Seed Analyst

Job ID: 97273

Location: St. Paul

Date Posted: 09/28/2026

Closing Date: 10/12/2026 Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Minnesota Department of Agriculture

Division/Unit: Laboratory Services Division / Plant Analysis UnitWork Shift/Work Hours : Day ShiftDays of Work : Monday - Friday

Travel Required: NoSalary Range: $21.73 - $30.20 / hourly

Bargaining Unit/Union: 207 - AFSCME Technical

End Date: 06/15/2026FLSA Status : Nonexempt

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.

High School Diploma: Six (6) months laboratory experience working with seeds, plants, agriculture, environmental or molecular biology. Excellent time management skills. The ability to celebrate diversity and a strong commitment to a respectful and inclusive work environment.

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Plant Biology, Botany or related area or coursework in Plant biology or Botany. Experience with seed analysis. Familiarity and knowledge of seed or seedling structure. Experience with ELISA testing, Molecular Biology or Plant Disease work. Working knowledge of International Standard of organization (ISO) 17025, "General Requirements for Competence of Testing and Calibration Laboratories".

Physical Requirements: This position exists in an analytical laboratory. As such, all potential safety hazards associated with this type of environment are assumed to be present. Hazards such as chemical exposure, hot surfaces, compressed gases and mechanical hazards exist in this section. This position must be comfortable working around these hazards and have sufficient knowledge to recognize and prevent harm to themselves or others. This position must be able to function in this environment and must be comfortable wearing personal protective gear.

Additional Requirements: A job offer will be contingent upon successfully passing a background check. It is the policy of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, as part of its hiring procedures, to conduct background checks on the finalist(s) for positions within the agency. The background check may consist of the following components: SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and former state employees only) Employment Reference Check Conflict of Interest ReviewThe Minnesota Department of Agriculture will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERMinnesota 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.