Research Scientist 1 (Microbiology) - 14560

at  Health Department of

The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. 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.
The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. 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 regarding the vacancy. 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…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
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