Applications to be submitted by February 05, 2024

　　Compensation Grade:

　　P14

　　Compensation Details:

　　Minimum: $49,332.00 - Maximum: $49,332.00 Annually

　　Health Research, Inc. (HRI) contributes to the health and well-being of the people of New York State by complementing and enabling the strategic public health goals of the New York State Department of Health (DOH), Roswell Park Cancer Institute Corporation (RPCIC), and other health-related entities.

　　HRI provides best-in-class resource administration for stakeholders and programs related to the work and priorities of the Department of Health and its other partners. HRI does this through the provision of knowledge, expertise, funding guidance, and fiduciary oversight of sponsored program funding for public health and research programs in concert with community partnerships.

　　Job Description:

　　Responsibilities

　　Health Research, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Research Scientist. This is an exciting opportunity to join the prestigious NYS Newborn Screening Program at the Wadsworth Center to assist in performing a pilot study to screen newborns for congenital cytomegalovirus. Data from the pilot study will be used at the national level to understand the benefits and challenges of performing screening for congenital cytomegalovirus. The incumbent will perform and/or assist with accessioning of specimens, extraction of nucleic acid, and polymerase chain reaction to detect viral nucleic acid. The incumbent will enter results into a database, assist with data analysis, assist in quality control tasks and routine laboratory duties.

　　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!

　　This position is expected to last until October 31, 2024.

　　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

　　Experience working in a clinical testing environment; professional experience performing qPCR and/or DNA extraction; experience testing samples in high-throughput format; coursework or experience in molecular biology, virology, microbiology, medical technology or genetics.

　　Conditions of Employment

　　Grant funded position expected to last through 10/31/2024. Compliance with funding requirements such as time and effort reporting, grant deliverables, and contract deliverables, is required.

　　Valid and unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. is required. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

　　This position requires that the incumbent will report to the official work location and live within commuting distance to the official work location. Telecommuting is not available.

　　Exposure to potentially hazardous substances may be involved with this position. Therefore, the incumbent in this position may be required to wear personal protective clothing and equipment including but not limited to gloves and a lab coat.

　　HRI participates in the E-Verify Program.

　　HRI has a long-standing dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce. HRI is committed to the principle of non-discrimination in all phases of its employment procedures and practices.

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

　　Minimum Salary: 31200.00Maximum Salary: 31200.00Salary Unit: Yearly