Zoonotic Diseases C. difficile Student Worker - Student Worker Para Prof Sr

Working Title: C. difficile Student Worker

Job Class: Student Worker Para Professional Senior

Agency: Health Department

• Job ID : 97219

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes - hybrid

• Full/Part Time : Part-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Limited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 09/26/2026

• Closing Date : 10/05/2026

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Health Department / Health-AFSCME

• Division/Unit : Health Protection / IDEPC FWVZD Zoonotic Dis Staff

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Rotating Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Up to 25%

• Salary Range: $20.20 - $24.02 / hourly

• Classified Status : Unclassified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 207 – American Federation of State, County, & Municipal Employees (AFSCME Technical, Council No. 5)

• Work Area : Department of Health

• End Date : 09/15/2028

• 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.

The Minnesota Department of Health is seeking to fill a Student Worker Paraprofessional Senior position within Zoonotic Disease Unit (ZDU) of the Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Prevention & Control (IDEPC) Division. This position will focus primarily on surveillance of Clostridioides difficile ( C. diff ) and is part of the Emerging Infections Program. MDH has one of the most robust surveillance programs in the country for C. diff . This position will execute the day-to-day components of this program, including telephone interviews of case-patients, medical record review, data entry and management, data analysis, and participating in outbreak investigations and other projects. Additionally, this position will provide rabies consultation to the public and healthcare providers. This student worker position reports State Public Health Veterinarian and the Zoonotic Diseases Unit Supervisor. Join a mission-driven team at MDH and contribute to protecting, maintaining and improving the health of all Minnesotans.

This position is part-time and will work 20 hours per week. The specific hours and days of work are flexible within 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, with occasional evening and weekend work. This position is temporary and is expected to end by September 15, 2028, or until the selected candidate completes their educational program, whichever occurs sooner.

This position is hybrid in nature, which will require a majority of the work to be completed in the St. Paul office, with limited opportunities to telework. This position will also require occasional travel within the metropolitan area, with use of a state vehicle.

In accordance with HR/LR Policy #1422 Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) , 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. Candidates residing outside of Minnesota or in a bordering state within 50 miles of the assigned work location at the time of application must be able to relocate to Minnesota within 30 days of their start date. 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 crediting, please ensure your resume/application clearly describe your experience in the areas listed below and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held, the college where you are currently enrolled, your intended major, and anticipated graduation date. Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of the minimum qualifications will be considered for this position.

Completion of two years of post-secondary education in one of the following areas: health, public health or a related field.

Student Worker Eligibility: To be eligible for appointment as a Student Worker Paraprofessional Senior you must be enrolled in a post­secondary or graduate program or plan to enroll within three months. Students may be "off' for the summer or for one semester/quarter and remain employed as a student worker, but such absences cannot exceed one semester/quarter in a year. If you are enrolled at a credit-granting institution you must carry at least six semester/nine quarter credits. If enrolled at a non-credit granting institution or one that only offers one credit per class, you must be taking two or more classes per semester/quarter. Any lesser credit (class) load will be treated as a semester/quarter off. Graduate students must be enrolled in at least two courses or making progress on a dissertation. You will be asked to complete an Educational Verification form prior to appointment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in biology, animal science, agriculture, zoology, veterinary science, public health or other science/medical related field.

• Career goals in infectious disease epidemiology, including knowledge of epidemiology of infectious diseases, zoonotic diseases and the One Health Concept.

• Experience providing professional, polite customer service, including ability to communicate effectively, prioritize tasks, and adapt to change.

• Strong ability to explain technical information clearly, work collaboratively in a team environment, and interact professionally with community members and partners.

• Previous exposure to medical terminology or medical record abstraction experience.

Additional Requirements

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

This employment does not require a valid driver’s license, but it does demand travel, which the candidate will be responsible for meeting. This position is hybrid in nature, which will require a majority of the work to be completed in the St. Paul office, with limited opportunities to telework. This position will also require occasional travel within the metropolitan area, with use of a state vehicle.

Under U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services regulations, the successful candidate must be able to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins. This agency is unable to offer H-1B sponsorship.

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.