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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 09/16/16

Applications Due10/20/16

Vacancy ID33062

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleResearch Scientist 5 (Molecular Biology) - 11521

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade31

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

Salary RangeFrom $104570 to $127297 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.50

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address Wadsworth Center, David Axelrod Institute

Center for Medical Sciences, 120 New Scotland Avenue

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12208

Minimum Qualifications Doctorate degree in biology, chemistry or a closely related field and three years of professional experience in clinical or public health diagnostics; or a Master’s Degree and five years of such experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Extensive background in all aspects of molecular diagnostics and practical experience in the development and implementation of advanced molecular diagnostic methods, especially next generation sequencing, with an emphasis on infectious diseases. Excellent communication skills and a strong publication record. Evidence of active management or participation in laboratory quality systems and/or holding or meeting qualifications for a NY State Certificate of Qualification as a clinical laboratory director in an appropriate category(s) are also desirable.

Duties Description The incumbent will take an active leadership role in the Wadsworth’s Center for Public Health Genomics where he or she will develop and implement advanced molecular diagnostic methods with an initial emphasis on the application of next generation sequencing in infectious disease testing, and will direct the molecular genetics core facilities. The incumbent will engage in active scientific collaborations with principal investigators and program directors at the Center, and forge partnerships with public and private entities.

Additional Comments Permanent, non-competitive, full-time. 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, and may undergo pre-employment and/or periodic health evaluations and receive specific immunizations. In addition, dependent upon the initial assignment or subsequent re-assignment of this position, satisfactory background checks may also be required.

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

Name Human Resources Management Group, PM/RS5/11521

Telephone 518-486-1812

Fax 518-473-3395

Email Address resume@health.ny.gov

Address

Street 2217 Corning Tower Building

Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12237

 

Notes on ApplyingSubmit resume, preferably in PDF format, to Human Resources Management Group, PM/RS5/11521, Room 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, New York 12237-0012, or by fax to (518) 473-3395, or by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with the Reference Code PM/RS2/11521 included in the subject line. *Failure to include the required information in the subject line of your email or fax may result in your resume not being considered for this position. Resumes will be accepted until October 20, 2016.

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