Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleResearch Scientist 2 (Clinical Pathology) - 14366

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade22

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $82326 to $104230 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address Wadsworth, Division of Laboratory Quality Certification, Clinical Laboratory Evaluation Program

Western Avenue

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12237

Job Specifics

Duties Description The incumbent will be responsible for determining regulated laboratory compliance with proficiency testing requirements, including assessing laboratory performance. This requires a detailed analysis of the commercially available proficiency testing products to ensure acceptability criteria are met. The incumbent will be required to make annual database configuration changes based on that detailed analysis. Additionally, the incumbent must provide weekly and monthly reports to management.

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in natural sciences and three years of post-degree professional research experience in the appropriate field; or a Master's degree in the appropriate field and two years of such experience; or a doctorate in the appropriate field.

Preferred Qualifications: The preferred candidate will have a strong familiarity with clinical laboratory testing, methods, and techniques. Strong analytical and organizational skills, along with a high level of resourcefulness and independence, are required. The ability to handle a large volume of applications with a very short turnaround time is essential.

Additional Comments 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...

NYS Department of Health does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.

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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How to Apply

Name Human Resources Management Group, MPP/RS2/14366

Telephone 518-486-1812

Fax 518-473-3395

Email Address resume@health.ny.gov

Address

Street Rm 2217,Corning Tower Building

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12237

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference MPP/RS2/14366 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, MPP/RS2/14366, 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 May 2, 2025.