Assistant Research Scientist

Healthresearch; United States; Sur place; USD 50 000 - 62 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Tuition support

Paid time off

Résumé du poste

Health Research, Inc. seeks an Assistant Research Scientist to support the LOAC Laboratory’s chemical terrorism and public health emergency program. The role involves analyzing clinical samples for trace organic chemicals using LC/MS and GC/MS, maintaining documentation, and preparing QC samples and SOPs.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree (or Master’s) in a relevant field and compliance with federal clinical testing requirements. Travel up to 10% and full onsite work are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in a relevant field from an accredited institution.
• Education must meet federal requirements for staff performing clinical testing.

Responsabilités

• Assist with analyzing clinical samples for organic chemicals using LC/MS/GC/MS.
• Maintain laboratory documentation and prepare QC samples.
• Process data and assist with reports and SOPs.
• Assist with other related duties as needed.

Connaissances

Analytical organic lab experience

Sample preparation

LC/MS and GC/MS

SPE and related techniques

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in chemical/biological/medical lab science

Master’s degree in chemical/biological/medical lab science

Outils

LC/MS

GC/MS

SPE

Description du poste

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).

(OC) WADS DEHS - Organic Analytical Chemistry

Job Description

Health Research, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Research Scientist. The Assistant Research Scientist will support the Division of Environmental Health Sciences' N-C Organic Chemistry (LOAC) Laboratory's chemical terrorism and public health emergency program. The incumbent will assist with analyzing clinical samples for (ultra-) trace levels of organic chemicals using techniques based on chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry (LC/MS and GC/MS). The incumbent will also maintain appropriate laboratory documentation, prepare quality control samples, process data, assist with preparing reports and standard operating procedures, and assist with performing other appropriate related duties.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology and one year of research experience; OR a master's degree in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology. Degrees 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 in an analytical organic laboratory.
• Experience with sample preparation and analysis of biological/clinical samples for organic chemical analysis.
• Hands on experience and in-depth knowledge of liquid chromatography mass spectrometry (LC/MS) gas chromatography mass spectrometry (GC/MS), automated solid phase extraction (SPE) and other related techniques.
• Experience working within a CLIA-regulated laboratory performing high complexity testing, reporting patient test results, writing CLIA-compliant SOPs, preparing for CLIA-audits and inspections, and other activities related to the clinical quality management system.

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 equipment (PPE).
• HRI participates in the E-Verify Program.

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

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, HRI plays 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.

Benefits

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 Health Benefits Plan for qualified retirees to use towa