Assistant Research Scientist JR-0000677

Health Research, Inc. (HRI) contributes to the health and well-being of the people of New York State by complementing and enabling the strategic public health goals of the New York State Department of Health (DOH), Roswell Park Cancer Institute Corporation (RPCIC), and other health-related entities.

HRI provides best-in-class resource administration for stakeholders and programs related to the work and priorities of the Department of Health and its other partners. HRI does this through the provision of knowledge, expertise, funding guidance, and fiduciary oversight of sponsored program funding for public health and research programs in concert with community partnerships.

Health Research, Inc. (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 towards health insurance premiums and eligible medical expenses;
• Employee Assistance Program - Provides educational and wellness programs, training, and 24/7 confidential services to assist employees, both personally and professionally;
• And so much more!

Job Description:

The Assistant Research Scientist will assist with various projects focused on the detection and/or characterization of viral vaccine-preventable disease agents and other human pathogenic viruses using molecular and cell culture-based methods. Specific duties include assisting with diagnostic, surveillance, and reference testing; assisting with assay development and validation; and assisting with general laboratory housekeeping duties. Other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in biology, microbiology, medical technology, molecular biology, or a related field and one year of research experience; OR a master’s degree in biology, microbiology, medical technology, molecular biology, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a biological/biomedical science.  At least one year of experience with handling infectious agents and with molecular methods for the detection and/or characterization of viral pathogens or other pathogens. Experience with cell or viral culture systems. Database management knowledge and/or experience.  

Conditions of Employment

Grant funded position. Compliance with funding requirements such as time and effort reporting, grant deliverables, and contract deliverables, is required. 

Travel, up to 10% of the time, will be required.

This position requires that the incumbent will report to the official work location and live within commuting distance to the official work location. Telecommuting will not be available.

HRI participates in the E-Verify Program.  

HRI has a long-standing dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce. HRI is committed to the principle of non-discrimination in all phases of its employment procedures and practices.

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

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