Fish Health Lab Student Worker - Student Worker Para Prof

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* Working Title:

Fish Health Lab Student Worker*
* ** Job Class:
Student Worker Paraprofessional*
* ** Agency: MN Department of Natural Resources*
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** Job :
** 95564

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* Location:

** St Paul

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** Telework Eligible** :
No

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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:
** 08/12/2026

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** Closing Date:
** 09/02/2026

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** Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:*
* ** Department of Natural Resources*
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** Division/Unit:
** Fish and Wildlife

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** Work Shift/

Work Hours:

** Day Shift

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** Days of Work:
** Monday - Friday

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** Travel Required** :
Yes - field work in spring and summer

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** Salary Range:**  $ / hourly

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** Classified Status:
** Unclassified

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** Bargaining Unit/Union:
** 207 - Technical/AFSCME

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** Work Area:
** St Paul Region

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** End Date:
** 12/31/2027

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** FLSA Status:
** Nonexempt

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./connect
700/)  **:
** 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 DNR is seeking one (1) Student Worker Paraprofessional for the Fish Health Lab in St Paul. The anticipated dates for this temporary, part-time Student Worker position are from approximately September 2026 through December 2027. This position will work four days per week during the summer, Tuesday
- Friday from 8:00a.m.

- 4:30p.m. During the school year, these positions  _may_  work up to four days per week, depending on the student's class schedule. The Student Worker positions will prepare fish tissue samples for the Minnesota Fish Contaminant Monitoring Program.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

+ Processing fish tissues in preparation for contaminants analysis.

+ Maintaining the fish contaminants processing lab.

+ Processing fish tissues and assisting in statewide viral hemorrhagic septicemia virus surveillance testing.

+ Assisting Fish Operations staff in data entry/clerical work.

+ Collecting samples in a field setting.

** Minimum Qualifications*
* To be eligible for appointment as a Student Worker you must be a student enrolled in an educational program or planning to enroll within three months. Students may be "off" for the summer or for one semester/quarter and remain employed as student workers, but such absences cannot exceed one semester/quarter in a year. As a student you must be enrolled in a post-secondary or graduate program.

If a student is enrolled at a credit-granting institution he/she 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, a student must be taking two or more classes per semester/quarter. Any lesser credit (class) load shall 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.

Additional Qualifications:

+ Completion of 1 year (2 semesters) of post-secondary education in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Environmental or Agricultural Engineering, Forest Hydrology, Geography, Geology, Geophysics, Hydrogeology, Natural Resources and Environmental Studies, Soil Science, Water Resources Management, or closely related field

+ Experience using word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs.

+ Experience working in a biological or chemistry laboratory setting.

+ Communication skills sufficient to represent the agency and division in a professional, efficient, and clear manner.

+ Ability to work long hours in field settings under various weather conditions.

** Preferred Qualifications*
* + Experience in working in hatcheries, fisheries, or pollution control.

** Additional…