Forensic Scientist or Trainee-Forensic Scientist ; Toxicology Section

forensic scientist 2 or trainee-forensic scientist 1 (toxicology section)

working title: forensic scientist 2 or trainee-forensic scientist 1 (toxicology section)
job class: forensic scientist 2 or trainee-forensic scientist 1
agency: public safety dept

• job : 94906
• location
  : st. Paul
• full/part time
  : full-time
• regular/temporary
  : trainee: temporary, forensic scientist 2: permanent
• who may apply
  : open to all qualified job seekers and dps employees eligible to bid. Eligible bidders (permanent, classified employees in the forensic scientist 2 classification) should apply through self-service and confirm their bid by emailing madison.markgraf.us by 11:59 pm07/02/2026.
• date posted
  : 06/26/2026
• closing date
  : 07/09/2026
• hiring agency/seniority unit
  : public safety dept / public safety-mape
• work shift/work hours
  : day shift
• days of work
  : monday - friday
• travel required
  : yes - up to 25% of the time
• salary range
  : trainee-forensic scientist 1: $28.26 / hourly; $59,007 / annually, forensic scientist 2: $34.69 - $51.45 / hourly; $72,433 - $107,428 / annually
• classified status
  : trainee-forensic scientist 1: non-status, forensic scientist 2: classified
• bargaining unit/union
  : 214 - mn assoc of professional empl/mape
• flsa status
  : trainee-forensic scientist 1: nonexempt, forensic scientist 2: exempt-professional

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.

this announcement will be used to fill one vacant position at either the trainee-forensic scientist 1 or forensic scientist 2 level. The classification level of the position is based on the selected applicant's qualifications and responses to interview questions.

this full‑time permanent position will provide the criminal justice system with the results and interpretation of breath testing evidence. This position participates in the validation of new technology for use in evidential breath testing. This position provides breath alcohol training. This position repairs and maintains breath alcohol testing devices. The individual must complete any training required and become proficient in all job duties.

This position is in the calibration laboratory of the bca lab in st. Paul, mn.

additional information about the forensic scientist 2 classification:

the person in this position must routinely work with a diverse group of clients within the criminal justice community and within the public sector. The scientist must have the ability to communicate highly technical information to all clients. Clients within the criminal justice community include law enforcement personnel, attorneys, medical examiners, bca investigators and criminal justice information system staff. The scientist must have the ability to work cooperatively with personnel in other state of minnesota agencies.

the scientist must be able to assist in the coordination of section activities that require working on commonly shared laboratory equipment. The scientist must have the ability to communicate regularly with law enforcement agencies to coordinate instrument exchanges. This individual must have the necessary training and leadership skills to work with new staff as a mentor and trainer.

additional information for the trainee - forensic scientist 1 classification:

the duration of the training program will not exceed one year with a set salary of $28.26 /hr. Professional level experience in a laboratory or advanced level degrees may lessen the length of this time period, but satisfactory performance will govern when the trainee is appointed as a forensic scientist 1.

training will be in the toxicology calibration discipline of the mn bca forensic science services and persons hired as a forensic scientist trainee will typically be trained in topics including but not limited to:

• foundation and application of forensic procedures pertinent to the forensic discipline…