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Working Title: Laboratory Scientist

Job Class: Laboratory Scientist 2

Agency: Health Department

• Job ID : 82202

• 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 12/08/2024.

• Date Posted : 12/02/2024

• Closing Date : 12/16/2024

• Hiring Agency: Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)

• Division/Unit : Public Health Laboratory Division / Emerging Contaminants Unit

• 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 Association of Professional Employees (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.

The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

The Public Health Laboratory is looking for a determined individual to analyze environmental per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in water samples using solid phase extraction sample preparation techniques and liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectroscopy instrumentation, 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:

• Preparation and analysis of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in water samples using liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS).

• Maintain instrumentation in proper working conditions and troubleshoot when the need arises.

• 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.

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).

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

Previous experience below is required to be considered a candidate and will be assessed during the interview process:

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience maintaining and troubleshooting liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectroscopy (LC-MS/MS).

• Experience analyzing samples for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

• 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 environmental samples using liquid-liquid or solid phase extraction.

• Demonstrated ability to provide training for other laboratory employees, students, or other trainees, to support a collaborative team environment.

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of a background check and employment reference 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.