Assistant Research Scientist

Applications to be submitted by September 03, 2025

Compensation Grade:

P14

Compensation Details:

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

Department

(OC) WADS - Wadsworth Center

Job Description:

Responsibilities

Health Research, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Research Scientist to work within the Wadsworth Center, Division of Genetics. The Assistant Research Scientist will assist with research projects. The research explores mechanisms and principles of horizontal gene transfer and cell-cell communication in mycobacteria. The incumbent will be part of an interdisciplinary research team that combines microbial genetics, biochemistry, molecular and cell biology to understand how mycobacteria interact in populations and how those interactions induce specific responses. The project involves studies of horizontal gene transfer that drives mycobacterial evolution and higher-order activities of mycobacterial populations in culture and in infection. The incumbent will join a highly interactive and social laboratory that will further scientific training in state-of-the-art instruments, methods and analyses. Other opportunities for professional development include seminars, group discussions and presentations of findings to Wadsworth Center colleagues.

 

Cell-cell communication between mycobacteria, is a recent and novel discovery made by the laboratory, and the genes involved in the communication pathway are conserved in both pathogenic and environmental mycobacteria. The goal of this grant-funded research is to functionally characterize cell-cell communication and determine its role in the biology and pathogenesis of mycobacteria. [https://www.wadsworth.org/research/laboratories/derbyshire-gray].

 

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 a related field and one year of research experience; OR a Master's degree in a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in biological sciences or related field. Experience conducting PCR in a research laboratory. Experience creating plasmids for protein expression in bacteria. Experience expressing and purifying protein from E. coli. Experience working with mycobacteria in liquid cultures or agar plates.

Conditions of Employment

Grant funded position. Compliance with funding requirements such as time and effort reporting, grant deliverables, and contract deliverables, is 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. Telecommuting will not be available.

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

This position may require infrequent work on weekends, after-hours, and holidays.

HRI participates in the E-Verify Program.  

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