Emerging Infections Student Worker-Student Worker Para Prof Sr

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* Working Title:

Emerging Infections Student Worker*
* ** Job Class:
Student Worker Para Professional Senior*
* ** Agency:
Health Department*
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** Job ** : 96521

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** Location** :
St. Paul

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** Telework Eligible** :
Yes

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** Full/Part Time** :
Part-Time

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** Regular/Temporary** :
Limited

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** Who May Apply** :
Open to all qualified job seekers

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** Date Posted** : 08/27/2026

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** Closing Date** :
Continuous until all positions are filled

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** Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** :
Health Department

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** Division/Unit** :
Health Protection / IDEPC/HIV,STI and Emerging Respiratory Disease Surveillance Section

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** Work Shift/Work Hours** :
Day Shift; 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

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** Days of Work** :
Monday - Friday

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** Travel Required** :
No

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** Salary Range:**  $20.20 - $24.02 / hourly

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** Classified Status** :
Unclassified

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** Bargaining Unit/Union** : 207 - American Federation of State, county, & Municipal Employees (AFSCME Technical, Council No.5)

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** Work Area** :
Department of Health

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** End Date** : 08/31/2028

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** FLSA Status** :
Nonexempt

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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 (MDH) is seeking multiple Student Workers to support the Emerging Infections Program (EIP) and the Long COVID surveillance projects within the IDEPC Division.

Emerging Infections Program (EIP) and Respiratory Disease Surveillance:
The Student Worker will assist with surveillance activities for invasive bacterial infections and viral respiratory diseases (e.g., H5 influenza).Primary responsibilities include data collection through medical record review, data entry, and data management.

Long COVID Surveillance Project:
The Student Worker will conduct structured interviews with Minnesota residents who have laboratory­ confirmed COVID-19 infections. This position will assist in assessing long-COVID symptoms and characterizing illness severity and duration through structured case interviews and data documentation.

** This posting will be used to fill multiple vacancies as they become available through November 30, 2026. Candidates will remain under consideration throughout the duration of the posting period unless notified otherwise.*
* ** These positions are part-time and will work 20 hours per week. The specific hours and days of work are flexible within 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, around the student's class schedule. Limited evening and weekend work may also be required. Work may be conducted in-person in St. Paul, or as telework for applicants who reside in MN, IA, WI, ND, or SD based on the business needs of the*
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* ** supervisor*
* ** discretion.*
* ** These*
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* ** August*
* ** 31,*
* ** 2028,*
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* ** until*
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* ** candidate completes*
* ** their educational program, whichever occurs sooner.*
* ** Minimum Qualifications*
* _To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure your resume/application and cover letter clearly describes 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 and cover letters clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of the minimum qualifications will be considered for this position._   

_Please attach your resume and cover letter in your application._

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

Student Worker Eligibility:
To be eligible…