Research Scientist 4 (Clinical Genetics)

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Agency Health, Department of

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Title Research Scientist 4 (Clinical Genetics) - 14645

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Occupational Category Other Professional Careers

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Salary Grade 27

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Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

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Salary Range From $106898 to $131665 Annually

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Employment Type Full-Time

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Appointment Type Permanent

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Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

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Travel Percentage 10%

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Workweek Mon-Fri

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Hours Per Week 37.5

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Workday

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From 8 AM

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To 4 PM

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Flextime allowed? No

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Mandatory overtime? No

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Compressed workweek allowed? No

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Telecommuting allowed? No

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County Albany

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Street Address Wadsworth Center/Division of Genetics/Newborn Screening Program

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120 New Scotland Ave

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City Albany

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State NY

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Zip Code 12208

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Duties Description The Research Scientist 4 will provide programmatic oversight of the administration and operation of the Newborn Screening Program’s Molecular and Research Laboratories. This incumbent will ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, onboard new assays to detect conditions in newborns, and develop plans for continuous quality improvement based on data and program priorities. Responsibilities include ensuring accurate result reporting; implementing screening for new conditions (test development, and validation); exploring new testing technologies; seeking extramural funding; and authoring manuscripts.

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Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a Natural Science and five years of professional post-degree research experience** in the appropriate field.**Substitutions: master’s degree in an appropriate field may substitute for one year of experience, and Ph.D./Doctorate in an appropriate field may substitute for an additional year of experience.Preferred Qualifications: Doctoral degree in Human Genetics/Genomics, Genetic Epidemiology or related field. American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ABMGG) Board certified, or, eligible in Laboratory Genetics and Genomics or holder of a NYS Certificate of Qualification in Genetic Testing is preferred. Experience in clinical genetic testing, newborn screening, gene variant classification, laboratory management, and grant management is also preferred.

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Additional Comments This position will require the incumbent meet all Federal requirements for staff who perform clinical testing, including the educational requirements. These requirements can be found here: upon the initial assignment or subsequent reassignment of this position satisfactory background checks may be required. Permanent, non-competitive, fulltime. Since exposure to potentially hazardous substances may be involved with this position, the selected candidate will be required to wear personal protective clothing and equipment. Work hours may be variable. Some travel may be required.This position may require travel throughout New York State including overnights to areas not served by public transportation.NYS Department of Health does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts. The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit:

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Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

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Name Human Resources Management; MPP/RS4/14645

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Telephone 518-486-1812

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Fax 518-473-3395

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Email Address

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Address

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Street Room 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza,

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City Albany

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State NY

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Zip Code 12237

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Notes on Applying Please submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to , with Reference MPP/RS4/14645 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, MPP/RS4/14645, Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237-0012, or by fax to (518) 473-3395. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.