Research Scientist I

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Compensation Details:

Positions with a designated work location in New York City, Nassau, Rockland, Suffolk, or Westchester Counties will receive a $4,000 annual downstate adjustment (pro-rated for part-time positions).

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Job Description:

Responsibilities

The Research Scientist I (RSI) will be responsible for activities related to the response to outbreaks of fungal pathogens in healthcare facilities in New York and other states in the northeast region. The RSI will perform culture and molecular-based technologies for the screening of drug-resistant fungal pathogens. These will include culturing of fungal pathogens on different media, antifungal susceptibility testing (AFST), identification by Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization-Time of Flight Mass Spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS), and detection by real-time and conventional PCR technologies in low and high throughput platforms, data interpretations, and data submission to the state epidemiologists and the CDC through the Wadsworth Center's Clinical Laboratory Information Management System (CLIMS). The RSI will perform all quality assurance and quality controls pertaining to tests performed and contribute to editing/writing of Standard Operating Procedures. In addition, the RSI will contribute to data interpretation, writing abstracts, and manuscripts and will participate and present in local and national meetings.

This position will be part of a dynamic team serving the Wadsworth Center's mission in the New York State Department of Health's efforts to protect and promote the health of New York's citizens. Come be a part of Science in the Pursuit of Health!

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology and two years of research experience; OR a master's degree in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology and one year of research experience. Degrees must be from an accredited institution.

This position will require the incumbent will meet all Federal requirements for staff who perform clinical testing, including the educational requirements. These requirements can be found here: https://hri.box.com/s/v6shwh9z0w05glegrv3fofxzxt4co8nz

Preferred Qualifications

Three years of experience in medical technology, molecular biology, or microbiology, as well as performing PCR, real-time PCR and DNA sequencing on clinical specimens. Strong written and verbal communication skills that demonstrate the ability to analyze data, prepare data summaries, perform literature review, and write scientific papers.

Conditions of Employment

Grant funded position. Compliance with funding requirements such as time and effort reporting, grant deliverables, and contract deliverables, is required.

Visa sponsorship may be available for this position, in accordance with applicable federal requirements.

This position will require the incumbent will meet all Federal requirements for staff who perform clinical testing, including the educational requirements. These requirements can be found here: https://hri.box.com/s/v6shwh9z0w05glegrv3fofxzxt4co8nz

Travel up to 10% of the time will be required.

The selected candidate must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the official work location specified in the job posting and must also be located in or willing to relocate to one of the following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Vermont, or Massachusetts, prior to hire. Telecommuting will not be available.

This position may require occasional work on weekends, after-hours, and holidays.

HRI participates in the E-Verify Program.

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About Health Research, Inc.

Join us in our mission to make a difference in public health and advance scientific research! At Health Research, Inc. (HRI), your work will contribute to meaningful change and innovation in the communities we serve! At HRI, we are on a mission to transform the health and well-being of the people of New York State through innovative partnerships and cutting-edge public health initiatives. As a dynamic non-profit organization, HRIplays a crucial role in advancing the strategic goals of the New York State Department of Health (DOH), Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center (RPCCC), and other health-related entities.