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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 07/14/17

Applications Due08/25/17

Vacancy ID42293

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleResearch Scientist 3 (Immunohematology) - 14564

Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary Grade25

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

Salary RangeFrom $79849 to $100645 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

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, Division of Laboratory Quality Certification (DLQC)

Clinical Laboratory Evaluation Program (CLEP)

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12237

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences or Life Sciences with a specialization in immunohematology and four years of post-degree professional experience in that field; or a master’s degree in the Clinical Laboratory Sciences or Life Sciences with specialization in immunohematology and three years of post-degree professional experience in that field; or a doctorate in the appropriate field and one year of post doctorate experience.

Preferred Qualifications:
Licensed clinical laboratory technologists with work experience in clinical laboratory sciences, immunohematology, or public health. Experience performing the analysis of scientific data, preparing reports summarizing scientific findings, policies and procedures. A familiarity with regulatory oversight programs, blood bank operations and excellent written and communication skills. Specialist in Blood Bank Technology (SBB) preferred.

Duties Description The Research Scientist 3 (RS3) will be part of a technically skilled team working in the Wadsworth Center’s Clinical Laboratory Evaluation Program. This program ensures that clinical laboratories and blood banks comply with all regulatory requirements. The incumbent will provide technical expertise in transfusion service, blood collection and immunohematology testing including the review of findings of on-site surveys and facility plans of correction for deficiencies. The RS3 will also assist in the investigation of blood transfusion-related incidents, review application materials, policies and procedures prepared by regulated facilities, prepare guidance documents and monitor compliance of facilities.

Additional Comments Permanent, non-competitive, fulltime. Some travel may be required. 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 reassignment of this position, satisfactory background checks may also be required.

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

Name Human Resources Management Group - PM/RS3/14564

Telephone 518-486-1812

Fax 518-473-3395

Email Address Personnel@health.ny.gov

Address

Street Room 2217 Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12237

 

Notes on ApplyingSubmit resume, preferably in PDF format, to Human Resources Management Group, PM/RS3/14564, Room 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, New York 12237-0012, or by email to resume@health.ny.gov, or by fax to (518) 473-3395 with the Reference Code PM/RS3/14564 included in the subject line. Resumes will be accepted until position filled.

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