Minnesota / Health Department / Laboratory Scientist 1

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Laboratory Scientist 1

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

15 employees hold this title in Health Department. Median total compensation for the role is $58,850, below the department median of $90,184.

Employees: 15
Total payroll: $857.3K
Role median: $58,850
Agency median: $90,184
Comparison: Below

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Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$33,398$78,346+

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How total compensation varies among the 15 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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This role across Minnesota

Laboratory Scientist 1 is held in 2 Minnesota departments. In Health Department, the median of $58,850 ranks #1 of 2.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Agriculture Department

$28,900 · 2

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Laboratory Scientist beyond Minnesota

This role is reported in 2 jurisdictions. In Minnesota, the median of $78,235 ranks #1 of 2. See Laboratory Scientist across all of Minnesota →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

Missouri

$39,658 · 73

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Employees with this title

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Daniel Van Horn

Laboratory Scientist 1/Health Department

2025 total comp

$79,676

Sub-department: PHL ENV Inorg Chem Unit
Base pay: $55,698
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $23,978
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,676
Hire date: 1993-12-02
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: H12
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Daniel Van Horn is a Laboratory Scientist 1 at Health Department within Philadelphia Environmental Inorg Chem Unit. Their tenure dates to 1993, about 32 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $79,676. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Christopher Brezina

Laboratory Scientist 1/Health Department

2025 total comp

$74,928

Sub-department: PHL ENV Inorg Chem Unit
Base pay: $74,928
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,928
Hire date: 2012-05-07
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H12
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Christopher Brezina works as a Laboratory Scientist 1 for Health Department within Philadelphia Environmental Inorg Chem Unit. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service as a full-time employee. Christopher earned $74,928 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Natalie Moses

Laboratory Scientist 1/Health Department

2025 total comp

$65,613

Sub-department: PHL ENV Inorg Chem Unit
Base pay: $64,433
Overtime: $1,180
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,613
Hire date: 2022-03-16
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H12
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Natalie Moses is a Laboratory Scientist 1 at Health Department within Philadelphia Environmental Inorg Chem Unit. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $65,613. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Surakchya Koirala Pokharel

Laboratory Scientist 1/Health Department

2025 total comp

$64,590

Sub-department: PHL IDL Ops Staff
Base pay: $63,740
Overtime: $850
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,590
Hire date: 2022-03-30
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H12
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Surakchya Koirala Pokharel works as a Laboratory Scientist 1 for Health Department within Philadelphia Idl Operations Staff. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service as a full-time employee. Surakchya earned $64,590 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jose Nava Olivas

Laboratory Scientist 1/Health Department

2025 total comp

$64,362

Sub-department: PHL ENV Inorg Chem Unit
Base pay: $62,912
Overtime: $1,450
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,362
Hire date: 2023-01-09
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H12
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jose Nava Olivas works as a Laboratory Scientist 1 for Health Department within Philadelphia Environmental Inorg Chem Unit. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. Jose earned $64,362 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Josh Machtemes

Laboratory Scientist 1/Health Department

2025 total comp

$60,792

Sub-department: PHL IDL Ops Staff
Base pay: $58,283
Overtime: $2,509
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,792
Hire date: 2024-04-29
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H12
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Josh Machtemes is a Laboratory Scientist 1 at Health Department within Philadelphia Idl Operations Staff. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $60,792. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Caitlin Schulz

Laboratory Scientist 1/Health Department

2025 total comp

$59,869

Sub-department: PHL ENV Inorg Chem Unit
Base pay: $58,850
Overtime: $1,019
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,869
Hire date: 2019-12-11
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H12
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Caitlin Schulz works as a Laboratory Scientist 1 for Health Department within Philadelphia Environmental Inorg Chem Unit. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service as a full-time employee. Caitlin earned $59,869 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Laura Yang

Laboratory Scientist 1/Health Department

2025 total comp

$58,850

Sub-department: PHL ENV Sample Recv Staff
Base pay: $58,850
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,850
Hire date: 2022-08-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H12
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Laura Yang works as a Laboratory Scientist 1 for Health Department within Philadelphia Environmental Sample Recv Staff. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years) as a full-time employee. Laura earned $58,850 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Michael Murphy

Laboratory Scientist 1/Health Department

2025 total comp

$56,833

Sub-department: PHL ENV Inorg Chem Unit
Base pay: $56,790
Overtime: $43
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,833
Hire date: 2020-03-04
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H12
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Michael Murphy holds the role of Laboratory Scientist 1 at Health Department within Philadelphia Environmental Inorg Chem Unit. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 5 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $56,833. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Teresa Duffy

Laboratory Scientist 1/Health Department

2024 total comp

$55,339

Sub-department: PHL ENV Sample Recv Staff
Base pay: $55,281
Overtime: $58
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,339
Hire date: 2020-01-22
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: H12
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Health Department, Teresa Duffy serves as a Laboratory Scientist 1 within Philadelphia Environmental Sample Recv Staff. They have served since 2020 (about 4 years), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $55,339. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Tucker Henkes

Laboratory Scientist 1/Health Department

2025 total comp

$49,034

Sub-department: PHL IDL Micro Staff
Base pay: $49,034
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,034
Hire date: 2024-09-12
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H12
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Health Department, Tucker Henkes serves as a Laboratory Scientist 1 within Philadelphia Idl Micro Staff. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $49,034. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Clara Danielson

Laboratory Scientist 1/Health Department

2025 total comp

$48,432

Sub-department: PHL ENV Inorg Chem Unit
Base pay: $48,389
Overtime: $43
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,432
Hire date: 2024-08-28
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H12
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Clara Danielson holds the role of Laboratory Scientist 1 at Health Department within Philadelphia Environmental Inorg Chem Unit. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,432. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Hannah Wood

Laboratory Scientist 1/Health Department

2025 total comp

$46,771

Sub-department: PHL ENV Inorg Chem Unit
Base pay: $46,771
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,771
Hire date: 2024-08-28
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H12
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Hannah Wood works as a Laboratory Scientist 1 for Health Department within Philadelphia Environmental Inorg Chem Unit. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. Hannah earned $46,771 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sheryl Luthi

Laboratory Scientist 1/Health Department

2024 total comp

$38,801

Sub-department: PHL IDL Ops Staff
Base pay: $36,719
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,081
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,801
Hire date: 2019-08-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: No
Agency Number: H12
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Sheryl Luthi holds the role of Laboratory Scientist 1 at Health Department within Philadelphia Idl Operations Staff. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 5 years as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $38,801. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Silje Bergland Drarvik

Laboratory Scientist 1/Health Department

2025 total comp

$33,398

Sub-department: PHL IDL Ops Staff
Base pay: $32,740
Overtime: $658
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,398
Hire date: 2024-11-25
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H12
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Silje Bergland Drarvik holds the role of Laboratory Scientist 1 at Health Department within Philadelphia Idl Operations Staff. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $33,398. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.