Research Scientist 1 (Microbiology) - 14560 - State of New york : Job Details

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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 11/15/24

Applications Due12/02/24

Vacancy ID173014

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AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleResearch Scientist 1 (Microbiology) - 14560

Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary Grade18

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

Salary RangeFrom $65001 to $82656 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address Wadsworth Center/Division of Environmental Health Sciences

Empire State Plaza

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12237

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: A minimum of six months experience in microbiological analyses of cannabis samples, experience with bacterial and fungal culturing techniques, experience with real-time PCR and/or MALDI-TOF MS organism identification, excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills, and experience working in an accredited microbiology laboratory.

Duties Description A Research Scientist 1 is needed to support of the Laboratory of Environmental Biology where staff conduct research, testing, and analysis of water and cannabis samples for waterborne pathogens, algal toxins, and microbiological contaminants. In collaboration between the Department of Health, Wadsworth Center, and the Office of Cannabis Management, the incumbent will be responsible for researching, analyzing, and testing cannabis samples for regulated and non-regulated microbiological contaminants and compiling and communicating the results.

Additional Comments Dependent upon the initial assignment or subsequent reassignment of this position satisfactory background checks will 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. Overtime work may be required, including some weekends and evenings.

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...

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Name Human Resources Management Group, NMH/RS1/14560

Telephone 518-###-####

Fax 518-###-####

Email Address [email protected]

Address

Street Room 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12237

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to [email protected], with Reference NMH/RS1/14560 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, NMH/RS1/14560, Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237-0012, or by fax to (518) ###-####. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position. Resumes will be accepted until December 2, 2024.