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Job Class: Laboratory Scientist 2

Agency: Health Department

• Job ID : 77758

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : No

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all bidders of MDH and all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be accepted through 06/27/2024.

• Date Posted : 06/21/2024

• Closing Date : 07/09/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Health Department / Health-MAPE

• Division/Unit : Public Health Laboratory / PHL ENV Org Chem Staff

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $26.64 - $39.06 / hourly; $55,624 - $81,557 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

The Public Health Laboratory is looking for a determined individual to analyze environmental samples using techniques and instrumentation appropriate for organic chemistry analysis, and to provide analytical results to clientele so that potentially hazardous situations are detected, monitored, and corrected in order to ensure and protect the public health and quality of the environment.

Job responsibilities include:

• Analysis of volatile organic compounds (VOC) using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC/MS).

• Follow established procedures as well as contribute to developing and writing new ones.

• Update knowledge, skills and abilities to perform job functions.

• Contribute to operations management, policies and procedures within the Unit.

• Work to cultivate an inclusive work environment for all, with respect to diversity and equity.

All positions within the MDH Public Health Lab will work to cultivate an inclusive work environment for all, with respect to diversity and equity.

Minimum Qualifications

To facilitate proper years of service crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or equivalent formal sciences.

• Two (2) years of experience conducting laboratory work in an analytical or research program relating to Environmental or Organic Chemistry.

• Experience operating and maintaining mass spectral chromatographic laboratory equipment (gas chromatography/mass spectroscopy or liquid chromatography/mass spectroscopy).

Minimum Qualifications to be assessed during interview:

• The ability to work independently, including planning, coordinating own work, and pay strong attention to detail.

• Technical skills in the preparation of samples, standards, and reagents.

• The ability to work collaboratively with others.

• Experience following quality control procedures and protocol to ensure accuracy of tests using documented procedures.

Master’s degree in chemistry or other related sciences may substitute for 18 months of experience. PhD may substitute for 2 years.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience analyzing samples for volatile organic compounds (VOC).

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• The ability to celebrate diversity and a strong commitment to a respectful and inclusive work environment.

• Experience working in a regulated laboratory environment (USEPA or ISO 17025 accredited).

• Technical skills in the preparation of reagents, and references for common, standardized methods.

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of a background check.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.