Temporary Forensic Lab Tech 1 (Drug Chemistry) / Management Analyst 1

Working Title: Temporary Forensic Lab Tech 1 (Drug Chemistry)

Job Class: Management Analyst 1

Agency: Public Safety Dept

• Job ID : 98206

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes - up to one (1) day per week upon supervisory approval.

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Limited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 11/06/2026

• Closing Date : 11/19/2026

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Public Safety Dept / Public Safety-MAPE

• Division/Unit : BCA Lab / BCA Lab Chemistry 1

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes - Up to 25% of the time

• Salary Range: $24.40 - $35.30 / hourly; $50,947 - $73,706 / annually

• Classified Status : Unclassified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

• End Date : 18 months

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : No

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 announcement will be used to fill one vacant temporary position at the Management Analyst 1 / Forensic Laboratory Technician 1 level in the Drug Chemistry Section of the BCA Forensic Science Services in St. Paul, MN. The anticipated duration of this temporary appointment is 18 months.

This is a temporary position that will provide technical support and administrative analysis to the forensic scientists and external customers of the BCA Forensic Science Services. As a Forensic Laboratory Technician, this individual’s duties will include ensuring evidence submitted to the BCA Forensic Science Services is properly received and recorded in the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), assisting in the processing of physical evidence utilizing standard laboratory methods and procedures to prepare evidence for analysis, providing ongoing support and quality control to prepare and maintain chemical reagents and apply them per standard methods and procedures, and preparing case materials, relevant documents and reports for discovery pursuant to the MN Rules of Criminal Procedure. These activities will be conducted in adherence to the agency policies and procedures in a manner that embodies the mission, vision, and values of the MN BCA.

The Department of Public Safety is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DPS does not participate in E-Verify.

Minimum Qualifications

1. A Bachelor’s degree* (with a minimum of 2 classes in the physical sciences and 1 Chemistry laboratory or Biology course), or 1 year of professional laboratory experience, or 5 years work experience of evidence intake, evidence processing, and/or data analysis in a law Enforcement agency.

2. Excellent oral and written communication skills.

3. Ability to problem solve and work independently.

4. Ability to work cooperatively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and underserved communities.

*NOTE: To qualify with a bachelor's degree, applicants must include unofficial college transcripts with their resume. Please combine your transcripts and resume into a single document and upload in the resume section of the application.

Preferred Qualifications

1. A Bachelor’s or advanced degree in a physical or life science such as biology, chemistry, biochemistry, physics, forensic science or equivalent

2. Demonstrated knowledge and use of laboratory quality assurance and evidence handling procedures

3. Experience in a forensic science laboratory gained through an internship or work experience; or work experience in a law enforcement agency

4. Experience with standard computer software (e.g. word processing, spreadsheets)

Physical Requirements

Requires occasionally moving and transporting 50 pound items and frequently moving and transporting objects such as heavy tools and heavy file boxes. This job may require positioning self to move to a significant degree across rough terrain or may involve maintaining a stationary position for extended periods.

Additional Requirements

It is the policy of the Department of Public Safety that all employees submit to a background investigation prior to employment, which includes successful completion of the following background components:

1. A criminal history check

2. Reference check

3. Fingerprinting (MNJIS/CJIS)

4. Psychological evaluation

5. Driver License check

6. Education verification if applicable

7. Drug/Cannabis testing

8. SEMA4 records, personnel file and employment records (current and former state employees only)

The Department of Public Safety is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. All applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DPS does not participate in E-Verify.

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 [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.