• Laboratory Scientist 2

    State of Minnesota (St. Paul, MN)


    Job Class: Laboratory Scientist 2

    Agency: Health Department

    + **Job ID** : 90869

    + **Location** : St. Paul

    + **Telework Eligible** : No

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

    + **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

    + **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers and bidders simultaneously. Bidders will be accepted through 12/29/2025.

    + **Date Posted** : 12/22/2025

    + **Closing Date** : 01/05/2026

    + **Hiring Agency** : Minnesota Department of Health (MDH).

    + **Division/Unit** : Public Health Laboratory / Metals and Radiochemistry Unit

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

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

    + **Travel Required** : No

    + **Salary Range:** $28.26 - $41.43 / hourly

    + **Bargaining Unit** : Minnesota Association of Professional Employees (MAPE)

    + 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.

     

    This posting is being used to fill two positions.

     

    This position provides analytical support to the Metals and Radiochemistry Unit. Primarily, the analyst will be responsible for the analysis of samples using techniques and instrumentation appropriate for metals 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.

    Responsibilities include:

    + Perform analyses on environmental and/or biological samples in accordance with established procedures so that analytical commitments can be met.

    + Efficiently investigate problem areas in assigned methods to ensure precise and accurate methodology.

    + Perform routine maintenance for instruments utilized in assigned methods and troubleshoot instrument performance issues.

    + Update knowledge of analytical techniques and instrumentation so that the most appropriate analytical techniques are utilized and recommend changes to established techniques and procedures to ensure that the quality and reliability of data generated and reported meets the needs of the client.

    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 or higher in chemistry or related scientific field.

    + Two (2) years of laboratory experience in an analytical or research setting.

    + Experience operating and/or maintaining laboratory equipment and instrumentation.

    Minimum qualifications to be assessed during the interview process:

    + The ability to work independently and collaboratively to problem solve, and to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

    + Technical knowledge of analytical techniques being evaluated and technical proficiency in the preparation of samples, standards, and reagents.

    + Knowledge of the theories and principles used in the analytical procedures performed.

    + The ability to follow quality control procedures and protocols to ensure accuracy of tests using documented methods.

    Preferred Qualifications

    + Experience working in a regulated laboratory environment (USEPA, ISO 17025, CLIA).

    + Demonstrated ability to recognize and address problems.

    + Experience performing metals analysis with precise attention to detail.

    Physical Requirements

    + Ability to lift up to 30 pounds on an infrequent basis.

    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.