Review Vacancy
TitleResearch Scientist 3 (Analytical Chemistry) - 12393
Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $96336 to $121413 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Duties Description The Wadsworth Center, Division of Environmental Health Sciences (DEHS) utilizes advanced instrumentation and generates complex data sets to identify new and emerging chemical threats to public health and to support public health investigations. In addition, the Wadsworth Center operates an internal Clinical Laboratory Information Management System (CLIMS) that is utilized to compile and store information on environmental, cannabis, and clinical samples, schedule testing, serve as a platform to enter test results, upload testing data to external partners, and generate test reports for clients.
A Research Scientist 3 is needed to properly interpret, evaluate, and apply this data, utilizing a high degree of skill in data analytics, data mining, and mathematical modeling. The incumbent will be responsible for developing a data analytics program leveraging advanced mass spectrometer outputs to detect emerging environmental chemical threats that contribute to an individual’s exposome, strengthening public health investigations, and serve as the Deputy CLIMS Coordinator to manage growing chemical testing demands, maintain data reporting, and retain institutional knowledge.
Minimum Qualifications Non-Competitive: bachelor’s degree in Natural Sciences and four years of post-degree professional research experience** in an appropriate field.
**Substitutions: master’s degree in an appropriate field may substitute for one year of experience, and Ph.D. in an appropriate field may substitute for an additional year of experience.
Preferred Qualifications: PhD in a related scientific discipline with publication experience; experience in programming and developing applications in platforms such as Laboratory Information Management Systems; experience in researching and utilizing statistical data mining techniques and machine learning algorithms for the analysis of large datasets produced by modern analytical chemistry instrumentation; experience in computer programming and coding languages (e.g. Python, R, Matlab, LabView, etc.); and experience in processing and interpreting untargeted and targeted analysis data produced by modern analytical techniques such as high-resolution mass spectrometry (HRMS).
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...
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Name Human Resources Management
Email Address resume@health.ny.gov
Address
Street Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza, Room 2217
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/RS3/12393 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, MPP/RS3/12393, 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.