Minnesota / Agriculture Department / Laboratory Scientist Supervisor

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Laboratory Scientist Supervisor

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

6 employees hold this title in Agriculture Department. Median total compensation for the role is $116,531, above the department median of $80,497.

Employees: 6
Total payroll: $619.7K
Role median: $116,531
Agency median: $80,497
Comparison: Above

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Laboratory Scientist Supervisor is held in 2 Minnesota departments. In Agriculture Department, the median of $116,531 ranks #1 of 2.

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Matthew Forstner

Laboratory Scientist Supervisor/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp

$116,533

Sub-department: Microbiology Unit Supervisor
Base pay: $116,533
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $116,533
Hire date: 2004-10-18
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 22
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B04
Bargaining Unit Number: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Matthew Forstner is a Laboratory Scientist Supervisor at Agriculture Department within Microbiology Unit Supervisor. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 21 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $116,533. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Diandra Viner

Laboratory Scientist Supervisor/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp

$116,533

Sub-department: Plant Analysis Unit Supervisor
Base pay: $116,533
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $116,533
Hire date: 2018-01-10
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 22
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B04
Bargaining Unit Number: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Diandra Viner works as a Laboratory Scientist Supervisor for Agriculture Department within Plant Analysis Unit Supervisor. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service as a full-time employee. Diandra earned $116,533 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Yoko Johnson

Laboratory Scientist Supervisor/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp

$116,533

Sub-department: Environmental Analysis Supv
Base pay: $116,533
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $116,533
Hire date: 1999-06-07
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 22
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B04
Bargaining Unit Number: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Yoko Johnson works as a Laboratory Scientist Supervisor for Agriculture Department within Environmental Analysis Supervisor. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 26 years as a full-time employee. Yoko earned $116,533 in 2025. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Kathryn Reynolds

Laboratory Scientist Supervisor/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp

$116,529

Sub-department: Water Analysis Unit Supervisor
Base pay: $116,529
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $116,529
Hire date: 1992-02-26
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 22
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B04
Bargaining Unit Number: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Agriculture Department, Kathryn Reynolds serves as a Laboratory Scientist Supervisor within Water Analysis Unit Supervisor. Their tenure dates to 1992, about 33 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $116,529. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Michele Swarbrick

Laboratory Scientist Supervisor/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp

$111,399

Sub-department: Chemistry/Toxicology Unit Supv
Base pay: $108,594
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,805
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,399
Hire date: 2000-12-06
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 22
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B04
Bargaining Unit Number: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Agriculture Department, Michele Swarbrick serves as a Laboratory Scientist Supervisor within Chemistry/Toxicology Unit Supervisor. They have served since 2000 (about 25 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $111,399. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Treeske Ehresmann

Laboratory Scientist Supervisor/Agriculture Department

2025 total comp

$42,145

Sub-department: Chemistry/Toxicology Unit Supv
Base pay: $35,749
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,396
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,145
Hire date: 1991-04-15
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 22
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: B04
Bargaining Unit Number: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Treeske Ehresmann holds the role of Laboratory Scientist Supervisor at Agriculture Department within Chemistry/Toxicology Unit Supervisor. Their tenure dates to 1991, about 34 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $42,145. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.