory methodology and techniques.
• Ability to analyze, document and interpret scientific and statistical data.
• Effective communication skills, initiative, teamwork and flexibility.
• Individual must be able to safely test highly dangerous compounds as part of this job requirement.
• Individual must be able to pass a respirator fit test.

Preferred Education:
Master's degree

If any degree/training is preferred, please specify the type:

Chemistry or other laboratory related science field

Preferred Experience:

More than 2 years progressive experience in a relevant laboratory setting with some experience in chemistry.

Preferred License:
No

If yes, what is the preferred licensure/certification?:

Preferred Computer Applications:

Preferred Other Computer Applications:
Mass Hunter, Adobe

Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to follow testing priorities and ensure efficient use of time and resources.
• Able to exercise judgment.
• Knowledge of clinical or forensic testing methods and associated instrumentation.

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