Position Information

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AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for

TitleResearch Scientist 1 - Specialty Clinical Laboratories

Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary Grade18

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

Salary RangeFrom $70951 to $89138 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Richmond

Street Address 1050 Forest Hill Road

City Staten Island

StateNY

Zip Code10314

Job Specifics

Duties Description POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Human Genetics Department and Specialty Clinical Laboratories (SCL) at IBR work in collaboration to complete laboratory testing both for clinical purposes and to support the research protocols in place within the Human Genetics laboratories at IBR. We are seeking to fill a Research Scientist 1 position, where the incumbent will support the program and staff of our Human Genetics (HG) Department including the Specialty Clinical Laboratories (SCL), working in conjunction with each other and with the developing Genomics Core Facility. The individual will be supervised by the Research Group Head of the department/laboratory.

This position involves completing procedures needed for testing protocols, basic laboratory procedures, data entry, billing and compilation/tracking, assisting with cataloging and maintaining all records as per the regulatory requirements; supporting supervisor in scheduling Competency and Proficiency testing programs; and scheduling periodic and as needed maintenance on instrumentation/equipment. Staff will address the administrative/programmatic needs of the department/laboratory, handle technical/programmatic duties in the laboratory and participate in the implementation of programs and services that address the diagnostic needs of our patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Ensure compliance with CLIA, CMS, and NYS DOH CLEP requirements, including maintenance of laboratory permits, inspection readiness, deficiency tracking, and corrective action documentation. Coordinate Quality Management System (QMS) activities including SOP control, document versioning, deviation tracking, and continuous audit preparedness. Serve as the primary administrative liaison to the Laboratory Director for regulatory compliance, personnel documentation, training records, and inspection coordination. Support early-stage development of the Genomics Core Facility by assisting with administrative infrastructure, documentation frameworks, regulatory alignment, and coordination of new genomic workflows as they are established.

Primary Responsibilities for the Research Scientist 1 position in the Human Genetics/Specialty Clinical Laboratory (SCL) Division include but are not limited to:

• individual will contribute appropriately to the implementation of new protocols and the ongoing monitoring and evaluation of existing and newly developed protocols.
• Attend to obligations including but not limited to (e.g. Department Of Health (DOH) audits for example, HIPAA, IRB (Institutional Review Board) protocols)
• Provide administrative support to departments to promote the planning, development, implementation, monitoring and ongoing evaluation of programs and services that are in place in this department/research group/laboratories. Support the needs of the SCL both programmatically (basic laboratory preparation testing procedures) and administratively (data entry, billing).
• Liaison with clinical staff to obtain, process and "send out" obtained clinical specimens (centrifuge, packaging, pickups, internal delivery). Ensure completion/delivery of specimen.
• Work with Human Genetics Department/SCL staff to obtain, enter and disseminate patient test results, ensure receipt by the indicated individual/referral source
• Be responsible for maintaining comprehensive patient database/billing interface with outside entity to ensure accurate data entry and subsequent billing for patient laboratory services
• Monitor and follow up with billing company, referral sources, individuals (private pay) to ensure billing process is completed and payment received
• Work with Laboratory Director to ensure timely preparation for scheduled and anticipated evaluations by outside auditing agencies (Department of Health, Institutional Review Board).
• Work with all lab employees to ensure licensing and all DOH requirements current and always prepared for audit/review. Support supervisor in completion of competency and proficiency testing programs.
• Be responsible for maintenance of all indicated procedure manuals, ensuring up to date and always ready for audit/review
• Be responsible to liaison with outside entities to complete equipment/instrumentation maintenance and repair.
• Provide administrative support to Human Genetics/SCL departments, addressing issues related to time and attendance, supply ordering, work orders and other day to say systems operation details.
• Support onboarding of new laboratory and research staff.
• Participate in facilitating administrative and programmatic needs of laboratory (TIMES, SLMS completion, Performance Evaluations)
• Support IBR Administrative staff and department/lab administration as programmatic goals are developed and implemented. Contribute to the development, implementation and monitoring indicated for each program.

