Working Title: Newborn Screening Laboratory Scientist

Job Class: Laboratory Scientist 3

Agency: Health Department

• Job ID : 76615

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• 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 05/23/2024.

• Date Posted : 05/17/2024

• Closing Date : 06/03/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Health Department / Health-MAPE

• Division/Unit : Public Health Laboratory / 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: $29.47 - $43.51 / hourly; $61,533 - $90,848 / 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.

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

This Laboratory Scientist position is located in the Newborn Screening Molecular/Core Unit. Molecular experience is required. This position exists to:

• Carry out clinical and molecular biology assays for heritable and congenital disorders in newborns,

• Interpret and report results in the laboratory information management system (LIMS),

• Maintain laboratory instrumentation, troubleshoot analytical and instrumental problems, and

• Instruct less experienced staff in analytical techniques utilizing specialized knowledge and experience.

• Monitor and execute the laboratory’s CLIA certification requirements such as: technical competency program, tracking lab performance with testing metrics, completing annual instrument and cutoff checks, and quality control/quality assurance improvement projects.

All positions within the MDH Public Health Lab will work to cultivate an inclusive work environment for all, with respect to diversity and equity.

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).

Minimum Qualifications

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure your resume/application clearly describes your experience in the areas listed below and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held. Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of the minimum qualifications will be considered for this position.

• 3 years of laboratory experience with molecular testing instruments.

• 1 year must include newborn screening experience.

CLIA Education Requirements are a minimum of 60 semester/90 quarter college credits that includes either: 1) 24 semester/36 quarter credits in medical laboratory technology; or 2) 24 semester/36 quarter credits of science courses that includes six semester/nine quarter credits in chemistry; six semester/nine quarter credits in biology; and twelve semester/eighteen quarter hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology in any combination. Applicants will be asked to provide evidence of course completion at time of interview.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with analytical reagent preparation and clinical specimen processing.

• Ability to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot PC-based analytical instrumentation.

• 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.

• Ability to perform validations and verifications of instruments and assays.

• Knowledge of college mathematics, algebra, and practical statistics; and the ability to apply them to complex measurement techniques.

Physical Requirements

Occasional transportation of up to 30 pounds.

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of a background check.

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.