NY HELP No Agency Health, Department of Title Research Scientist 1 (Virology) - 11935 Occupational Category Other Professional Careers 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 Permanent Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class Travel Percentage 10% Workweek Mon-Fri Hours Per Week 37.5 Workday From 8 AM To 4 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? No County Albany Street Address Division of Infectious Diseases / Rabies Laboratory Griffin Laboratory, 5668 State Farm Road City Slingerlands State NY Zip Code 12159 Duties Description The Research Scientist 1 major activities are necropsy, performing the direct fluorescent antibody test (dFAT), reporting results to the submitting county, and data management. The candidate will prepare and process samples for molecular (PCR) testing in a diagnostic and research capacity. The Research Scientist 1 will also use PCR and sequencing technologies for clinically relevant and emerging zoonotic agents. Candidate will calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment. Other duties as required. Minimum Qualifications 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: The preferred candidate will have professional work experience in clinical laboratory testing, biology, microbiology, veterinary medicine, wildlife biology, public health or infectious diseases. Additional experience or licensure as a veterinary technician or laboratory animal caretaker is ideal. Experience in necropsy, fluorescent microscopy, data management, and expertise in molecular techniques including clinical and research assay development. Bachelor’s degree in biological or chemical sciences and a minimum of two years’ experience in the handling of infectious clinical samples and/or human pathogens at biosafety level 2 containment. Excellent written and communication skills and proficiency using Microsoft Office programs including Access, Excel and Word. Additional Comments Please describe any research/applied research experience that you have. Permanent, non-competitive, fulltime. Work hours may be variable. Some travel may be required. Since exposure to potentially hazardous substances maybe 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 be required.This position may require travel throughout New York State including overnights to areas not served by public transportation.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...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 Resources Management Group, MPP/RS1/11935 Telephone 15184745157 Fax 518-473-3395 Email Address resume@health.ny.gov Address Street Room 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza 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 MPP/RS1/11935 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, MPP/RS1/11935, 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 12, 2025.