Assistant Research Scientist

Responsibilities

• 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®!

Requirements

• 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
• Experience in and/or academic knowledge of molecular biology and microbiology.
• Hands-on experience in DNA and RNA extraction and/or library preparation and/or PCR and/or sequencing workflows, and/or quality assessment of biological samples.
• Experience analyzing, interpreting, and summarizing complex datasets to support research goals and downstream applications.
• Experience with computational data analysis and instrument control software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, along with good organizational skills.
• Conditions of Employment
• Grant funded position expected to last one year from the date of hire. Compliance with funding requirements such as time and effort reporting, grant deliverables, and contract deliverables, is required.
• Valid and unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. is required. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• 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 equipment (PPE).
• This position may require occasional work on weekends, after-hours, and holidays.
• HRI participates in the E-Verify Program.
• Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Qualified Individuals with Disabilities/Qualified Protected Veterans
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• HRI offers a robust, comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including:
• Health, dental and vision insurance - Several comprehensive health insurance plans to choose from;
• 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 - Assistance is available for individuals pursuing educational or training opportunities;
• 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. HRI provides a postretirement Heal

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Additional Information

Applications to be submitted by June 29, 2026 Compensation Grade: P14 Compensation Details: Minimum: $56,025.00 - Maximum: $56,025.00 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:

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