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Laboratory Operations Technical Specialist - State Program Administrator Technical Specialialist - ISO Accreditation

State of Minnesota • Saint Paul, MN • 1h ago

Working Title: Laboratory Operations Technical Specialist

Job Class: State Program Administrator, Technical Specialist - ISO Accreditation

Agency: Minnesota Department of Agriculture

Job ID : 93343

Location : St. Paul

Telework Eligible : No

Full/Part Time : Full-Time

Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

Who May Apply : This vacancy is open to bidders and to all qualified job seekers. Bidders will be considered through 04/14/2026.

Date Posted : 04/08/2026

Closing Date : 04/21/2026

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA)

Division/Unit : Laboratory Services Division / Operations Unit

Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

Days of Work : Monday - Friday

Travel Required : No

Salary Range: $23.61 - $33.28 / hourly; $49,297 - $69,488 / annually

Job Class Option : ISO Accreditation

Classified Status : Classified

Bargaining Unit/Union : 207 - AFSCME Technical

Work Area : Operations Unit

FLSA Status : Nonexempt

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 will provide support and technical assistance to the Operations and Quality Assurance units of the laboratory. This includes coordinating activities to assist in the development and implementation of policy, standards and program performance of critical elements associated with the laboratory's accreditation to the ISO/IEC 17025 standard. This position will serve as a scientific buyer, and to assist in establishing procedures for the purchase of a variety of specialized materials, supplies and equipment.

This position will be located in St. Paul at the MDA/MDH Laboratory and will be fulltime in the office.

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.

Six (6) months of experience working in a laboratory setting. An Associate's degree or higher in a scientific field may substitute for experience.

Working knowledge of database management programs.

Working knowledge of quality assurance principles.

Ability to work independently.

Ability to establish work priorities and routines to effectively accomplish responsibilities.

Expertise in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

The ability to celebrate diversity and a strong commitment to a respectful and inclusive work environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory.

Experience purchasing goods and services for an organization.

Experience using SWIFT (Statewide Integrated Financial Tools).

Experience with Purchasing Databases (ex: Quartzy or Labcloud Inc.).

Experience with Quality Management Systems (ex: Mastercontrol).

System administration experience of database management programs.

Physical Requirements

Physical ability to stand and sit for extended periods of time when receiving supplies, lift up to 50 lbs., and position self to move/transport supplies to analytical units and storage locations. The position must possess physical dexterity that allows standing, bending, kneeling and stretching when moving supplies and samples.

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.

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