Review Vacancy
TitleResearch Scientist 2 (Clinical Genetics) - 12004
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $68238 to $86398 Annually
Street Address Wadsworth Center, David Axelrod Institute, Newborn Screening Program
120 New Scotland Ave
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in bioinformatics, genetics or biology and three years of professional post degree research experience in the appropriate field; or a Master’s degree in bioinformatics, genetics or biology and two years of professional post degree research experience in the appropriate field; or a doctorate in the appropriate field.
Preferred Qualifications: Genetics background with clinical counseling experience preferred as well as knowledge of current genetic testing methods. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Duties Description The Research Scientist 2 will support the Newborn Screening Program by relaying test results to clinicians, examining testing algorithms, analyzing data, and performing other duties as assigned, including educating parents impacted by screening. The program screens approximately 250,000 newborn specimens annually for 47 conditions.
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 - PM/RS2/12004
Email Address resume@health.ny.gov
Address
Street Empire State Plaza, Corning Tower
Notes on ApplyingSubmit resume, preferably in PDF format, to Human Resources Management Group, PM/RS2/12004, 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/RS2/12004 included in the subject line. Resumes will be accepted until April 6, 2018.