Research Scientist 1 - Analytical Chemistry - 11870

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description The Wadsworth Center’s Division of Environmental Health Sciences (DEHS) is comprised of organic, inorganic and microbiological laboratories where skilled staff are relied upon to analyze environmental samples and human specimens, to identify and quantitate chemical contaminants that are known or suspected to be hazardous to public health. This position in the Laboratory of Inorganic and Nuclear Chemistry is essential to support drinking water testing for cyanide in small public water supplies throughout New York State as mandated by state and federal regulations. The water supplies are tested on an annual schedule determined by the DOH Center for Environmental Health. The lab also serves as the Principal Lab for New York State under the Environmental Protection Agency’s Safe Drinking Water Act which requires the lab to maintain accreditation for specific inorganic contaminants, including cyanide, and water quality parameters, such as total organic carbon, turbidity, and color. The lab is also an accredited Proficiency Test Provider and validates proficiency test samples used by the DOH Environmental Laboratory Approval Program to certify environmental testing labs.

The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications 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: MPH/MS in Environmental Health Sciences, Chemistry, or related field, experience with sample preparation and analysis of environmental samples, experience using Microsoft Excel or equivalent software for data processing and other related tasks, strong organizational and communication skills, and ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changes during the workday.

Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments Dependent upon the initial assignment or subsequent reassignment of this position satisfactory background checks may 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. 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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