Review Vacancy
TitleResearch Scientist 1 or Research Scientist 2 - Diagnostic Immunology -11862
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $65001 to $101197 Annually
Minimum Qualifications Research Scientist 1 (G18): Bachelor's degree in the natural sciences or related field and two years of post-degree professional research experience in an appropriate field, or a Master's degree in the appropriate field and one year of post-degree professional research experience in that field.
Research Scientist 2 (G22): Bachelor's degree in the natural sciences or related field 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: The preferred candidate will have recent work experience or course work in clinical laboratory sciences, microbiology, public health or infectious diseases. In addition, the candidate would possess a Bachelor’s degree in biological or chemical sciences and a minimum of two years’ experience in the handling of infectious clinical samples and/or human pathogens at biosafety level-2 containment. Particularly relevant is recent experience in clinical or diagnostic immunology principles and practice, including Luminex-based assays and ELISAs. A knowledge of good laboratory practice is desirable, as is familiarity with procedures performed per CLEP/CLIA standards. The preferred candidate will have excellent written and communication skills.
Duties Description The Diagnostic Immunology Laboratory serves as the New York State public health reference laboratory performing serologic assays for the detection of patient antibody responses to bacteria, parasites, and viruses. The laboratory performs reference level testing for the confirmation of serologic results suggesting the presence of infectious diseases reportable to New York State. Through collaborations with the Department of Health's Division of Epidemiology, the laboratory assists in the investigation of infectious disease outbreaks and participates in disease surveillance. The laboratory also collaborates with other public health and academic institutions in providing hands-on training in serologic assay development. The selected candidate will be involved in all aspects of infectious disease serology specimen processing including arbovirus and tick-borne pathogen testing. Additionally, the candidate will assist with laboratory maintenance, purchasing and budgeting.
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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Name Human Resource Management Group, MPP/RS1 or RS2/11862
Email Address resume@health.ny.gov
Address
Street RM 2217, Corning Tower, ESP
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/RS1 or RS2/11862 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, MPP/RS1 or RS2/11862, 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 due on November 7, 2024.