Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleAssistant Research Scientist (Analytical Chemistry) - 12553

Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary Grade14

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

Salary RangeFrom $53764 to $68630 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

Duties Description The Wadsworth Center’s Division of Environmental Health Science’s operates a centralized sample accessioning laboratory unit that is responsible for the receipt, logging, and distribution of over 3000 environmental and clinical samples received by the Division for public health testing annually. This unit is also responsible for the coordination of sampling schedules and events, communications with sample submitters, and the development and maintenance of procedures and records used to support these activities.

Minimum Qualifications Non-Competitive: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Natural Sciences and one year 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: Degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Microbiology, Public Health, or a related scientific field; prior experience in verifying sample integrity, including proper labeling, preservation, temperature control, container type, and holding times in accordance with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) methods and TNI/NELAP standards; knowledge of laboratory safety standards, chemical hygiene plans, and hazardous waste handling procedures; experience in verifying and calibrating laboratory support equipment in accordance with established standard operating procedures (SOPs); and demonstrated strong organizational skills with the ability to manage high volumes of samples while maintaining and adhering to laboratory SOPs for the receipt, handling, and storage of environmental and clinical samples.

Additional Comments 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.

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

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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.

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How to Apply

Name Human Resources Management Group

Telephone 518 486-1812

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/ARS/12553 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, MPP/ARS/12553, 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.