Assistant Research Scientist (JR-0000015)

Overview

Assistant Research Scientist (P14)

Applications to be submitted by July 24, 2023P14
Compensation Details:

Minimum: 49,332.00 – Maximum: 49,332.00 Annually

Health Research, Inc. (HRI) contributes to the health and well-being of the people of New York State by complementing and enabling the strategic public health goals of the New York State Department of Health (DOH), Roswell Park Cancer Institute Corporation (RPCIC), and other health-related entities.

HRI provides best-in-class resource administration for stakeholders and programs related to the work and priorities of the Department of Health and its other partners. HRI does this through the provision of knowledge, expertise, funding guidance, and fiduciary oversight of sponsored program funding for public health and research programs in concert with community partnerships.

Job Description:

Responsibilities

The Assistant Research Scientist will support the Wadsworth Center’s Division of Environmental Health Sciences large-scale biomonitoring studies, specifically by assisting to analyze clinical samples for (ultra-) trace levels of organic chemicals using techniques based on chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry (LC/GC-MS) and gas chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry (GC-MS). The incumbent will also maintain appropriate laboratory documentation, prepare quality control samples, process data, assist to prepare reports and standard operating procedures, and perform other appropriate related research duties.

The Wadsworth Center is New York State Department of Health’s research and public health laboratory. Within the Center’s Division of Environmental Health Sciences, one of the primary goals is to assess human exposure to toxic chemicals (e.g., heavy metals, PFAS, pesticides, PAHs) that are present in the air we breathe, the food we eat, and the water we drink.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field and one year of research experience. A Master’s degree in a related field may substitute for one year of research experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in an analytical organic laboratory; experience with sample preparation and analysis of biological/clinical specimens for organic chemicals analysis; experience operating a LC-MS, GC-MS, automated SPE or other related technique.

Conditions of Employment

Grant funded position. Compliance with funding requirements such as time and effort reporting, grant deliverables, and contract deliverables, is required.

This position requires that the incumbent will report to the official work location and live within commuting distance to the official work location. Telecommuting is unavailable.

Health Research, Inc.’s (HRI) mission is building a healthier future for New York State and beyond through the delivery of funding and program support to further public health and research programs. In support of our mission and our commitment to providing a safe workplace, we require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless approved for a religious or medical exemption.HRI participates in the E-Verify Program.

HRI has a long-standing dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce. HRI is committed to the principle of non-discrimination in all phases of its employment procedures and practices.

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Qualified Individuals with Disabilities/Qualified Protected Veterans

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