Assistant Research Scientist (Clinical Chemistry)

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Agency New York State Department of Health
Title Assistant Research Scientist (Clinical Chemistry)
Salary $38,434 - $48,845
Salary Grade Grade 14
Negotiating Unit Professional, Scientific and Technical/05
Location Wadsworth Center, Biggs Laboratory, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry or related filed and one year of related research experience in that field. Thirty (30) credit hours leading to an advanced degree in an appropriate field may be substituted for the required experience.
Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry or related field with three years of clinical lab experience, preferably conducting enzyme-linked immunoassays or experience with tandem mass spectrometry. A background in quality control and statistical analysis of biological specimens is also desirable.
Responsibilities The incumbent will perform analysis for several different conditions in the Newborn Screening Laboratory. The assays will be performed on newborn specimens with an annual volume of approximately 300,000.
Conditions of Employment Permanent, full-time, non-competitive. since exposure to potentially hazardous substances is involved, the candidate will be required to wear personal protective clothing and equipment, and may undergo health evaluations and receive specific immunizations. Licensure as a New York State Certified Laboratory technician or technologist may be required.
Application Procedure Submit resume to Human Resources Management Group, ARS/14639/EGB, Room 2276, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, New York 12237-0012, or by e-mail to resume@health.state.ny.us or by fax to (518) 474-6771. Please use a subject line of ARS/14639/EGB.
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An affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Item # 14639
Issued July 18, 2008