Review Vacancy
AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for
Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $86326 to $108230 Annually
Duties Description POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The Specialty Clinical Laboratories (SCL) at IBR provide specialized diagnostic testing for individuals with developmental disabilities when a genetic disorder is suspected. The researcher/ Laboratory Technologist position gives an opportunity to work closely with the clinical fragile X molecular diagnostic team as well as develop and establish new clinical testing in patients with fragile X syndrome, fragile X pre-mutations, and patients with autism disorder.
The candidate will be offered an opportunity to participate in existing research in the Institute and to develop new diagnostic genetic testing protocols for individuals with developmental disabilities.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES not limited to:
A prospective candidate will be responsible for all aspects of clinical fragile X testing including preanalytical, analytical, and post-analytical phases of testing, and take part in comprehensive genotyping of FMR1 normal, intermediate, premutation, and full mutation alleles. The responsibilities include accessioning of the clinical and research samples, maintaining daily log and database entrée, performing DNA/RNA extractions from a variety of sample types, performing PCR, Capillary Electrophoresis, Southern Blot, Sanger sequencing, and real-time PCR following the testing protocols. Comply with all regulatory requirements of record keeping, quality control, and quality assurance mandated by NYS DOH and SCL standard operating procedures.
Additionally, the prospective candidate will maintain the cryo-repository of cell lines for the Department of Human Genetics. This includes:
• Periodic culture regrowth of cell lines.
• Checking viability and freezing of cell lines.
• Upkeeping the cryo-database to ensure accurate records of stored cell lines.
• Maintaining and periodically refilling tanks with liquid nitrogen to ensure proper storage conditions.
The incumbent is expected to:
• Demonstrate sustained high-quality contributions to the mission of his/her laboratory, authoring publications and participation in efforts to secure external funding,
• Demonstrate a responsible role in all laboratory projects in the design of testing methods, preparative techniques, instrumentation and data processing/analysis, and improvements in quality control.
• Contribute to the Institute’s activities and collaborates with other scientists within and outside of the Institute.
• Assists Research Scientist in higher-level positions by participating in all phases of the research process including problem definition, planning, execution, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of findings.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment in the laboratory. Dispose of used chemicals and waste materials appropriately.
• Store chemicals according to the manufacturer’s specifications. Maintain the laboratory supplies inventory, regularly checking stock to determine the need for chemicals and other materials.
• Adhere to the laboratory’s quality control policies, and document all quality control activities, instruments and procedural calibrations, and maintenance performed.
• Follow the laboratory’s established policies and procedures.
• Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either correct the problems or immediately notify the supervisor.
• Document all corrective actions that are taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications.
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Minimum Qualifications Non-Competitive:
Bachelor’s degree and three years of professional research experience in an appropriate field.
Substitutions:
Master’s degree in an appropriate field may substitute for one year of experience, and Ph.D. in an appropriate field may substitute for an additional year of experience.
Additional Comments • Please note that starting salary for this title reflects the Downstate adjustment. Posted Hiring Salary includes the sum of the statutory hiring rate for PS&T Grade 22 ($82,326) and Downstate adjustment ($4,000). Downstate adjustment is added to the job rate ($104,230).
• The assignment of PS&T employees will be made in accordance with any agreed upon Memorandum of Understanding between PEF and the local DDSO regarding the posting of job vacancies.
• Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume.
• All OPWDD employees must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Continued employment will depend on maintaining eligibility.
• If you are employed by state government you may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments have been made under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer. For more information on PSLF, please visit www.studentAid.gov/publicservice.
• Employees on long term leave can bid on positions but must be able to report to work within fourteen (14) days and be able to perform the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodation (RA).
• If an employee or job applicant believes that they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the Reasonable Accommodation Unit at (518) 486-7222 or email accommodationrequests@opwdd.ny.gov to obtain information and RA forms.
• Savings programs such as the U.S. Savings Bond and the College Savings Plan.
• Voluntary pre-tax savings programs such as Health Care Spending Account and the Dependent Care Advantage Account offer employees options to pay for uncovered health care expenses or dependent care expenses.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) an assessment and referral service that connects employees with local service providers and support services to address their personal needs.
• Life insurance and Disability insurance.
• The New York State Deferred Compensation Plan is a voluntary retirement plan that offers employees the option to invest a part of their salaries for retirement on a tax-deferred basis.
• Paid Holidays and Leave:
° Thirteen (13) paid holidays each year.
° Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave initially.
° Five (5) days paid personal leave each year.
° Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave each year (PEF/CSEA), which may carry over from year to year.
° Up to three (3) days professional leave each year to participate in professional development events.
• Health Care Coverage:
Employees and their eligible dependents can choose from a variety of affordable health insurance programs. Employees are provided family dental and vision plans at no extra cost.
• Paid Parental Leave:
Paid Parental Leave allows eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of paid leave at full pay for each qualifying event. A qualifying event is defined as the birth of a child or placement of a child for adoption or foster care.
• Retirement Program:
Participate in The NYS Employees’ Retirement System (ERS), which is recognized as one of the best-managed and best-funded public retirement systems in the nation.
• Professional Development and Education and Training:
NYS offers training programs and tuition assistance to eligible employees to maintain and increase their professional skills and prepare them for promotional opportunities. For more information, please visit https://oer.ny.gov/training-and-professional-development.
• Additionally, the Public Service Workshops Program (PSWP) offers certain professional training opportunities for PEF represented and M/C designated employees that may grant continuing education credits towards maintaining professional licensure. For more information, please visit https://oer.ny.gov/public-service-workshops-program-pswp.
OPWDD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to creating and sustaining a culture of inclusion. We believe that we are most effective in managing and improving our service system with a diverse team of employees. With such a large workforce, we rely on the collective individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, self-expression, ideas and talent that our employees bring to their work. This speaks to our culture and is a key part of our successes. As we continuously recruit people for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that applicants bring in terms of their education, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.
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