Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleAssistant Research Scientist (Analytical Chemistry) - 14421

Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary Grade14

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

Salary RangeFrom $52198 to $66634 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

"Other" Explanation Hours may vary during budget or other high priority times.<br /> <br />

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Albany

Street Address Wadsworth Center/ Division of Environmental Health Sciences

Empire State Plaza

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12237

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications Non-Competitive: bachelor’s degree in the natural sciences and one year of post-degree professional research experience in an appropriate field. Substitution: 30 graduate hours leading to an advanced degree in an appropriate field may be substituted for the required experience.

Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience in the analysis of bulk environmental and/or plant materials by stereoscopic specimen microscopy; ability to improve current or develop new sampling and analytical methods; strong knowledge of data processing, Microsoft Office, and principles of quantitative analysis; basic knowledge of microscopic imaging; proficiency working in a regulated laboratory environment; and ability to troubleshoot and maintain laboratory instrumentation.

Duties Description An Assistant Research Scientist is needed to support the Wadsworth Center’s Cannabis Reference Laboratory. The Cannabis Reference Laboratory was established to serve the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) and provide scientific expertise to identify and quantitate contaminants that are known or suspected to be hazardous to public health. The Assistant Research Scientist will be responsible for researching and analyzing cannabis samples for filth and foreign material, developing, validating, and implementing a new method, and compiling and communicating the results.

Additional Comments Dependent upon the initial assignment or subsequent reassignment of this position satisfactory background checks will 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.

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...

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.

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

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

Contact Information

Name Human Resources Management Group, NMH/ARS/14421

Telephone 518 486-1812

Fax 518 473-3395

Email Address resume@health.ny.gov

Address

Street RM 2217, Corning Tower, ESP

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 NMH/ARS/14421 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, NMH/ARS/14421, 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. Resumes will be accepted until December 17, 2024.