**Working Title: Laboratory Assistant Division Director** **Job Class: State Program Administrator, Manager Senior** **Agency: Minnesota Department of Agriculture** + **Job ID** : 81471 + **Location** : St. Paul + **Telework Eligible** : No + **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time + **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited + **Who May Apply** : This vacancy is open to all qualified job seekers. + **Date Posted** : 11/05/2024 + **Closing Date** : 12/04/2024 + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Minnesota Department of Agriculture + **Division/Unit** : Laboratory Services Division / Laboratory Assistant Division Director + **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift / 8:00am - 5:30pm + **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday + **Travel Required** : No + **Salary Range:** $43.38 - $62.41 / hourly; $90,577 - $130,312 / annually + **Classified Status** : Classified + **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 220 - Manager Plan + **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, in collaboration with the Laboratory Division Director, will develop and implement division policies, procedures, and controls. This position will provide technical direction to the Laboratory Services Division's chemical and biological programs and allocates the resources required to produce quality data. This position will provide administrative and technical direction within the laboratory to meet the department's data quality objectives for the regulatory oversight of agricultural products, industries, environmental and food safety, and security. Responsibilities include: + Planning, designing and directing the activities of the analytical and operational sections of the laboratory so that customer expectations and division goals are met. + Managing the units deliberate and responsible progress toward established grant deliverables. + Collaborating in the planning, preparation, and administration of the laboratory’s budget. + Directing, supervising, evaluating and advising unit supervisors. + Planning, implementing and maintaining a lab-wide ISO 17025 compliant quality assurance and quality control system. **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._ Five (5) years of analytical experience in a food, feed or environmental laboratory. NOTE: A bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, microbiology or related sciences may substitute one (1) year of work experience. Experience supervising professional level staff. Strong leadership skills including the ability to make technical and budgetary decisions and consult with senior leadership positions. Sound knowledge of analytical sciences as practiced in the Laboratory Services Division and the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical personnel. These areas of knowledge include the chemistry, microbiology, microscopy and pathology associated with the analysis of food, dairy, feed, fertilizer, plants, seeds and environmental samples. The ability to effectively balance workloads and set priorities to satisfy the expectations of diverse and competing customers. The ability to celebrate diversity and a strong commitment to a respectful and inclusive work environment. **Preferred Qualifications** One (1) or more years managing supervisory level staff. Experience in a governmental food, feed or environmental laboratory. Knowledge of, and experience in, the principles and practices of public administration, human relations, financial management, administrative management, project management, supervision and training. Experience identifying, applying for, and managing federal grants and cooperative agreements. **Physical Requirements** 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** 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 The Minnesota Department of Agriculture will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US. 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.