StateJobsNY

NY HELPNo

AgencyOffice of Cannabis Management

TitleResearch Scientist 1 (Microbiology) - VID 131608

Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary Grade18

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

Salary RangeFrom $61270 to $77912 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 20%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.50

Workday

From 8 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address 1220 Washington Avenue, Building 9

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12226

Minimum Qualifications Non-Competitive: bachelor's degree and two years of professional research experience in an appropriate field.

Substitution: master's degree in an appropriate field may substitute for one year of the experience.

Preferred Qualifications:
The preferred candidates will have strong microbiology skills; including, but not limited to plating, subculturing, media preparation, colony counting, and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) analysis.

Duties Description Reporting to a Research Scientist 3, the incumbent of this position will work on review of laboratory microbiology methods, evaluate microbiology data submitted by laboratories, and research trends
in microorganisms typically found in cannabis products.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Perform quality assurance activities assigned by the Office of Cannabis Management team.
• Develop microbiology standards, policies, and procedures for quality and product safety.
• Conduct research on best practices to test cannabis for microorganisms.
• Conduct research and make recommendations on statewide cannabis policy on a legislative level, as well as across entity types on matters related to product safety.
• Collaborate with staff with the review of documentation related to microbiology discrepancies.
• Compile data from multiple sources and prepare quality assurance metrics for presentation to Unit Director, Management, and the Executive Team.
• Formulate and develop quality guidelines, policies, and procedures and develop alternatives/strategies for programs on a statewide level.
• Report quality issues, and trends to management in a timely manner.

Additional Comments Driver's License is required.

NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to the agency’s Telecommuting Program Guidelines.

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

Name Human Resources/CC

Telephone 5184735282

Fax 518-486-1631

Email Address HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Office of General Services, HRM

31st Floor Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12242

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit a cover letter and/or resume detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications. Indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID number of each position you are applying to.