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Working Title: Newborn Screening Laboratory Scientist

Job Class: Laboratory Scientist 2

Agency: Health Department

• Job ID : 79834

• 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 09/11/2024.

• Date Posted : 09/05/2024

• Closing Date : 09/19/2024

• Hiring Agency: Minnesota Department of Health

• Division/Unit : Public Health Lab / PHL NBS Core/Molecular Staff

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

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $27.84 - $40.82 / hourly; $58,129 - $85,232 / 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 Newborn Screening Lab is looking for a dynamic individual to carry out clinical and molecular biology assays for heritable and congenital disorders in newborn infants. The MDH Public Health Laboratory provides many services that help keep Minnesotans safe. Each section of the lab plays a different role in protecting the public's health by working together with partners at the local, state, and national levels. This position interprets and reports results in the laboratory information management system, maintain laboratory instrumentation, and troubleshoot analytical and instrumental problems. This position will also apply advanced biochemical and molecular skills to analyze newborn dried blood spot specimens and evaluate newborn screening results using quality criteria and standard operating procedures.

This position requires working one Saturday per month in exchange for a day off during the week. This position also requires working some holidays (1-2 per year).

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

• Two (2) years of laboratory experience testing specimens in a chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology, or clinical laboratory.

Minimum Qualifications to be assessed during interview:

• The chosen candidate must have successfully completed a minimum of 24 semester/36 quarter credits in medical laboratory technology. OR 24 semester/36 quarter credits of science courses that includes 6 semester/9 quarter credits in chemistry; 6 semester/9 quarter credits in biology; and 12 semester/18 quarter credits of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology in any combination. Applicants will be asked to provide evidence of course completion at time of 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.

Bachelor of Science degree in chemical, biological, or physical sciences may substitute for 1 year of experience; Master's degree may substitute for 18 months; PhD may substitute for 2 years of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Laboratory experience with high volume testing.

• Technical skills and familiarity with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).

• Knowledge of Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) and College of American Pathologists (CAP) principles and practices.

• Knowledge of chemical, biochemical, molecular, and/or clinical laboratory procedures.

• Knowledge of college mathematics, algebra and practical statistics.

Physical Requirements

Occasional transportation of up to 30 pounds.

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of a background check.

The chosen candidate must have successfully completed a minimum of 24 semester/36 quarter credits in medical laboratory technology. OR 24 semester/36 quarter credits of science courses that includes 6 semester/9 quarter credits in chemistry; 6 semester/9 quarter credits in biology; and 12 semester/18 quarter credits of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology in any combination. Applicants will be asked to provide evidence of course completion at time of interview.

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.