Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyMental Health, Office of

TitleResearch Scientist 3, Nathan Kline Research Institute, Emotional Brain Institute, P27141

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade25

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

Salary RangeFrom $96336 to $121413 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 6 AM

To 6 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Rockland

Street Address Nathan Kline Research Institute

140 Old Orangeburg Road

City Orangeburg

StateNY

Zip Code10962

Job Specifics

Duties Description The Nathan S. Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research (NKI) is a dedicated research facility of the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) located on the grounds of Rockland Psychiatric Center in Orangeburg, NY. NKI is affiliated with the New York University Langone Medical Center (NYULMC), located in midtown Manhattan. Applications are currently being invited for a full-time Research Scientist 3 position within NKI’s Emotional Brain Institute (EBI).

The candidate is expected to independently maintain the colonies of EBI’s laboratories and supervise transgenic line breeding, genotyping, early-life manipulations, behavioral testing preparation, post-surgical supervision and animal purchasing/shipping. The candidate should also independently maintain compliance with all institutional, federal, and state regulations regarding animal care and use, including IACUC protocols and documentation.

Minimum Qualifications Minimum: bachelor’s degree and four years of professional research experience** in an appropriate field.

Preferred: The candidate will hold a doctoral degree (Ph.D.) and have a strong background in mouse genetics, transgenic colony maintenance, behavioral testing, stereotaxic surgeries, and chemo-/optogenetics. We are seeking someone capable of independently managing the rodent colonies that support the department’s laboratories.

The department consists of eight research groups: six working with mice and two with both mice and rats. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience managing and genotyping mutant mouse colonies, as well as a strong understanding of Cre-loxP mouse line crossings. Experience in rodent stereotaxic surgery and post-operative care is essential, along with expertise in handling rodents used in behavioral experiments and performing early-life manipulations. The selected candidate should also have proficiency in the compliance regulations regarding animal use and care.

Additional Comments All OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including:
• NYS medical, dental, & vision insurance
• Access to tuition assistance programs
• Excellent opportunities for advancement & professional growth
• Paid time off – 13 paid vacation days in the first year, 5 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays, & paid sick leave
• NYS Retirement programs

Background checks will be required.

This position is eligible for a downstate adjustment of $4,000.

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

How to Apply

Name Andrea Smith

Telephone

Fax 845-398-5418

Email Address employment@nki.rfmh.org

Address

Street Nathan Kline Research Institute

140 Old Orangeburg Road

City Orangeburg

State NY

Zip Code 10962

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease indicate the Title, Vacancy ID # and Location of the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email or fax. Please complete the Office of Mental Health Employment Application and submit it along with your resume and other application materials via fax, mail or the Human Resources email address noted above.

https://omh.ny.gov/omhweb/employment/docs/employment-application.pdf

The Mission of the New York State Office of Mental Health is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a focus on providing hope and supporting recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply. OMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities. To this end, OMH is focused on implementing activities and initiatives to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for underserved populations. A critical component of these efforts is ensuring OMH is a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees' unique attributes and skills are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency. OMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.