Research Scientist

Applications to be submitted by August 31, 2026

P18

Minimum: $69,764.00 - Maximum: $69,764.00 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).

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- Wadsworth Center

Health Research, Inc. is seeking a Research Scientist I to work within the Bureau of Viral Replication and Vector Biology, Wadsworth Center, New York State Department of Health. The incumbent will support multiple investigators carrying out cutting‑edge grant‑funded studies investigating vector biology and vector‑borne virus transmission. The Research Scientist I will be responsible for the maintenance of state‑of‑the‑art insectary laboratories, including high‑containment laboratories, and the arthropods housed in these facilities.

The incumbent will additionally perform experimental infections in live vectors, and both processing and testing of experimental and field‑derived samples.

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®!

Bachelor’s degree in chemical, biological, or physical sciences and two years of research experience; OR a master’s degree in chemical, biological, or physical sciences and one year of research experience.

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical, biological, or physical sciences and at least three years of research experience.
• Academic and/or work experience in vector biology.
• Experience working with arthropods including mosquitoes and ticks.
• Experience with virology.
• Experience in molecular biology techniques, including but not limited to pathogen quantification via classical and/or molecular techniques.
• Experience with field studies or collections.
• Experience working with infectious agents, including both BSL-2 and BSL-3 pathogens.
• Experience troubleshooting and coordinating laboratory maintenance and repairs.
• Experience using statistical analysis software including but not limited to Graph Pad Prism and R.
• Experience writing SOPs and maintaining organized lab records/inventory.

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) including but not limited to a Powered Air‑Purifying Respirator (PAPRs).

HRI participates in the E‑Verify Program.

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

www.healthresearch.org

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.

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