NYS OPWDD IBR provides a professional setting in a world-renowned research facility located on Staten Island, NY, on a wooded, suburban campus with free off-street parking. The compensation package includes New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) insurance, a generous sick leave and vacation package, vesting in the NYS pension fund, and a deferred compensation plan. Union benefits include tuition reimbursement and dental and optical coverage.

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Minimum Qualifications Non-Competitive:

Bachelor’s degree and two years of professional research experience** in an appropriate field.

Additional Comments • Please note that starting salary for this title reflects the Downstate adjustment. Posted Hiring Salary includes the sum of the statutory hiring rate for PS&T Grade 18 ($66,951) and Downstate adjustment ($4,000). Downstate adjustment is added to the job rate ($85,138).

• The assignment of PS&T employees will be made in accordance with any agreed upon Memorandum of Understanding between PEF and the local DDSO regarding the posting of job vacancies.

• Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume.

• All OPWDD employees must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Continued employment will depend on maintaining eligibility.

• If you are employed by state government you may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments have been made under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer. For more information on PSLF, please visit www.studentAid.gov/publicservice.

• Employees on long term leave can bid on positions but must be able to report to work within fourteen (14) days and be able to perform the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodation (RA).

• If an employee or job applicant believes that they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the Reasonable Accommodation Unit at (518) 486-7222 or email accommodationrequests@opwdd.ny.gov to obtain information and RA forms.

• Savings programs such as the U.S. Savings Bond and the College Savings Plan.

• Voluntary pre-tax savings programs such as Health Care Spending Account and the Dependent Care Advantage Account offer employees options to pay for uncovered health care expenses or dependent care expenses.

• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) an assessment and referral service that connects employees with local service providers and support services to address their personal needs.

• Life insurance and Disability insurance.

• The New York State Deferred Compensation Plan is a voluntary retirement plan that offers employees the option to invest a part of their salaries for retirement on a tax-deferred basis.

• Paid Holidays and Leave:
° Thirteen (13) paid holidays each year.
° Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave initially.
° Five (5) days paid personal leave each year.
° Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave each year (PEF/CSEA), which may carry over from year to year.
° Up to three (3) days professional leave each year to participate in professional development events.

• Health Care Coverage:
Employees and their eligible dependents can choose from a variety of affordable health insurance programs. Employees are provided family dental and vision plans at no extra cost.

• Paid Parental Leave:
Paid Parental Leave allows eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of paid leave at full pay for each qualifying event. A qualifying event is defined as the birth of a child or placement of a child for adoption or foster care.

• Retirement Program:
Participate in The NYS Employees’ Retirement System (ERS), which is recognized as one of the best-managed and best-funded public retirement systems in the nation.

• Professional Development and Education and Training:
NYS offers training programs and tuition assistance to eligible employees to maintain and increase their professional skills and prepare them for promotional opportunities. For more information, please visit https://oer.ny.gov/training-and-professional-development.

• Additionally, the Public Service Workshops Program (PSWP) offers certain professional training opportunities for PEF represented and M/C designated employees that may grant continuing education credits towards maintaining professional licensure. For more information, please visit https://oer.ny.gov/public-service-workshops-program-pswp.

• OPWDD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to creating and sustaining a culture of inclusion. We believe that we are most effective in managing and improving our service system with a diverse team of employees. With such a large workforce, we rely on the collective individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, self-expression, ideas and talent that our employees bring to their work. This speaks to our culture and is a key part of our successes. As we continuously recruit people for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that applicants bring in terms of their education, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.

***All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.***

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

How to Apply

Name Staten Island DDSO Human Resources

Telephone 7189835433

Fax 7189835216

Email Address StatenIsland.Careers@opwdd.ny.gov

Address

Street 1150 Forest Hill Road

Building 46

City Staten Island

State NY

Zip Code 10314

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease email your resume to StatenIsland.Careers@opwdd.ny.gov and reference vacancy ID in your email.