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Working Title: Sample Receiving Laboratory Scientist

Job Class: Laboratory Scientist 1

Agency: Health Department

+ **Job ID** : 90617

+ **Location** : St. Paul

+ **Telework Eligible** : No

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

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

+ **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers. Open to bidders though 12/16/2025.

+ **Date Posted** : 12/10/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 12/23/2025

+ **Hiring Agency** : Health Department

+ **Division** : Public Health Lab - PHL Sample Receiving

+ **Work Shift** : Day

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

+ **Travel Required** : No

+ **Salary Range:** $25.67 - $37.26 / hourly

+ **Bargaining Unit** : Minnesota 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.

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) and promote and protect the health of all Minnesotans.

This position exists to provide quality checks to both container labels and outgoing shipments. The person in this position will accept samples into the Lab and enter them into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and will assist in prepping containers and kits for distribution to clients for sample collection. In addition, they will provide assistance training employees on sample triage, sample entry, and other procedures.

Responsibilities include:

+ Quality checking container labels and outgoing shipments.

+ Training employees on sample receiving procedures.

+ Greet and direct clients, couriers, facilities and laboratory staff with regard to sample submissions.

+ Maintain an inventory of supplies for sample receiving and order additional supplies as needed.

+ Perform sample triage procedures for all sample submissions to accurately capture date, time, and temperature, and determine the priority order for sample entry.

+ Perform sample entry procedures for all sample submissions to capture information and enter information into the LIMS for sample documentation and sample tracking.

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._

+ One (1) year of experience conducting laboratory work in a sample receiving capacity.

+ A bachelor's degree in chemistry of related field.

The following is required to be considered a candidate and will be assessed during the interview process:

+ Knowledge and understanding of laboratory safety procedures.

+ Attention to detail and strong organizational skills sufficient to manage multiple tasks to ensure work is complete in a timely manner and tasks are prioritized.

+ Ability to communicate in a variety of formats to gather and relay information with tact and diplomacy.

+ Analytical skills sufficient to understand and follow various laboratory standard operating procedures (SOPs) and related documents accurately and consistently.

A related bachelor's degree may substitute for twelve (12) months of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Experience with Quality Assurance procedures and practices in a regulated laboratory environment.

+ Experience training other staff members on sample receiving procedures.

+ Experience using LIMS system to enter sample submission data.

+ Customer service skills sufficient to interact effectively with partners, vendors, and coworkers.

+ Experience in assembly, packing, and shipping.

Physical Requirements

+ Ability to move and transport up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Additional Requirements

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

+ This employment does not require a valid driver's license, but it does demand occasional travel which the candidate will be responsible for meeting.

+ Under U.S Citizen and Immigration Service 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.