Assistant Research Scientist

Compensation Grade:

Compensation Details:

Department

Job Description:

Responsibilities

Health Research, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Research Scientist to work within the Wadsworth Center. https://www.wadsworth.org/. The Assistant Research Scientist will join a highly interactive team in the Newborn Screening Program at the Wadsworth Center, assisting in validating and setting up a Liquid Chromatography-tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) assay for the detection of Metachromatic Leukodystrophy, rolling out the assay in a newborn screening setting and performing day to day screening. The incumbent will test using an LC-MS/MS screening assay. The incumbent will be part of a team serving the primary mission of the New York State Newborn Screening Program, which is to identify newborns with health conditions so that they may receive timely evaluation and treatment. https://www.wadsworth.org/programs/newborn.

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!

Minimum Qualifications

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 a related field. The degree must be from an accredited institution.

This position will require the incumbent will meet all Federal requirements for staff who perform clinical testing, including the educational requirements. These requirements can be found here: https://hri.box.com/s/v6shwh9z0w05glegrv3fofxzxt4co8nz.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in a clinical testing environment; experience performing Mass Spectrometry assay; experience testing samples in high-throughput format; coursework or experience in biochemistry.

Conditions of Employment

Grant funded position. Compliance with funding requirements such as time and effort reporting, grant deliverables, and contract deliverables, is required.

The offer of employment will be contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

The selected candidate must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the official work location specified in the job posting and must also be located in or willing to relocate to one of the following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Vermont, or Massachusetts, prior to hire. Telecommuting will not be available.

This position will require the incumbent will meet all Federal requirements for staff who perform clinical testing, including the educational requirements. These requirements can be found here: https://hri.box.com/s/v6shwh9z0w05glegrv3fofxzxt4co8nz

Exposure to potentially hazardous substances may be involved with this position. Therefore, the incumbent in this position may be required to wear personal protective clothing and equipment.

HRI participates in the E-Verify Program.

HRI embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce. This is reflected in our affirmative action equal employment opportunity policy.

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Qualified Individuals with Disabilities/Qualified Protected Veterans

www.healthresearch.org

About Health Research, Inc.

Join us in our mission to make a difference in public health and advance scientific research! At Health Research, Inc. (HRI), your work will contribute to meaningful change and innovation in the communities we serve! At HRI, we are on a mission to transform the health and well-being of the people of New York State through innovative partnerships and cutting-edge public health initiatives. As a dynamic non-profit organization, HRIplays a crucial role in advancing the strategic goals of the New York State Department of Health (DOH), Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center (RPCCC), and other health-related entities.