Research Scientist I
About The Position
Health Research, Inc. is seeking a Research Scientist I to work within the Division of Genetics, Wadsworth Center, New York State Department of Health. The position conducts research in the Laboratory of Cellular and Molecular Basis of Disease focused on mechanisms of protein synthesis in human mitochondria and pathogenic bacteria, with an emphasis on ribosome structure and function. Using biochemical, molecular biology, and cryo-electron microscopy techniques, the Research Scientist I performs experiments and analyzes findings to investigate how ribosomes produce proteins and how antibiotics inhibit bacterial protein synthesis. The position is part of a team supporting the Wadsworth Center’s mission to protect and promote the health of New York’s citizens. This is a grant-funded position requiring compliance with funding requirements, including time and effort reporting and grant and contract deliverables. Visa sponsorship may be available in accordance with applicable federal requirements. The selected candidate must live within a reasonable commuting distance of the official work location and reside in or be willing to relocate to New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Vermont, or Massachusetts before hire. A hybrid work schedule may be available on a very limited or infrequent basis, depending on operational needs and management approval.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a related field and two years of research experience, or a Master’s degree in a related field and one year of research experience.
- Must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the official work location and be located in or willing to relocate to New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Vermont, or Massachusetts before hire.
- Compliance with grant funding requirements, including time and effort reporting and grant and contract deliverables.
Nice To Haves
- Postgraduate education.
- Research experience with ribosome biochemistry and structural biology.
- Experience using X-ray crystallography or 3D cryo-electron microscopy techniques.
- Experience with cryo-EM grid preparation, cryo-EM data collection, and analysis to extract high-resolution structural information for molecular interpretation.
Responsibilities
- Conduct research on mechanisms of protein synthesis in human mitochondria and pathogenic bacteria, emphasizing ribosome structure and function.
- Perform experiments using biochemical, molecular biology, and cryo-electron microscopy techniques.
- Analyze research findings to investigate how ribosomes produce proteins and how antibiotics inhibit bacterial protein synthesis.
- Comply with funding requirements, including time and effort reporting and grant and contract deliverables.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible benefit accounts for medical and dependent care expenses, adoption assistance, parking, and transit
- Paid federal and state holidays
- Paid sick leave
- Paid vacation leave
- Paid 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
