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Working Title: Data Quality Unit Supervisor

Job Class: Laboratory Scientist Supervisor

Agency: Health Department

+ **Job ID** : 87909

+ **Location** : St. Paul

+ **Telework Eligible** : No

+ **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

+ **Who May Apply** : This vacancy is open to all applicants. Open for bids through 10/16/2025.

+ **Date Posted** : 10/10/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 10/23/2025

+ **Hiring Agency** : Health Department

+ **Division/Unit** : Public Health Laboratory / Data Quality Unit

+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : 8 am - 4:30 pm

+ **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday

+ **Travel Required** : No

+ **Salary Range:** $38.96 - $56.10 / hourly; $81,348 - $117,136 / annually

+ **Bargaining Unit** : Middle Management Association (MMA)

+ **FLSA Status** : Exempt

+ 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.

Join the mission-driven team at the Public Health Laboratory (PHL) to promote and protect the health of all Minnesotans.

The Environmental Section of the Minnesota Department of Health, within the Public Health Laboratory Division, is seeking a supervisor within the Data Quality Unit. The Data Quality Unit is responsible for ensuring the quality of the data generated by the Environmental Section. The principal responsibilities of this position include:

+ Supervising and assuring the work of the Data Quality Unit is completed and conducted with quality and timeliness.

+ Reviewing the data generated by the Environmental Laboratory Section to ensure it meets all quality assurance requirements.

+ Conducting internal audits and other quality assurance activities in coordination with section quality assurance officer, section manager, and unit supervisors.

+ Hire, train, direct, and evaluate unit staff.

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.

Bachelor's degree in the physical, natural, or biological sciences.

Two (2) years of experience conducting laboratory analyses in an analytical or research program in environmental chemistry.

Demonstrated leadership in one of the following:

+ Experience as a supervisor, team lead, lead worker, OR project lead

+ Completion of a State leadership development program, such as Emerging Leaders Institute (ELI) or Senior Leadership Institute (SLI)

+ Completion of similar or equivalent leadership development program through another organization

+ A paid or unpaid position leading a program or chairing a committee, such as an Employee Resource Group (ERG). This experience must include: 1+ years identifying issues, goals, and strategic actions, AND 100+ hour/year time commitment.

Minimum qualifications to be assessed during the interview process:

+ Knowledge of procedures involved in planning, executing, evaluating and reporting analytical chemistry data.

+ Ability to organize, execute and evaluate research activities independently and to correlate findings from a variety of scientific disciplines.

+ Ability to establish and maintain satisfactory working relationships.

+ Ability to supervise the work of others.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Advanced degree in chemistry, physical, natural, or biological sciences.

+ Four or more years of experience conducting laboratory analyses in an analytical or research program in environmental sciences.

+ Two or more years of experience supervising or coordinating a team.

+ Experience with quality assurance programs such as EPA and/or ISO 17025.

+ Experience with Laboratory Information Management Systems.

Additional Requirements

+ Must successfully pass a background and reference check.

+ Under U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services regulations, the successful candidate must be able to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins. This agency is unable to offer H-1B sponsorship.

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 [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.