Assistant Research Scientist

Applications to be submitted by April 03, 2026

Compensation Grade:

P14

Compensation Details:

Minimum: $53,357.00 - Maximum: $53,357.00 Annually

Positions with a designated work location in New York City, Nassau, Rockland, Suffolk, or Westchester Counties will receive a $4,000 annual downstate adjustment (pro-rated for part-time positions).

Department

(OC) WADS - Wadsworth Center

Job Description:

Responsibilities

The Assistant Research Scientist will work within the Wadsworth Center Mycology Laboratory to assist with surveillance activities of fungal pathogens of public health importance. The incumbent will perform culture and molecular-based technologies for identification and screening of fungal pathogens. These will include culturing of fungal pathogens on different media, identification by Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization-Time of Flight Mass Spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS) and by molecular methods. The incumbent will also provide support to staff who perform assay development and validation; assist with the collection and deposition of yeasts and molds in Mycology Culture Collection Repository, and perform data entry in the Wadsworth Center’s Clinical Laboratory Information Management System (CLIMS). The incumbent will perform all quality assurance and quality controls pertaining to test performed.

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.

Preferred Qualifications

At least one year of experience in medical technology, molecular biology, or microbiology. Basic understanding or demonstrated knowledge of microbial culture, DNA extraction, PCR, and sequencing.  Experience writing reports and giving presentations.  Experience analyzing data, and preparing data summaries.

Conditions of Employment

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

Visa sponsorship may be available for this position, in accordance with applicable federal requirements.

Travel, up to 10% of the time, will be required.

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.

This position is fully onsite and does not allow telecommuting.

The incumbent in this position will be required to wear personal protective clothing and equipment.

HRI participates in the E-Verify Program.  

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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, HRI plays a cru