StateJobsNY

NY HELPNo

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleAssistant Research Scientist OR Research Scientist 1 (Molecular Biology) 14622

Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary Grade18

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

Salary RangeFrom $45455 to $71980 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address Wadsworth Center, David Axelrod Institute

120 New Scotland Avenue

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12208

Minimum Qualifications G14- Bachelor’s degree in biological or physical sciences, and one year of post-degree professional experience in the appropriate field. Thirty graduate hours leading to an advanced degree in an appropriate field may be substituted for the required experience.

G18 - Bachelor’s degree in biological or physical sciences and two years of post-degree professional experience in the appropriate field; or a Master’s degree in biological or physical sciences and one year of professional post degree research experience in the appropriate field; or a doctorate in the appropriate field.

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with DNA/RNA purification, DNA amplification, DNA sequencing including next-generation sequencing. Experience developing and documenting laboratory procedures and familiarity with quality control standards for diagnostic laboratories. Degree in medical technology and experience/ability to work in a routine clinical testing environment.

Duties Description The incumbent will participate in all aspects of DNA and RNA next-generation sequencing for molecular diagnostic and research application, including amplicon-based sequencing for newborn screening, and whole-genome sequencing of bacteria, viruses, and other microbial organisms in the Advanced Genomic Technologies Cluster laboratories. Responsibilities include DNA/RNA purification, library preparation, quality control, operation and maintenance of sequencing and other laboratory equipment, monitoring of sequencing data quality and communication of results to diagnostic laboratory staff. Additionally, the Research Scientist, will participate in studies to implement next-generation sequencing in new diagnostic tests or in the development or evaluation of novel methods.

Additional Comments Permanent, non-competitive, fulltime. Since exposure to potentially hazardous substances may be involved with this position, the selected candidate will be required to wear personal protective clothing and equipment and may undergo pre-employment and/or periodic health evaluations and receive specific immunizations. In addition, dependent upon the initial assignment or subsequent reassignment of this position satisfactory background checks may also be required.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Human Resources Management Group, PM/ARS-RS1/14622

Telephone 518-486-1812

Fax 518-473-3395

Email Address resume@health.ny.gov

Address

Street RM 2217, Corning Tower Building, ESP

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12237

Notes on ApplyingSubmit cover letter and resume, preferably in PDF format, to Human Resources Management Group, PM/ARS-RS1/14622, Room 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, New York 12237- 0012, or fax to (518)473-3395, or by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference Code PM/ARS-RS1/14622 included in the subject line. Failure to include the required information in the subject line of your email or fax may result in your resume not being considered for this position. Resumes will be accepted until May 31, 2019