NY HELP No Agency Health, Department of Title Research Scientist 1 - 12467 Occupational Category I.T. Engineering, Sciences Salary Grade 18 Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) Salary Range From $65001 to $82656 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Contingent 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 Biggs Laboratory/ Empire State Plaza City Albany State NY Zip Code 12237 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: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htm Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Human Resource Management Group- NMH/RS1/12467 Telephone 518-486-1812 Fax 518-473-3395 Email Address resume@health.ny.gov Address Street Rm 2217,Corning Tower Building City Albany State NY Zip Code 12237 Notes on Applying 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.