The Client Outreach section carries out the Hygienic
Laboratory’s service, education and research mission
by increasing understanding and use of the state’s
public health and environmental laboratory system.
Strategic planning, process improvement, market
research and analysis, and customer feedback are key
parts of the section.
The Client Outreach program manager is the liaison
between the laboratory and its clients.
HIGHLIGHTS
The Office of the Director consists of 10 key functional units that enable the State Hygienic Laboratory to achieve its statutory charge set forth in the Iowa Administrative Code.
The primary mission of the Disease Control Division is to test human specimens, food and water for diseases of public health significance to protect the citizens of Iowa.
The Environmental Health Division monitors drinking water, wastewater, air, soil and food for contaminants of potential environmental and public health concern.
The Division of Administration and Finance is responsible for the management of the business practices, all Hygienic Laboratory facilities, and pre/post testing support.