Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleResearch Scientist 2 (Epidemiology) - 14599

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade22

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

Salary RangeFrom $79928 to $101197 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 10%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Albany

Street Address Division of Genetics/ Newborn Screening

120 New Scotland Ave

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12208

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Biology, Public Health, Epidemiology, Infection Control, Statistics/Biostatistics, Biomedical Science, Environmental Health, Environmental Science, or a related degree AND three years of post-degree professional research experience in an appropriate field, or a Master's degree in the appropriate field and two years of such experience; or a doctorate in the appropriate field.

Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of genetics and understanding of clinical testing at the bench level. Experience with databases, SQL and laboratory information management systems. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Duties Description Under the direction of a Research Scientist 6, the incumbent will provide oversight, critical analysis and research of Newborn Screening (NBS) testing algorithms and laboratory data to ensure the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) is operating accurately and efficiently. Activities will include improving screening algorithms, optimizing methodologies and developing new testing algorithms based on data analytics. The incumbent will also manage the transmission, receipt, and processing of hospital-provided infant demographic data, along with the development and implementation of the next phase of HL7 messaging, with the end goal of quality improvement and reduced turn-around-times.

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. Work hours may be variable. Some travel may be required.

This position may require travel throughout New York State including overnights to areas not served by public transportation.

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...

For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.

The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htm

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Contact Information

Name Human Resources Management Group, MPP/RS2/14599

Telephone 518-486-1812

Fax 518-473-3395

Email Address resume@health.ny.gov

Address

Street Rm 2217,Corning Tower Building

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12237

 

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/RS2/14599 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, MPP/RS2/14599, 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. Resumes will be accepted until November 14, 2024.