Assistant Research Scientist

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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

Health Research, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Research Scientist to work within the Wadsworth Center Mycobacteriology Laboratory.The incumbent will provide support for a global study that assesses treatments with new anti-TB drugs for preventing people from developing infections with multi-drug-resistant tuberculosis.Position responsibilities include use of both culture-based and molecular methods for mycobacterial identification and susceptibility testing, accessioning specimens, storage and management of specimens and utilization of data information management systems to assist in analyzing data.

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 related field and one year of research experience; OR a Master's degree in a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

NYS Clinical Lab License, experience in Medical Technology or Microbiology. Skills including specimen accessioning and working with bacterial isolates and primary specimens. Molecular work experience using real-time PCR and sequencing on clinical specimens. Experience with bacterial culture and antimicrobial resistance testing. Experience working in a BSL-3 environment. Strong written and verbal communication skills that demonstrate the ability to analyze data and prepare data summaries.

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.

The incumbent in this position may be required to wear personal protective clothing and equipment.

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.

HRI participates in the E-Verify Program.

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Qualified Individuals with Disabilities/Qualified Protected Veterans

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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.