Review Vacancy
TitleResearch Scientist 1 Analytical Chemistry
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $55494 to $70566 Annually
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree chemistry or a related field and two years of post-degree professional research experience; or a master’s degree in chemistry and one year of post-degree professional experience.
Preferred Qualifications: An individual meeting or exceeding minimum qualifications with professional experience in analytical chemistry that includes the use of gas chromatography, liquid chromatography, and mass spectrometry in the analysis of organic compounds. Experience in quantitative trace analysis is desirable.
Duties Description Perform quantitative analysis for organic compounds in a variety of different sample types. These analyses may be for the determination of trace contaminants in medical marijuana products that are distributed throughout the state as authorized under the New York State Compassionate Care Act, and/or for organic compounds including pesticides, herbicides and other contaminants in samples from NYS municipal water systems. The incumbent will also be responsible for method validations, QA/QC, assisting in the writing and reviewing of SOPs, analysis of proficiency test samples, and other related duties.
Additional Comments Permanent, non-competitive, fulltime. 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 reassignment 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 - 12231
Email Address resume@health.ny.gov
Address
Street Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza
Notes on ApplyingSubmit resume, preferably in PDF format, to Human Resources Management Group, PM/RS1/12231, Room 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, New York 12237-0012, or by email to resume@health.ny.gov, or by fax to (518) 473-3395 with the Reference Code PM/RS1/12231 included in the subject line. Resumes will be accepted until March 23, 2018.