Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 10/18/16
Applications Due: 10/28/16
Vacancy ID: 33824
Position Information
NY HELPNo
AgencyMental Health, Office of
TitleResearch Scientist 2, Nathan Kline Research Institute - Dementia Center, P16598
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Salary Grade22
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $65588 to $65588 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 12 AM
To 11:30 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
Location
County Rockland
Street Address Nathan Kline Research Institute – Dementia Center
140 Orangeburg Road
City Orangeburg
StateNY
Zip Code10962
Job Specifics
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree and three years of professional research experience in the appropriate field; or a Master’s Degree in the appropriate field and two years of such experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
The ideal candidate will exceed the minimum requirement of professional research experience and have extensive hands-on experience in all aspects of confocal microscopy, general microscopy, microscopy maintenance, sample preparation (cultured cells, tissues, etc) and post-acquisition morphometric analysis of images, animal behavior, demonstrated training in the proper use and disposal of radioactive materials and general lab management of shared equipment.
Duties Description • Management of microscopy facilities and maintenance of light
and confocal microscopes.
• Development of new imaging applications and protocols for
general use by investigators to facilitate optimal use of CDR
resources.
• Provide direction on the use of radioactive materials in
accordance with applicable licensure requirements.
• Instruction on basic and advanced uses of microscopes and
post-imaging handling and storage of data.
• Oversight of departmental instrumentation, including tissue
processing, film development, animal behavior and supervision
of users and use schedules, and interface with vendors/ support
individuals in the CDR and other NKI departments.
• General assistance to the Division Head in the management of
operations and initiatives that enhance the well-being and
productivity of investigators
Additional Comments Background Investigation Requirements:
Prospective appointees will be: 1) Checked against the Staff Exclusion List (SEL) maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs. Prospective employees whose names appear on the SEL as having been found responsible for serious or repeated acts of abuse or neglect will be barred from appointment and may have their names removed from the eligible list(s) for the title(s) if applicable. 2) Investigated through a Criminal Background Check (CBC), which includes State and federal Criminal History Record Checks. All convictions must be reported; conviction of a felony or misdemeanor, or any falsified or omitted information on the prospective appointee’s employment application, may bar appointment or result in removal after appointment. Each case will be determined on its own merits, consistent with the applicable provisions of State and federal laws, rules, and regulations. Prospective employees will be fingerprinted in order to obtain a record of their criminal history information, and may be required to pay any necessary fees. 3) Screened against the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR). Prospective employees may be required to pay any necessary fees.
Additional Comments:
This position is eligible for a Downstate Adjustment of $3,026.
OMH is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Contact Information
Name Human Resources
Telephone
Fax 845-398-5418
Email Address employment@nki.rfmh.org
Address
Street Nathan Kline Research Institute
140 Old Orangeburg Road
City Orangeburg
State NY
Zip Code 10962
Notes on ApplyingInterested applicants should forward their applications/CVs to the NYS Human Resources Office, 140 Old Orangeburg Road, Orangeburg, New York 10962. We are an “Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer.”
Indicate the Title and Location of the position you are applying for. Please include your e-mail address on your application/resume. Please complete the Office of Mental Health Employment Application and submit it with your other application materials:
http://www.omh.ny.gov/omhweb/employment/docs/employment-application.pdf
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