Job Information
State of Minnesota Laboratory Scientist Intern - Student Worker Para Professional Senior in St. Paul, Minnesota
Working Title: Laboratory Scientist Intern
Job Class: Student Worker Para Professional Senior
Agency: Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Job ID : 84680
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : No
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Limited
Who May Apply : This vacancy is open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 03/12/2025
Closing Date : 03/25/2025
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Division/Unit : Laboratory Services Division
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $19.56 - $23.26 / hourly
Classified Status : Unclassified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 207 - AFSCME Technical
Anticipated End Date : 08/26/2025
FLSA Status : Nonexempt
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : No
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 will be used to fill five (5) positions within the Laboratory Services Division.
The laboratory scientist intern positions will be working at the MN Department of Agriculture laboratory supporting and performing analyses following ISO17025 accredited procedures on environmental and agricultural samples. Depending on analytical unit placement, the position will help support regulatory and monitoring programs for the Department of Agriculture, Department of Natural Resources, and / or Office of Cannabis Management by producing high quality lab results in a timely manner. Main responsibilities of the laboratory scientist interns may include, but are not limited to, sample preparation, instrument calibrations, sample extractions using automated systems, and data management utilizing LIMS and instrument software.
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.
Completion of at least two years of post-secondary education and currently enrolled in a degree-granting program majoring in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, environmental science or related field.
Completion of at least a one-year of general chemistry with a laboratory course.
Proficiency working with personal computers and software related to databases, spreadsheets and charts.
Ability to communicate, influence and persuade a diverse audience both orally and in writing
The ability to celebrate diversity and a strong commitment to a respectful and inclusive work environment.
Student Worker eligibility status:
To be eligible for appointment as a Student Worker you must be a student enrolled in an educational program or planning to enroll within three months. Students may be "off" for the summer or for one semester/quarter and remain employed as student workers, but such absences cannot exceed one semester/quarter in a year. As a student you must be enrolled in high school or in a post-secondary or graduate program. If a student is enrolled at a credit-granting institution he/she must carry at least six semester (nine quarter) credits. If enrolled at a non-credit granting institution or one that only offers one credit per class, a student must be taking two or more classes per semester/quarter. Any lesser credit (class) load shall be treated as a semester/quarter off. Graduate students must be enrolled in at least two courses or making progress on a dissertation. You will be asked to complete an Educational Verification form prior to appointment.
Preferred Qualifications
One year of organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry or analytical chemistry.
Completion of at least two years (or 4 courses) with a laboratory class.
Work experience in a university research laboratory or other analytical laboratory setting.
Physical Requirements
Ability to lift and move heavy objects up to 50 pounds.
This position exists in an analytical laboratory. As such, all potential safety hazards associated with this type of environment are assumed to be present. Hazards such as chemical exposure, hot surfaces, compressed gases and mechanical hazards exist in this section. This position must be comfortable working around these hazards and have sufficient knowledge to recognize and prevent harm to themselves or others. This position must be able to function in this environment and must be comfortable wearing personal protective gear.
Additional Requirements
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture will not sponsor applicants for work visas, including STEM OPT extensions. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.
A job offer will be contingent upon successfully passing a background check. It is the policy of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, as part of its hiring procedures, to conduct background checks on the finalist(s) for positions within the agency. The background check may consist of the following components:
SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and former state employees only)
Employment Reference Check
Conflict of Interest Review
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.