Research Scientist - Research Scientist 2

Working Title: Research Scientist

Job Class: Research Scientist 2

Agency: Health Department

• Job ID : 82451

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : No

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 12/26/2024.

• Date Posted : 12/20/2024

• Closing Date : 01/06/2025

• Hiring Agency: Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)

• Division/Unit : Public Health Laboratory Division / Chemical Threats and Biomonitoring

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

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $31.92 - $47.05 / hourly; $66,648 - $98,240 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Professional

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (~~~/) : 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 Research Scientist 2 provides analytical support to the Chemical Threats and Biomonitoring (CTB) Unit. The CTB Unit is responsible for providing analytical testing of human biological, drug product, and/or environmental matrices to support chemical emergency response efforts. Analytical testing supports the non-fatal drug overdose surveillance project, the national chemical threats laboratory response network and various biomonitoring studies.

The principal responsibility of this position is for the application of existing methods to identify chemical contaminants in drug product and/or clinical samples and for the development of new methods based on project requests. Novel methods and project results may be written and published in scientific journals and presented at scientific conferences. The primary chemical analysis platform will be LC-HRMS and LC-MS/MS.

All positions within the MDH Public Health Lab will 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.

• Three (3) years of experience with liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS), gas chromatography mass spectrometry (GC/MS), and/or high-resolution mass spectrometry (HRMS)

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

• Experience with multiple analytical software programs (Xcalibur, trace Finder, Sciex OS, MultiQuant, Analyst).

• Technical skills in the preparation of samples, standards, and reagents.

• Knowledge of organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, and statistics.

• Experience following quality control procedures and protocol to ensure accuracy of tests using documented procedures.

• Ability to work independently and manage time, workload, and priorities without day-to-day supervision of activities, along with the ability to work collaboratively with others.

• 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.

A bachelor's degree in chemistry, analytical chemistry, environmental chemistry, or a closely related field may substitute for 1 year of experience; Master's degree may substitute for 18 months of experience; Doctorate degree may substitute for two years of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of confirmatory drug product testing

• Knowledge of toxicology, public health, and environmental health.

• Analytical experience with complex matrices such clinical samples.

• Experience with quality assurance programs such as EPA, CLIA and/or ISO 17025

• Experience with Laboratory Information Management Systems

• Communication skills sufficient to organize and synthesize material from diverse sources clearly and effectively.

• Ability to prepare and make effective oral and written presentations.

• Experience with writing and publishing the results of research projects in scientific journals.

Additional Requirements

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

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.

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 ~~~ or email ~~~ . Please indicate what assistance is needed.