Research Scientist I

Health Research, Inc. • Albany, NY

22h • Onsite

About The Position

Health Research, Inc. is seeking a Research Scientist I to work within the Wadsworth Center’s Division of Environmental Health Sciences. One of the Division’s goals is to assess human exposure to toxic chemicals (e.g., heavy metals, PFAS, pesticides, PAHs) that are present in the air we breathe, the food we eat, and the water we drink. The incumbent in this position will support the Trace Element Laboratory’s Emergency Response Program by analyzing clinical samples using established protocols for inorganic chemicals using techniques based on triple-quadrupole inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS/MS). The incumbent will contribute to performing targeted analysis for arsenical blistering agents, and arsenic speciation in urine by LC-ICP-MS/MS; contribute to the development of new protocols for measuring arsenic species in urine, and mercury speciation in blood; support other blood and urine emergency response testing within the laboratory. The incumbent will be responsible for maintaining appropriate laboratory documentation, reviewing processed data, and contributing to the preparation of reports and standard operating procedures. More information about the laboratory can be found here: https://www.wadsworth.org/programs/ehs/inorganic-analytical-chem/trace-elements https://www.wadsworth.org/research/laboratories/parsons 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 chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology and two years of research experience; OR a master’s degree in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology and one year of research experience.
• Degrees must be from an accredited institution.
• Incumbent must meet all Federal requirements for staff who perform clinical testing, including the educational requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in clinical arsenic speciation analysis using liquid chromatography coupled to triple-ICP-Mass spectrometry (LC-ICP-MS/MS).
• Experience with dilute-and-shoot clinical ICP-MS/MS analyses for total multielement determinations (e.g., blood lead).
• Extensive liquid chromatography method development and validation experience.
• Experience working in a CLIA/NY State CLEP regulated clinical testing environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing clinical samples using established protocols for inorganic chemicals using techniques based on triple-quadrupole inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS/MS).
• Performing targeted analysis for arsenical blistering agents, and arsenic speciation in urine by LC-ICP-MS/MS.
• Developing new protocols for measuring arsenic species in urine, and mercury speciation in blood.
• Supporting other blood and urine emergency response testing within the laboratory.
• Maintaining appropriate laboratory documentation.
• Reviewing processed data.
• Contributing to the preparation of reports and standard operating procedures.

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
• 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.
• Postretirement Health Benefits Plan for qualified retirees
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees