Assistant Research Scientist
About The Position
Health Research, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Research Scientist to support the Division of Environmental Health Sciences’ N-C Organic Chemistry (LOAC) Laboratory’s chemical terrorism and public health emergency program. The position involves analyzing clinical samples for (ultra-) trace levels of organic chemicals using chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry, including LC/MS and GC/MS. The incumbent will maintain laboratory documentation, prepare quality control samples, process data, assist with preparing reports and standard operating procedures, and perform other related duties. This position is part of a team supporting the Wadsworth Center’s mission and the New York State Department of Health’s efforts to protect and promote the health of New York’s citizens. This is a grant-funded, fully onsite position with no telecommuting. Travel of up to 10% is required. The selected candidate must live within reasonable commuting distance of the official work location and must reside in, or be willing to relocate before hire to, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Vermont, or Massachusetts. The incumbent must wear personal protective equipment and comply with applicable grant reporting and deliverable requirements. Visa sponsorship may be available in accordance with applicable federal requirements.
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology, and one year of research experience; or a master's degree in one of those fields.
- Degrees must be from an accredited institution.
- Must meet all federal educational and other requirements for staff who perform clinical testing.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in an analytical organic laboratory.
- Experience with sample preparation and analysis of biological or clinical samples for organic chemical analysis.
- Hands-on experience and in-depth knowledge of LC/MS, GC/MS, automated solid phase extraction (SPE), and related techniques.
- Experience in a CLIA-regulated laboratory performing high-complexity testing and reporting patient test results.
- Experience writing CLIA-compliant standard operating procedures, preparing for CLIA audits and inspections, and performing other activities related to a clinical quality management system.
Responsibilities
- Support the LOAC Laboratory’s chemical terrorism and public health emergency program.
- Analyze clinical samples for (ultra-) trace levels of organic chemicals using chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry, including LC/MS and GC/MS.
- Maintain appropriate laboratory documentation.
- Prepare quality control samples.
- Process data.
- Assist with preparing reports and standard operating procedures.
- Perform other appropriate related duties.
Benefits
- Health insurance, with several comprehensive plans to choose from.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Flexible benefit accounts for medical, dependent care, adoption assistance, parking, and transit.
- Paid federal and state holidays, sick leave, vacation, and personal leave.
- Tuition support for educational or training opportunities.
- Participation in the New York State and Local Retirement System.
- Optional enrollment in the New York State Deferred Compensation Plan.
- Postretirement Health Benefits Plan for qualified retirees to use toward health insurance premiums and eligible medical expenses.
- Employee Assistance Program with educational and wellness programs, training, and confidential services available 24/7.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
