Research Scientist I

Health Research, Inc. • Albany, NY

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Health Research, Inc. is seeking a Research Scientist I to work within the Bacteriology Laboratory at the Wadsworth Center, New York State Department of Health. The incumbent will contribute to bacterial disease clinical testing and surveillance through the development and utilization of cutting-edge technologies. This work will include the utilization of conventional and molecular methods. The incumbent will accession specimens and perform bacterial culture on aerobic and anaerobic organisms as well as antimicrobial susceptibility testing. An array of bacteria will be worked on including those of public health importance and are antimicrobial resistant, vaccine preventable, sexually transmitted, as well as other emerging bacterial pathogens.
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 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.
• Must meet all Federal requirements for staff who perform clinical testing, including the educational requirements.

Nice To Haves

• New York State Clinical Laboratory License
• Experience in molecular biology or microbiology
• Experience in microbiology including bacterial culture techniques for aerobic & anerobic organisms and susceptibility testing
• Experience with DNA extraction, real-time PCR, and sequencing
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Contribute to bacterial disease clinical testing and surveillance through the development and utilization of cutting-edge technologies.
• Utilize conventional and molecular methods.
• Accession specimens and perform bacterial culture on aerobic and anaerobic organisms.
• Perform antimicrobial susceptibility testing.
• Work with an array of bacteria including those of public health importance and are antimicrobial resistant, vaccine preventable, sexually transmitted, as well as other emerging bacterial pathogens.

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