Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleResearch Scientist 4 (Industrial Hygiene) - 14300

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade27

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $106898 to $131665 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Albany

Street Address Wadsworth Center/ Division of Laboratory Operations, Safety Office

Empire State Plaza, Biggs Laboratory

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12237

Job Specifics

Duties Description The incumbent will assist the Wadsworth Center Safety Director in managing and overseeing programs and policies aimed at minimizing safety, health, environmental, and regulatory risks to the Wadsworth Center community, and serve as the Radiation Safety Officer responsible for maintaining and ensuring compliance with the Center's radioactive materials license. The Safety Office program encompasses chemical safety, biosafety, fire/life safety, radiation safety, environmental programs, as well as general safety oversight across the Center. Responsibilities will include activities such as conducting laboratory safety inspections; investigating and examining the workplace for hazards and potential risk and working with staff to mitigate workplace hazards; performing accident and incident investigation; providing laboratory safety support and technical consultation and assist staff with promoting compliance with regulatory standards; collaborating with internal groups and outside agencies to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and safety initiatives; performing risk assessments and guiding associated improvements in performance and hazard control activities; developing and delivering professional training and education in key program areas; supporting safety program activities focused on biosafety, chemical safety, radiation safety, hazardous waste compliance, occupational health and safety, and environmental compliance as requested, responding to hazardous material spills, gas leaks, and other indoor air quality issues; participate on institutional safety committees as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Non-Competitive: Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, physics, engineering, or mathematics AND five years of post- degree professional research experience* in an appropriate field.

*Substitutions: Master’s degree in an appropriate field may substitute for one year of experience, and Ph.D. in an appropriate field may substitute for an additional year of experience.

Preferred Qualifications: A minimum of three years of experience serving as a Radiation Safety Officer in a laboratory setting is preferred. Experience managing other safety and environmental compliance programs in a laboratory setting, including fire safety, chemical hygiene, controlled substances, hazardous waste management, environmental audits, and regulatory reporting is also preferred. Preferred candidate should also be detail oriented, with computer literacy in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Responsibilities will require the candidate to have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal; excellent organizational skills and the ability to set priorities, work with diplomacy and efficiency in a pressured environment; and the capability to carry out activities independently.

Additional Comments Dependent upon the initial assignment or subsequent reassignment of this position satisfactory background checks may be required. Additionally, exposure to potentially hazardous substances may be involved with this position; the selected candidate may be required to wear personal protective clothing and equipment and may undergo pre-employment and/or periodic health evaluations and receive specific immunizations.

When reviewing qualifications, omissions and vagueness cannot be interpreted in the candidate’s favor. Candidates are responsible for providing accurate and clear descriptions of their experience demonstrating how they meet the minimum qualifications.

We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:

• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
• Shift & Geographic pay differentials
• Affordable Health Care options
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
• And many more...

The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htm

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact by phone 518-486-1812 or email doh.sm.Reasonable.Accommodation@health.ny.gov to make a request.

The NYS Department of Health does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.

For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate of the position (beginning of the salary range). Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations, and negotiated union contracts.

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How to Apply

Name Human Resources Management Group, MPP/RS24/14300

Telephone 518 486-1812

Fax 518 473-3395

Email Address resume@health.ny.gov

Address

Street Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza, Room 2217

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12237

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference MPP/RS4/14300 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, MPP/RS4/14300, Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237-0012, or by fax to (518) 473-3395. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.