Review Vacancy
TitleAssistant Research Scientist/Research Scientist 1 (Toxic Substances) - 17297
Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $44564 to $70566 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Minimum Qualifications Grade 14 - Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Health or Science, Toxicology, Pharmacology or another closely related field and at least one year of applied experience in an area related to human health risk assessment. Thirty graduate hours leading to an advanced degree in an appropriate field may be substituted for the required experience.
Grade 18 - Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Health or Science, Toxicology, Pharmacology or another closely related field and at least two years of professional applied research experience in an area related to human health risk assessment or a Master’s degree in the above fields and one year of professional applied research experience in an area related to human health risk assessment.
Preferred Qualifications:
The preferred candidate will have demonstrated ability to critically evaluate and interpret scientific studies and data; experience in conducting multi-media human health risk assessments; and knowledge of environmental contaminants and their public health implications. Preference will be given to candidates with excellent written and oral communication skills for both technical and general audiences; strong data management and analysis skills; good organizational skills; and experience with PC software.
Duties Description The incumbent will participate in evaluating public health risks from exposure to contaminants in environmental media (water, air, and soil, with an emphasis on drinking water) and in food and consumer products using available scientific data. These evaluations will use qualitative and quantitative risk assessment concepts and methods to evaluate risk and will recommend approaches to reduce risk. The incumbent will be responsible for developing or contributing to a variety of written reports describing the risk analyses in a timely manner, and will respond to public inquiries on a variety of environmental health subjects.
Additional Comments Contingent Permanent, non-competitive, fulltime
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Name Human Resources Management Group - MT/ARS/RS1/17297
Email Address Personnel@health.ny.gov
Address
Street Room 2217 Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza
Notes on ApplyingSubmit resume to Human Resources Management Group, MT/ARS/RS1/17297, 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 MT/ARS/RS1/17297 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 accepted until 8/25/17.