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AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleResearch Scientist 2 (Virology) - 34078

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade22

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

Salary RangeFrom $82326 to $104230 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 5%

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? Yes

County Albany

Street Address Division of Infectious Diseases/Bloodborne and Parasitic Diseases - Bloodborne Viruses

120 New Scotland Avenue

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12208

Duties Description The Research Scientist 2 (G22) will perform essential public health laboratory duties related to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) testing in infants, children, adolescents, and people of reproductive age, including clinical testing using serological and molecular test methods, development and validation of new laboratory assays, preparing standard operating procedures, participating in surveillance and outbreak investigation activities, reviewing laboratory-developed test applications for the Clinical Laboratory Evaluation Program (CLEP) and other supervisory duties.

Minimum Qualifications Non Competitive: Bachelor’s degree in the natural sciences AND three years of post-degree professional research experience* in an appropriate field.

*Substitutions: master’s degree in an appropriate field may substitute for one year of experience, and Ph.D. in an appropriate field may substitute for an additional year of experience.

Preferred Qualifications: The preferred candidate will have experience working with bloodborne pathogens and handling blood specimens; experience performing molecular testing methods, including sequencing assays, experience preparing standard operating procedures, experience conducting clinical test validation studies; experience using spreadsheets, databases, and sequence analysis programs; excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Additional Comments This position will require the incumbent to meet all Federal requirements for staff who perform clinical testing, including the educational requirements. These requirements can be found here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-42/chapter-IV/subchapter-G/part-493/subpart-M/subject-group-ECFR2640b368593bdb0/section-493.1489. Candidates with foreign degrees are responsible for obtaining degree equivalency report through an approved Civil Service vendor: https://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm.

Dependent upon the initial assignment or subsequent reassignment of this position satisfactory background checks may be required. Additionally, exposure to potentially hazardous substances may be involved with this position; the selected candidate may be required to wear personal protective clothing and equipment and may undergo pre-employment and/or periodic health evaluations and receive specific immunizations.

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

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact by phone 518-486-1812 or email doh.sm.reasonable.accommodation@health.ny.gov to make a request.

NYS Department of Health does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.

For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. 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.

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

Name Human Resources Management Group

Telephone 518-485-1812

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/RS2/34078 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, MPP/RS2/34078, 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.