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Research Scientist 1 (Analytical Chemistry) - 14443
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NYS Department of Civil Service
Albany, NY (In Person)
$76,044 Salary, Full-Time
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Job Description
Date Posted:
05/19/26Applications Due:
06/03/26Vacancy ID:
216382 Position Information NY HELPNo AgencyHealth, Department of TitleResearch Scientist 1 (Analytical Chemistry) - 14443 Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences Salary Grade18 Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) Salary RangeFrom $66951 to $85138 Annually Employment TypeFull-Time Appointment TypePermanent Jurisdictional ClassNon-competitive Class Travel Percentage0% Schedule WorkweekMon-Fri Hours Per Week37.5 Workday From9 AM To5 PM Flextime allowed?No Mandatory overtime?
No Compressed workweek allowed?
No Telecommuting allowed?
No Location CountyAlbany Street AddressWadsworth Center/ Division of Environmental Health Sciences Empire State Plaza CityAlbany StateNY Zip Code12237 Job Specifics Duties DescriptionA Research Scientist 1 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 chemical contaminants that are known or suspected to be hazardous to public health. The Research Scientist 1 will be responsible for researching and analyzing cannabis samples for terpenes, developing, validating, and implementing a new method, and compiling and communicating the results.
Minimum QualificationsNon-Competitive:
bachelor's degree in Natural Sciences and two years of post-degree professional research experience- in an appropriate field.
Substitutions:
master's degree in an appropriate field may substitute for one year of experience, and Ph.D. in an appropriate field may substitute for an additional year of experience.Preferred Qualifications:
One to three years of hands on experience with Gas Chromatography or Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry instrumentation and software; experience with the development or revision of new and existing methodologies under quality assurance laboratory guidelines; experience with laboratory documentation, inventory, and/or sample documentation; familiarity with Microsoft Office and Excel as applications to quality control and data review; and the ability to identify and troubleshoot instrumentation issues and effect basic repairs, if needed. Additional CommentsDependent upon the initial assignment or subsequent reassignment of this position satisfactory background checks will 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. We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:- Holiday & Paid Time Off
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
- Pension from New York State Employees' Retirement System
- Shift & Geographic pay differentials
- Affordable Health Care options
- Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
- NYS Deferred Compensation plan
- Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
- And many more.