Research Scientist I

Research Scientist I

The Research Scientist I will be responsible for the analysis of ultra-trace levels of organic chemicals in human and environmental specimens including sample preparation, extraction, instrumental analysis, data analysis, and preparation of data reports. The incumbent will also be responsible for contributing to the development and validation of high-resolution mass spectrometric methods for the analysis of ultra-trace levels of organic chemicals in human and environmental specimens.

The incumbent will also be responsible for maintenance of LC-MS/MS and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) instruments.

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in method development and analysis of a multiclass of environmental chemicals comprising of plasticize rs, environmental phenols, and pesticides through a single extraction and LC-MS/MS analysis in human biological specimens such as urine and blood.
• Experience in measuring single class organic environmental chemicals such as perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), organophosphate ester (OPE) flame retardants and plasticize rs (OPFR), oxidative stress biomarkers, pesticides, plasticize rs, environmental phenols, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), tobacco metabolites, forest fire biomarkers, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in human biological specimens at ultra trace levels.
• Experience in participating in NIH funded human biomonitoring research projects.
• Experience in participating in proficiency testing programs.

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.

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.

HRI participates in the E-Verify Program.

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