Research Scientist 2

Working Title: Research Scientist 2

Job Class: Research Scientist 2

Agency: Health Department

• Job ID : 97557

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Limited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 10/07/2026

• Closing Date : 10/21/2026

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Health Department

• Division/Unit : Health Protection / Public Health Lab (PHL)

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

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

• Salary Range: $32.97 - $48.60 / hourly; $68,841 - $101,476 / annually

• Classified Status : Unclassified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 – Minnesota Association of Professional Employees (MAPE)

• End Date : 09/30/2028

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Professional

• 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.

Join a mission-driven team at the Minnesota Department of Health (MOH). This position exists to provide research to support the planning, development, implementation, and operation of a new Laboratory Information System (LIS), specifically for leading interoperability of the LIS with external partners. This position leads a wide range of technical and programmatic evaluations, assessments, analyses, and other activities related to public health information systems and health informatics.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Assisting with the implementation of the new LIS for the IDL section.

• Ensuring that internal and external interoperability standards are up-to-date and in accordance with HL7 messaging guidelines.

• Identifying goals, information needs, and priorities in collaboration with MOH divisions, program managers, unit supervisors, and internal and external users.

• Providing technical assistance and training for the use of LIS as well as health informatics expertise and support.

In accordance with HR/LR Policy #1422 Telework, this position is eligible for up to 50% telework for applicants who live in Minnesota or in a bordering state within 50 miles of the assigned work location. The telework policy may exempt employees who live more than 50 miles from their primary work location from the 50% in-office requirement, depending on job requirements, helping the State of Minnesota access top talent across the state.

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:

Three (3) years of experience performing database system management, business analysis, or health informatics functions. Experience must include the following:

• Researching, planning, developing, and implementing information systems.

• Working collaboratively with stakeholder groups to identify needs and set goals.

• Providing training, as well as technical assistance and support.

A related associate's degree may be substituted for six (6) months of experience. A related bachelor's degree may be substituted for one (1) year of experience. A related master's degree may be substituted for eighteen (18) months of experience. A related doctorate degree may be substituted for two (2) years of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public health, health informatics, data science, analytics, or related field, and/or certification in business analysis, data science, or health informatics.

• Experience delivering custom developed systems for the business, implementing Custom Off the Shelf (COTS) solutions and/or Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions, as well as experience working with laboratory information systems.

• Experience with SQL, R, Python, or data visualization, as well as experience with business process modeling tools.

• Experience with systems design, including conceptualization, design, development, implementation, evaluation, and maintenance, with strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining data accuracy and integrity.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to gather, document, and prioritize requirements.

Additional Requirements

• This position requires successful completion of a background check and employment reference check.

• This position does not require a driver's license however it does demand travel which the candidate is responsible for meeting.

• MDH does not participate in the federal E-Verify program and is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions, and cannot complete Form I-9 or any other documentation requiring employer participation in E-Verify. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application.

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.