Research Scientist 2 - St. Paul, United States - Minnesota Department of Health

Description

Job Details

Job Class: Research Scientist 2
Agency: Health Department

• Who May Apply: Open to all bidders of MDH and all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be accepted through 04/30/2024.
• Date Posted: 04/24/2024
• Closing Date: 05/08/2024
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Health Department / Health-MAPE
• Division/Unit: Public Health Laboratory / PHL ENV Biom/Emerg Contam Sta
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift / 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $ $45.02 / hourly; $63,788 - $94,001 / annually
• 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.

Job Summary

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 and/or environmental matrices to support chemical emergency response efforts and for testing chemicals of emerging concern for the national chemical threats laboratory response network and various biomonitoring studies. The principal responsibility of this position is for the development of new methods and the application of existing methods to identify chemical contaminants or exposures in people and the environment. Novel methods and project results will be written and published in scientific journals and presented at scientific conferences. The primary chemical analysis platform will be LC-MS/MS, GC/MS, LC-HRMS.

This position will work to cultivate an inclusive work environment for all, with respect to diversity and equity.

Qualifications

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 in chemistry, analytical chemistry, environmental chemistry, or a closely related field.
• Two years of experience with one or more of the following analytical chemistry platforms: 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 evaluation and interview process:

• Experience with multiple analytical software programs (Agilent Mass Hunter; Sciex OS, MultiQuant, Analyst).

A Master's degree may count towards eighteen months of experience. A PhD will count toward two years of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of toxicology, public health, and environmental health.
• Analytical experience with clinical samples.
• Experience with quality assurance programs such as EPA, CLIA and/or ISO
• 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.
• Ability to work independently and manage time, workload, and priorities without day-to-day supervision of activities.
• Demonstrated ability to provide training for other laboratory employees, students, or other trainees, to support a collaborative team environment.

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of a background check.

Application Details

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 or email . For additional information about the application process, go to .

If you have questions about the position, contact Elizabeth Huckins at or

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 .

About Health Department

Come work for one of the best public health systems in the nation and you will contribute to our mission to protect, maintain and improve the health of all Minnesotans. We are working hard to achieve our vision 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
• 12 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)
• 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 or email and indicate what assistance is needed.