Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleLaboratory Equipment Designer (Electronics) - 11321

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary Grade17

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

Salary RangeFrom $63361 to $80655 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 10%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 7:30 AM

To 3:30 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, Facilities Management

Empire State Plaza, Biggs Laboratory

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12237

Job Specifics

Duties Description The Laboratory Equipment Designer (Electronics) will be responsible for the repair and maintenance of laboratory equipment across the Wadsworth Center’s four sites, as well as related electronic systems. Responsibilities include modifying laboratory equipment, performing necessary repairs and calibrations, and procuring replacement parts, supplies, and services from vendors or manufacturers. The incumbent will collaborate with scientists to ensure that equipment design and modifications align with experimental requirements. Additionally, they will coordinate with program staff to assemble and maintain repair orders, purchase requests, inspection records, and certification documentation.

Minimum Qualifications Non-competitive: High School diploma and two years of experience in the construction, design, operation, and repair of special machines, tools, and/or equipment fabricated for laboratory use.

Preferred Qualifications: The preferred candidate will have experience working with specialized equipment commonly found in health-related and laboratory environments. They should be proficient in evaluating, modifying, designing, fabricating, operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining electromechanical laboratory devices and equipment. The candidate must be able to independently research and resolve equipment malfunctions and failures. Strong computer skills are essential, with familiarity in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe products.

Additional Comments Since exposure to potentially hazardous substances may be involved in these positions, the candidate who accepts the position may be required to wear personal protective equipment.
Because this position requires travel between sites, the selected candidate must hold and maintain a valid, unrestricted NYS driver's license.

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.

This position may require travel throughout New York State including overnights to areas not served by public transportation.

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

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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/LED/11321

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/LED/11321 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, MPP/LED/11321, 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.