Research Scientist I

Health Research, Inc. • Albany, NY

3d • 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 Organic Laboratory’s Emergency Response Program by performing the analysis of clinical samples using established protocols for organic chemicals using techniques based on liquid and gas chromatography-triple-quadrupole mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS, GC-MS/MS).
Responsibilities will include performing targeted analysis for various chemical warfare agent metabolites in urine, serum and blood by GC/MS, GC/MS/MS and LC/MS/MS; contribute to the development of new protocols for measuring these and additional compounds in human matrixes; support of other emergency response testing with 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.
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®!
This position involves potential occupational exposure to human blood, body fluids, and other potentially infectious materials. Employees are required to follow established biosafety and infection control procedures and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry.
• Experience in clinical chemical warfare analysis using liquid chromatography coupled to triple-mass spectrometry (LC/MS/MS or GC/MS/MS).
• Experience with robotic liquid handling and/or automated solid phase extraction.
• Experience working in a CLIA/NY State CLEP regulated clinical testing environment.

Responsibilities

• Performing targeted analysis for various chemical warfare agent metabolites in urine, serum and blood by GC/MS, GC/MS/MS and LC/MS/MS
• Contributing to the development of new protocols for measuring these and additional compounds in human matrixes
• Supporting other emergency response testing with 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 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