Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleAssistant Research Scientist (G14) Clinical Genetics 14687OR Research Scientist 1 (G18) Clinical Genetics 14687

Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary Grade18

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

Salary RangeFrom $42833 to $67827 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 Genetics

120 New Scotland Ave

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12201

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications Assistant Research Scientist (G14)- Bachelor’s degree in clinical genetics or a related field and one year of
professional experience in that field. Thirty graduate hours leading to an advanced degree in an appropriate field
may be substituted for the required experience.
Research Scientist 1 (G18) – Bachelor’s degree in clinical genetics or a related field and two years of professional
post degree research experience in the appropriate field; or a master’s degree in clinical genetics or a related field
and one year of post-degree experience in the appropriate field.

Preferred Qualification:The preferred candidate will have work experience or course work in clinical genetics and clinical laboratory testing;
working knowledge of neometric systems and Excel software for entering/editing case reviews; experience with
public health clinical testing, excellent written and communication skills. Previous experience with tandem mass
spectrometry and high-performance liquid chromatograph would be beneficial.

Duties Description The incumbent will have a dual role in the New York State Newborn Screening Program including follow-up
activities and laboratory-based clinical testing activities; performing assays for congenital hypothyroidism,
congenital adrenal hyperplasia, hemoglobinopathies and cystic fibrosis; reviewing and release of laboratory test
data; independent routine communications with newborn screening specialty care centers throughout New York
State to ensure that case referrals are handled appropriately and expeditiously; will manage case reviews and
ensure that critical and borderline screening results are monitored and tracked through case closure. Additionally,
will perform critical laboratory assays using wet-chemical and instrumental methods to identify newborns with
inherited metabolic disorders.

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. Weekend, holiday and overtime may also be required.

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

Contact Information

Name Human Resources Management Group - PM/ARS/ RS1/14687,

Telephone 518-486-1812

Fax 518-473-3395

Email Address resume@health.ny.gov

Address

Street ESP - Corning Tower

Room 2217

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12237

 

Notes on ApplyingSubmit resume, preferably in PDF format, to Human Resources Management Group, PM/ARS/ RS1/14687,
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/ARS/RS1/14687 included in
the subject line. Resumes will be accepted until January 28, 2020.