Working Title: Newborn Screening Analyst 3
Job Class: Environmental Analyst 3
Agency: Health Department

• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers.
• Date Posted: 04/28/2023
• Closing Date: 05/04/2023
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Health Department / Health-MAPE
• Division/Unit: Public Health Laboratory / Newborn Screening Lab St 2
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift / 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday (One Saturday per month, and 1-2 holidays per year)
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $25.25 - $37.02 / hourly
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
• FLSA Status: Exempt - Professional
• Telework Eligible: No
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

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

This posting is for three Environmental Analyst 3 positions in the Newborn Screening Laboratory. One position will be in the Newborn Screening Tandem Mass Spectrometry (MS/MS) Unit with MS/MS experience required. Two positions will be in the Newborn Screening Molecular/Core Unit with molecular experience required.

These positions exist 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. These positions 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

Bachelor's degree in clinical chemistry, biochemistry, biology, molecular biology, genetics and cell biology, or a related science.

AND

1 year of Newborn Screening Laboratory experience with MS/MS instruments and high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). OR 1 year of Newborn Screening Laboratory experience with molecular testing instruments. (Experience must be clearly stated on your resume to be considered.)

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

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.

This position requires successful completion of a background check.

How to Apply

Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

If you have questions about the position, contact Elizabeth Huckins at elizabeth.huckins@state.mn.us or 651-201-5609.

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Elizabeth Huckins at elizabeth.huckins@state.mn.us.

About Health Department

Our mission is protecting, maintaining and improving the health of all Minnesotans. Our vision is for health equity in Minnesota, where all communities are thriving and all people have what they need to be healthy.

Why Work for Us

Diverse Workforce

We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.

A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:

• 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency’s mission
• 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
• 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
• 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule

Comprehensive Benefits

Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:

• Public pension plan
• Training and professional development
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays each year
• Paid parental leave
• Low-cost medical and dental coverage
• Prescription drug coverage
• Vision coverage
• Wellness programs and resources
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Health care spending and savings accounts
• Dependent care spending account
• Tax-deferred compensation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

We will make reasonable accommodations 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 and indicate what assistance is needed.