Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleResearch Scientist 4 (Clinical Genetics) - 14645

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade27

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

Salary RangeFrom $106898 to $131665 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 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Albany

Street Address Wadsworth Center/Division of Genetics/Newborn Screening Program

120 New Scotland Ave

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12208

Job Specifics

Duties Description The Research Scientist 4 will provide programmatic oversight of the administration and operation of the Newborn Screening Program’s Molecular and Research Laboratories. This incumbent will ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, onboard new assays to detect conditions in newborns, and develop plans for continuous quality improvement based on data and program priorities. Responsibilities include ensuring accurate result reporting; implementing screening for new conditions (test development, and validation); exploring new testing technologies; seeking extramural funding; and authoring manuscripts.

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a Natural Science and five years of professional post-degree research experience in the appropriate field; or a Master's Degree and four years of such experience; or a doctorate in the appropriate field and two years of such experience.

Preferred Qualifications: Doctoral degree in Human Genetics/Genomics, Genetic Epidemiology or related field. American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ABMGG) Board certified, or, eligible in Laboratory Genetics and Genomics or holder of a NYS Certificate of Qualification in Genetic Testing is preferred. Experience in clinical genetic testing, newborn screening, gene variant classification, laboratory management, and grant management is also preferred.

Additional Comments This position will require the incumbent 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.

Dependent upon the initial assignment or subsequent reassignment of this position satisfactory background checks may be required. 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. Work hours may be variable. Some travel may be required.

This position may require travel throughout New York State including overnights to areas not served by public transportation.

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

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How to Apply

Name Human Resources Management; MPP/RS4/14645

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 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/RS4/14645 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, MPP/RS4/14645, 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 June 22, 2025.