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Review Vacancy
Date Posted 08/10/26
Applications Due08/24/26
Vacancy ID221528
NY HELPNo
AgencyHealth, Department of
TitleAssistant Research Scientist (Analytical Chemistry) - 1481
Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences
Salary Grade14
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $53764 to $68630 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Workweek Mon-Fri
"Other" Explanation Hours may vary during budget or other high priority times.
Hours Per Week 37.5
Workday
From 9 AM
To 5 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
County Albany
Street Address Wadsworth Center/ Division of Environmental Health Sciences
Empire State Plaza
City Albany
StateNY
Zip Code12237
Duties Description An Assistant Research Scientist is needed to support the Wadsworth Center's Cannabis Reference Laboratory. The Cannabis Reference Laboratory was established to serve the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) and provide scientific expertise to identify and quantitate contaminants that are known or suspected to be hazardous to public health. The Assistant Research Scientist will be responsible for researching and analyzing cannabis samples for filth and foreign material, water activity, and moisture content on cannabis products, developing, validating, and implementing a new method, and compiling and communicating the results.
Minimum Qualifications Non-Competitive: Bachelor's degree or higher in the Natural Sciences and one year post-degree professional research experience in an appropriate field.
Substitution: 30 graduate hours leading to an advanced degree in an appropriate field may be substituted for the required experience.
Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience in the analysis of bulk environmental and/or plant materials by stereoscopic specimen microscopy and physical chemistry (i.e. moisture content, water activity, gravimetric reduction); ability to improve current methods or develop and validate sampling and analytical methods; strong knowledge of data processing, Microsoft Office, and principles of quantitative analysis; basic knowledge of microscopic imaging; proficiency working in a regulated laboratory environment (preferably cannabis or ISO 17025); and ability to troubleshoot and maintain laboratory instrumentation.
Additional Comments Dependent upon the initial assignment or subsequent reassignment of this position satisfactory background checks may be required. Additionally, exposure to potentially hazardous substances may be involved with this position; the selected candidate may be required to wear personal protective clothing and equipment and may undergo pre-employment and/or periodic health evaluations and receive specific immunizations.
When reviewing qualifications, omissions and vagueness cannot be interpreted in the candidate's favor. Candidates are responsible for providing accurate and clear descriptions of their experience demonstrating how they meet the minimum qualifications.
We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:
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: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htm
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Name Human Resources Management Group, NMH/ARS/1481
Telephone 518 486-1812
Fax 518 473-3395
Email Address resume@health.ny.gov
Address
Street Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza, Room 2217
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12237
Notes on ApplyingPlease submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference NMH/ARS/1481 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, NMH/ARS/1481, 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. Resumes will be accepted until August 24, 2026.
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