New York State Department of Health
Research Scientist 1 - 12467
New York State Department of Health, Albany, New York, United States
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State agencies that contact job applicants do not usually request personal or financial information via text message or over the phone in connection with your response to a job posting. If you are contacted for such information by these methods, or any other method, please verify the identity of the individual before transmitting such information to that person. Note: For questions about the job posting, please contact the agency that posted this position by using the contact information provided on the "Contact" tab for the position. Duties Description
The Wadsworth Center’s Division of Environmental Health Sciences (DEHS) is comprised of organic, inorganic and microbiological laboratories where skilled staff are relied upon to analyze environmental samples and human specimens, to identify and quantitate chemical contaminants that are known or suspected to be hazardous to public health. Within DEHS, the Laboratory of Organic Analytical Chemistry (LOAC) is a fully accredited laboratory, where staff support public health testing of chemical threats such as perfluoroalkyl substances in drinking water, pesticides in cannabis products, and polychlorinated biphenyls in human tissues, to name a few. A Research Scientist 1 is needed to research and analyze drinking water samples for 1,4-dioxane, an emerging organic contaminant, and record and report results. Samples from small public water supplies across New York State (NYS) are tested to assess compliance with NYS’s regulated maximum contaminant level for 1,4-dioxane. Minimum Qualifications
Non-Competitive: Bachelor's degree in the natural sciences 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. Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience in the analysis of environmental samples by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry, ability to improve current or develop new organic analytical laboratory test procedures, strong knowledge of data processing, instrument control software, Microsoft Office, and principles of quantitative analysis, ability to troubleshoot and maintain laboratory instrumentation, and proficiency working in a regulated laboratory environment. Additional Comments
Dependent upon the initial assignment or subsequent reassignment of this position satisfactory background checks may be required. Additionally, exposure to potentially hazardous substances may be involved with this position; the selected candidate may be required to wear personal protective clothing and equipment and may undergo pre-employment and/or periodic health evaluations and receive specific immunizations. 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:
NYS Department of Health . Instructions for Potential Applicants
Please submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference NMH/RS1/12467 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, NMH/RS1/12467, 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 accepted until February 14, 2025.
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State agencies that contact job applicants do not usually request personal or financial information via text message or over the phone in connection with your response to a job posting. If you are contacted for such information by these methods, or any other method, please verify the identity of the individual before transmitting such information to that person. Note: For questions about the job posting, please contact the agency that posted this position by using the contact information provided on the "Contact" tab for the position. Duties Description
The Wadsworth Center’s Division of Environmental Health Sciences (DEHS) is comprised of organic, inorganic and microbiological laboratories where skilled staff are relied upon to analyze environmental samples and human specimens, to identify and quantitate chemical contaminants that are known or suspected to be hazardous to public health. Within DEHS, the Laboratory of Organic Analytical Chemistry (LOAC) is a fully accredited laboratory, where staff support public health testing of chemical threats such as perfluoroalkyl substances in drinking water, pesticides in cannabis products, and polychlorinated biphenyls in human tissues, to name a few. A Research Scientist 1 is needed to research and analyze drinking water samples for 1,4-dioxane, an emerging organic contaminant, and record and report results. Samples from small public water supplies across New York State (NYS) are tested to assess compliance with NYS’s regulated maximum contaminant level for 1,4-dioxane. Minimum Qualifications
Non-Competitive: Bachelor's degree in the natural sciences 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. Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience in the analysis of environmental samples by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry, ability to improve current or develop new organic analytical laboratory test procedures, strong knowledge of data processing, instrument control software, Microsoft Office, and principles of quantitative analysis, ability to troubleshoot and maintain laboratory instrumentation, and proficiency working in a regulated laboratory environment. Additional Comments
Dependent upon the initial assignment or subsequent reassignment of this position satisfactory background checks may be required. Additionally, exposure to potentially hazardous substances may be involved with this position; the selected candidate may be required to wear personal protective clothing and equipment and may undergo pre-employment and/or periodic health evaluations and receive specific immunizations. 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:
NYS Department of Health . Instructions for Potential Applicants
Please submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference NMH/RS1/12467 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, NMH/RS1/12467, 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 accepted until February 14, 2025.
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