What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Scientist 5-Biology - 12329 position at New York State Department of Health?
Description
Duties Description
A Research Scientist 5 is required to serve as the Wadsworth Center ‘s Clinical Laboratory Director. In this role, the Clinical Laboratory Director will oversee the operation and administration of the clinical laboratories located at three different sites in and around Albany, New York. Responsibilities include managing the employment of qualified personnel, ensuring proper delegation and performance of responsibilities, compliance with CLIA and New York State regulations, maintaining quality testing systems, and implementing a quality system approach to ensure accurate and reliable patient test results.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
A doctorate in the natural sciences and three years of professional research experience in an appropriate field; or a master’s degree in a natural science and five years of such experience.
Preferred Qualifications: A Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree, be licensed to practice in New York State, and be certified in anatomic pathology, clinical pathology, or both by the American Board of Pathology or the American Osteopathic Board of Pathology. Alternatively, hold an earned doctoral degree in a chemical, biological, or clinical laboratory science from an accredited institution and be certified and continue to be certified by a board approved by HHS. Certification Boards for Laboratory Directors of High Complexity Testing can be found at https://www.hhs.gov/guidance/document/certification-boards-laboratory-directors-high-complexity-testing.
In addition, the incumbent must hold a New York State Certificate of Qualification (CQ) issued by the Clinical Laboratory Evaluation Program.
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:
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
Duties Description
A Research Scientist 5 is required to serve as the Wadsworth Center ‘s Clinical Laboratory Director. In this role, the Clinical Laboratory Director will oversee the operation and administration of the clinical laboratories located at three different sites in and around Albany, New York. Responsibilities include managing the employment of qualified personnel, ensuring proper delegation and performance of responsibilities, compliance with CLIA and New York State regulations, maintaining quality testing systems, and implementing a quality system approach to ensure accurate and reliable patient test results.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
A doctorate in the natural sciences and three years of professional research experience in an appropriate field; or a master’s degree in a natural science and five years of such experience.
Preferred Qualifications: A Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree, be licensed to practice in New York State, and be certified in anatomic pathology, clinical pathology, or both by the American Board of Pathology or the American Osteopathic Board of Pathology. Alternatively, hold an earned doctoral degree in a chemical, biological, or clinical laboratory science from an accredited institution and be certified and continue to be certified by a board approved by HHS. Certification Boards for Laboratory Directors of High Complexity Testing can be found at https://www.hhs.gov/guidance/document/certification-boards-laboratory-directors-high-complexity-testing.
In addition, the incumbent must hold a New York State Certificate of Qualification (CQ) issued by the Clinical Laboratory Evaluation Program.
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
Salary : $127,433 - $155,130
