Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleResearch Scientist 3 Virology – G25 11850 Or Research Scientist 4 Virology– G27 11850

Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary Grade27

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

Salary RangeFrom $81446 to $111316 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 8:30 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Albany

Street Address Wadsworth Center, David Axelrod Institute, Division of Infectious Diseases

120 New Scotland Avenue

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12201

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications G25- Bachelor’s degree in Virology or a related field and four years of post- degree professional research experience in the appropriate field; OR a master’s degree in Virology or a related field and three years of post-degree professional research experience in that field; or a doctorate and one year of such experience.
G27 - Bachelor’s degree in in Virology and five years of post-degree professional research experience in the appropriate field OR a master’s degree in Virology and four years of post-degree professional research experience in that field; or a doctorate in the appropriate field and 2 years of such experience.

Preferred Qualifications: Candidates will have a doctoral degree and a minimum of four years postdoctoral experience, preferably in a clinical or public health virology laboratory, with a strong interest in developing novel technologies and applied research. Board certification (or eligible) in medical microbiology (ABMM), American Board of Bioanalysis (ABB), or the Association of Public Health Laboratories Public Health Microbiology Certification (PHLD) is strongly preferred.

Duties Description The incumbent will provide leadership for staff performing reference laboratory testing services, outbreak investigations, surveillance and research for a variety of viral agents, including those causing respiratory, gastroenteric and exanthematous diseases. Work will include virus identification and characterization with advanced molecular methods as well as culture and isolation to produce virus stocks. Will work closely with the Laboratory Chief of Viral Diseases and the Division of Epidemiology to provide laboratory support for outbreak investigations and participate in CDC sponsored programs. The pursuit of applied research activities is a major emphasis and there are ample opportunities for collaborative efforts with other programs.

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. Work hours may be variable. Some travel may be required.

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

Contact Information

Name Human Resources Management Group, PM/ RS3/RS4/11850,

Telephone 518-486-1812

Fax 518-473-3395

Email Address resume@health.ny.gov

Address

Street Rm 2217,Corning Tower Building

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12237

 

Notes on ApplyingSubmit resume, preferably in PDF format, to Human Resources Management Group, PM/ RS3/RS4/11850, Room 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, New York 12237-0012, or by email to resume@health.ny.gov, or by fax to (518) 473-3395 with the Reference Code PM/RS3/RS4/11850 included in the subject line. Resumes will be accepted until January 28, 2020.