Use microbiology and infectious pathogen knowledge in the Health Department’s Infectious Disease Laboratory, supporting specimen operations and laboratory safety.

As a Laboratory Scientist 1, you will perform operational tasks for the State of Minnesota Public Health Laboratory. Responsibilities include specimen receipt, acceptability decisions, patient information transcription, supply inventory, equipment maintenance, and test kit distribution. Rotational weekend and holiday specimen work is necessary, and the temporary assignment is anticipated to end September 22, 2028.

Key Responsibilities:

- Receive specimens while maintaining chain of custody
- Record and manage laboratory supply inventory
- Receive and stock supplies, glassware, and equipment materials




- Perform preventative equipment maintenance and sterilization
- Ship test kits and analytical media to partners

Requirements:

- One year of laboratory experience with bacterial or viral organisms
- Knowledge of infectious pathogens preferred
- Knowledge of safe laboratory practices preferred
- Experience handling patient identifiable information preferred
- Ability to transport up to 25 pounds occasionally

Bring infectious disease laboratory experience, protected practices, and organized operations to the Health Department’s public health mission.

📌 Infectious Disease Laboratory Scientist (St Paul)
🏢 Minnesota Direct Care and Treatment
📍 St Paul