Part-Time Product Testing Analyst

Job Summary

This is for a part-time position (20 hours per week).

This position exists to support the work of the Toxic Reduction program by assisting the product testing specialist with development and implementation of product and packaging testing projects and supporting the overall product testing program at MPCA which is designed to identify toxic chemicals in products for elimination, reduction, substitution with safer alternatives, enforcement, and/or education. The position is needed to help conduct sampling, analysis and testing, and quality assurance of projects.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Chemistry, Toxicology, Public Health, or another related field. 

OR 

Two (2) years of paraprofessional or technical experience conducting lab analysis, data analysis, data quality review and the use of science tools and following standard scientific procedures and/or quality assurance plans (an associate degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Toxicology, Public Health, or a closely related field will substitute for one year of the required experience).  

OR 

One (1) year of professional experience conducting lab analysis, data analysis, data quality review and the use of science tools and following standard scientific procedures and/or quality assurance plans.

Possess a valid Driver's license (see additional requirements).

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency will not sponsor applicants for work visas. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to effectively communicate scientific information to a general audience using plain language. 

Knowledge and experience in analytical chemistry, environmental science, green chemistry, toxicology and/or public health.

Understanding of toxic chemical and knowledge of state and federal environmental laws, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to toxic chemicals.

Experience with screening and analytical chemistry techniques, equipment and procedures, screening and testing methods, detection limits, and reporting findings.

Demonstrated organizational and project management skills to effectively document and keep track of data and projects. 

Experience performing analyses with tools such as Tableau, SQL, Excel, Python, R, ArcGIS or other statistical or data analysis software. 

Willingness and ability to learn new data analysis tools, skills and software.

Physical Requirements

Requires occasionally lifting and/or carrying of products, files and small equipment. Although a sedentary job is defined as one which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties.

Additional Requirements

A driver’s license is an essential function of this position. This requires possession of an unrestricted Class D Driver’s License. The job offer is contingent on confirmation of a valid driver’s license AND a satisfactory DLR check.

Requires a Class D driver´s License: a single unit vehicle with a gross vehicle weight of less than 26,000 pounds. This is a basic driver’s license. Operators may also tow vehicles/trailers as long as the gross combination weight does not exceed 26,000 pounds.

About Pollution Control Agency 

Our mission is to protect and improve the environment and human health. We work with many partners (citizens, communities, and businesses, all levels of government, environmental groups and educators) to prevent pollution, conserve resources, and to help ensure pollution does not have a disproportionate impact on any groups of people.