Laboratory Analyst , II, III or Senior

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Position type: Full-Time 12-Month
Department: 190700 - Mississippi State Chemical Lab
Location: Main Campus - Starkville, MS
Categories: Professional
Position Open Date: Dec 9 2025

This position is responsible for a range of essential laboratory duties performed with a strong emphasis on quality, including the receipt and custody of samples, adherence to protocols, and use of the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) for sample tracking and data entry.

The Mississippi State Chemical Laboratory (MSCL) is a state‑appropriated regulatory agency for the State of Mississippi as well as a fee‑for‑service laboratory located on the campus of Mississippi State University. MSCL is dedicated to ensuring the quality and safety of fertilizers, pesticides, animal feeds, petroleum products, and manufactured and retail food. It provides fast, defensible, and reliable analytical data to:

The MSCL adheres to the highest professional standards and provides quality analytical services in a timely manner.

Supervisory Responsibility

Does not have supervisory responsibility.

The above essential duties are representative of major duties of positions in this position. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job. Not all of the duties may be assigned to a position.

A professional employee with a bachelor’s degree and demonstrated competence can begin work at the Lab Analyst I level. To start at the Lab Analyst II level, one must have a bachelor’s degree, a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, and the equivalent of a master’s degree. For the Lab Analyst III level, a bachelor’s degree, a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience, and the equivalent of a master’s degree are required.

Alternatively, a professional employee with a master’s degree and a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience, along with demonstrated competency, can begin work at the Lab Analyst II level. To start at the Lab Analyst III level, one must have a master’s degree and a minimum of 3 years of experience.

Indicated education is required; no substitutions allowed.