Working Title: Virology & Immunology Unit Supervisor
Job Class: Research Scientist Supervisor 2
Agency: Health Department
Job ID : 87716
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : No
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : This vacancy has is open for all qualified job seekers.
Date Posted : 08/23/2025
Closing Date : 09/05/2025
Hiring Agency: Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
Division/Unit : Public Health Laboratory / Virology / Immunology
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Days of Work : Monday - Friday (Occasional evening or weekend)
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $40.48 - $58.20 / hourly; $84,522 - $121,521 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 216 - Middle Management Association (MMA)
FLSA Status : Exempt - Executive
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.
THIS POSITION IS BEING REPOSTED. IF YOU PREVIOUSLY APPLIED TO THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT, YOU DO NEED TO REAPPLY TO BE CONSIDERED.
Join the mission-driven team at the Public Health Laboratory (PHL) and promote and protect the health of all Minnesotans!
The Virology/Immunology Supervisor serves to supervise scientific research and analytical activities of the Virology/Immunology Unit of the Infectious Disease Laboratory. The Virology/Immunology Unit uses state-of-the-art laboratory methods to detect and characterize samples submitted to the Infectious Disease Laboratory for viral and bacterial agents of infectious and communicable diseases in support of epidemiological investigations of infectious disease outbreaks and surveillance within the State of Minnesota and is an active national partner in infectious disease surveillance.
This position will require occasional evening or weekend work.
Working as a Virology & Immunology Unit Supervisor, you will:
Direct and assist in the performance of state-of-the-art laboratory methods.
Evaluate and implement advanced technologies to continually improve the Infectious Disease program.
Incorporate continuous quality control/quality assurance measures to fulfill accreditation requirements.
Provide oversight of grant funded activities.
Represent MDH in public forums, including presentations at research symposia and conferences.
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 crediting, please ensure your resume clearly describe 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.
Bachelor's degree in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution.
Four (4) years of laboratory training or experience that includes: clinical microbiology and/or immunology.
Demonstrated leadership experience that may include any of the following:
Experience as a supervisor, team lead, lead worker, OR project lead*
Completion of a State leadership development program, such as Emerging Leaders Institute (ELI) or Senior Leadership Institute (SLI)
Completion of a similar or equivalent leadership development program through another organization
A paid or unpaid position leading a program or chairing a committee, such as an Employee Resource Group (ERG). This experience must also include:
1+ years of identifying issues, goals, and strategic actions
100+ hours per year time commitment
*A project lead provides leadership, guidance, and advanced specialized technical expertise for a team doing evaluation, development, design, testing, and/or implementation in a project environment. Projects are efforts with defined phases where a combination or organizational resources including a pre-determined budget are pulled together toward a specific objective. These efforts are usually discontinued once the project is completed.
Minimum qualifications to be assessed during the interview process:
Experience with laboratory quality assurance practices.
Experience implementing and evaluating laboratory methods
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present technical information to diverse audiences and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
Human relations skills sufficient to achieve effective working relationships within the agency and externally.
A master's degree in microbiology, chemistry, public health, laboratory science, or related science field may substitute for 18 months of experience, and a PhD for 2 years.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in high complexity testing within one of the following subspecialties: Bacteriology, Mycobacteriology, Mycology, or Virology.
Four (4) years of laboratory training or experience, or both, in high complexity testing within Diagnostic Immunology.
Additional Requirements
This position requires successful completion of a background check and employment reference check.
Applicants will be asked to provide a copy of their transcript 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.
