**Working Title: Newborn Screening Lab Supervisor** **Job Class: Research Scientist Supervisor 2** **Agency: Health Department** + **Job ID** : 84007 + **Location** : St. Paul + **Telework Eligible** : No + **Full/Part** **Time** : Full-Time + **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited + **Who May Apply** : This vacancy is open for consideration and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Consideration for supervisors in the same classification will occur through 02/18/2025. + **Date Posted** : 02/12/2025 + **Closing Date** : 03/05/2025 + **Hiring Agency:** Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) + **Division/Unit** : Public Health Laboratory / Newborn Screening Supervisor Molecular/Core + **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift / 8:00 am - 4:30 pm + **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday + **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. Join the mission-driven team at the Public Health Laboratory (PHL) and promote and protect the health of all Minnesotans! The Newborn Screening Supervisor of the Molecular/Core unit serves to supervise scientific research and analytical activities. The Molecular/Core unit uses state-of-the-art laboratory methods to detect congenital and heritable disorders in newborn babies using dried blood spots. This position will: + Direct and assist in performance of state-of-the-art laboratory methods to screen for congenital and heritable disorders in newborn babies. + Improve and add testing for existing and new disorders on the Minnesota’s testing panel in order to provide early identification of infants that are at risk for rare but serious health conditions. + Evaluate and implement advances technologies to continually improve the Newborn Screening Laboratory. + Incorporate continuous quality control/quality assurance measures to fulfill accreditation requirements + Represent MDH in public forums, including presentations at symposiums and conferences. This position requires working one Saturdays per month in exchange for a day off during the week. This position also requires working some holidays. 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 that your_ **_resume clearly describes 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 these minimum qualifications will be considered for this position._ + Bachelor’s in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution. + 4 years of clinical laboratory training or experience that includes: chemistry, hematology, and/or virology. + Supervisory or other leadership experience OR completion of a leadership development program (such as Emerging Leaders Institute, etc). Previous experience below is required to be considered as a candidate and will be assessed during the interview process: + Experience with laboratory quality assurance practices. + Experience researching, evaluating, and implementing biochemical and molecular 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. A master’s degree in clinical chemistry, biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, genetics, cell biology, public health, laboratory science, or related science filed may substitute for 18 months of experience, and a PhD for 2 years. **Preferred Qualifications** + Newborn Screening Laboratory testing experience. + Human relation skills sufficient to achieve effective working relationships within the agency and externally. + Good judgement, integrity, diplomacy, critical thinking, and problem solving. + Population based high throughput testing and molecular data interpretation. + Quality control interpretation and calculating statistics such as false positive rate, positive predictive value, etc. **Physical Requirements** Occasional transportation of up to 30 pounds. **Additional Requirements** This position requires successful completion of a background check and employment reference check. 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.