StateJobsNY

NY HELPNo

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleResearch Scientist 1 OR Research Scientist 2 (Microbiology) - 43046

Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary Grade22

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

Salary RangeFrom $56604 to $88124 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 10%

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

County Albany

Street Address Wadsworth Center, David Axelrod Institute

120 New Scotland Avenue

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12208

Minimum Qualifications G18- Bachelor’s degree in one of the natural sciences or a related field and two years of professional research experience in the appropriate field; OR a master’s degree in one of the natural sciences or an appropriate field and one year of such experience; or a doctorate in an appropriate field.

G22 - Bachelor’s degree in one of the natural sciences or a related field and three years of professional research experience in an appropriate field OR a master’s degree in one of the natural sciences or an appropriate field and two years of such experience; or a doctorate in an appropriate field.

Preferred Qualifications:
Clinical parasitology and next generation sequencing experience. Familiarity with bioinformatics, assay validation and molecular diagnostics including DNA extraction, real-time PCR, targeted next generation sequencing as well as microscopy, cloning and tissue culture.

Duties Description The incumbent will perform clinical testing in the Wadsworth Center’s Parasitilogy Laboratory. Duties will include testing for surveillance, outbreak investigation, special disease, emerging pathogen detection, reference testing, development and investigation of new testing methodologies and the investigation of parasitic infections and their associated pathogenesis and disease. The incumbent will also organize samples and data, develop and prepare control materials, analyze data, and communicate with submitting laboratories and collaborators.

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.

Name Human Resources Management Group, PM/RS-1-RS2/43046

Telephone 518-486-1812

Fax 518-473-3395

Email Address resume@health.ny.gov

Address

Street Room 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza,

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12237

Notes on ApplyingSubmit cover letter and resume, preferably in PDF format, to Human Resources Management Group, PM/RS1-RS2/43046, Room 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, New York 12237- 0012, or fax to (518)473-3395, or by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference Code PM/RS1-RS2/43046 included in the subject line. Failure to include the required information in the subject line of your email or fax may result in your resume not being considered for this position. Resumes will be accepted until July 10, 2019.