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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 01/15/16

Applications Due04/15/16

Vacancy ID27045

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleResearch Scientist 2 (Microbiology) - 12536

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade22

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

Salary RangeFrom $64302 to $81415 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

Biggs Laboratory, Empire State Plaza

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12201

Minimum Qualifications G22 -Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences or a related field and three years of professional post degree research experience in the appropriate field; or a Master’s degree in biological sciences or a related field and two years of post-degree experience in the appropriate field; or a doctorate in the appropriate field.

Preferred Qualifications:
Strong background in aquatic microbiology and molecular biology. Experience performing and analyzing TaqMan-based real time-PCR and/or digital PCR assays; experience with microscopical identification and isolation of cyanobacteria is highly desired; as well as excellent communication and organizational skills.

Duties Description The incumbent will be responsible for performing, analyzing and documenting results of molecular-based assays for detecting microorganisms in environmental samples. Analyses include end-point PCR, RT-PCR and/or ddPCR for the detection of toxic cyanobacteria, pathogenic molds, or species-specific indicators fecal pollution. The Research Scientist 2 will be responsible for maintenance of the cyanobacterial and anaerobic culture collections and assisting in programmatic functions, including ordering and tracking of materials and supplies and performing routine quality assurance procedures.

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.

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Name Human Resources Management Group, PM/RS2/12536

Telephone 518-486-1812

Fax 518-473-3395

Email Address resume@health.ny.gov

Address

Street Room 2217, Corning Tower Building

Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12237

 

Notes on ApplyingSubmit resume to Human Resources Management Group, PM/RS2/12536 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/RS2/12536 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 the position is filled.

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