Assistant Research Scientist

Health Research, Inc. • Albany, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Health Research, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Research Scientist. The Assistant Research Scientist will support the Division of Environmental Health Sciences’ N-C Organic Chemistry (LOAC) Laboratory’s chemical terrorism and public health emergency program. The incumbent will assist with analyzing clinical samples for (ultra-) trace levels of organic chemicals using techniques based on chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry (LC/MS and GC/MS). The incumbent will also maintain appropriate laboratory documentation, prepare quality control samples, process data, assist with preparing reports and standard operating procedures, and assist with performing other appropriate related 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®!

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology and one year of research experience; OR a master’s degree in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology.
• Degrees must be from an accredited institution.
• Must meet all Federal requirements for staff who perform clinical testing, including the educational requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in an analytical organic laboratory.
• Experience with sample preparation and analysis of biological/clinical samples for organic chemical analysis.
• Hands on experience and in-depth knowledge of liquid chromatography mass spectrometry (LC/MS) gas chromatography mass spectrometry (GC/MS), automated solid phase extraction (SPE) and other related techniques.
• Experience working within a CLIA-regulated laboratory performing high complexity testing, reporting patient test results, writing CLIA-compliant SOPs, preparing for CLIA-audits and inspections, and other activities related to the clinical quality management system.

Responsibilities

• Assist with analyzing clinical samples for (ultra-) trace levels of organic chemicals using techniques based on chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry (LC/MS and GC/MS).
• Maintain appropriate laboratory documentation.
• Prepare quality control samples.
• Process data.
• Assist with preparing reports and standard operating procedures.
• Assist with performing other appropriate related duties.

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible benefit accounts - Medical, dependent care, adoption assistance, parking and transit
• Generous paid time off - Paid federal and state holidays, paid sick, vacation and personal leave
• Tuition support - Assistance is available for individuals pursuing educational or training opportunities
• Retirement Benefits - HRI is a participating employer in the New York State and Local Retirement System and offers optional enrollment in the New York State Deferred Compensation Plan. HRI provides a postretirement Health Benefits Plan for qualified retirees to use towards health insurance premiums and eligible medical expenses
• Employee Assistance Program - Provides educational and wellness programs, training, and 24/7 confidential services to assist employees, both personally and professionally

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level