Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

NY HELP Yes

Agency Health, Department of

Title Laboratory Specialist 1 or Laboratory Specialist Trainee ( NY HELPS) - 11901

Occupational Category Other Professional Careers

Salary Grade 18

Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary Range From $49363 to $82656 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

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

ESP, Corning Tower

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12237

Minimum Qualifications Transfer appointment: Current New York State Department of Health employee with permanent or contingent-permanent status as Laboratory Specialist 1(G18), Laboratory Specialist Trainee 1 (NS) or Laboratory Specialist Trainee 2 (NS), OR a New York State employee with one year or more of permanent or contingent-permanent service in a title at or above G11 and determined to be eligible for transfer to Laboratory Specialist 1 (G18), Laboratory Specialist Trainee 1(NS), or Laboratory Specialist Trainee 2 (NS) under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. For more information on the types of transfers, transfer eligibility criteria, and the current transfer determinations for your title, visit the following website:https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/index.cfm. List appointment: Active list candidate on the New York State Department of Civil Service's Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) select eligible list #50-002 with a score of 100.0 or above.NY HELPS appointment: To be eligible for a NY HELPS appointment, the candidate must have:Laboratory Specialist Trainee 1, G-NS: A bachelor's or higher degree in bacteriology, biochemistry, biological science, biology, chemical science, chemistry, environmental biology, environmental science, environmental studies, environmental toxicology, genetics, medical technology, microbiology, molecular biology, or natural science. Laboratory Specialist Trainee 2, G-NS: A bachelor's or higher degree in bacteriology, biochemistry, biological science, biology, chemical science, chemistry, environmental biology, environmental science, environmental studies, environmental toxicology, genetics, medical technology, microbiology, molecular biology, or natural science AND one year of experience using a variety of laboratory techniques and equipment; coordinating laboratory testing and research activities; and/or directing specialized laboratory programs. Laboratory Specialist 1, G18: A bachelor's or higher degree in bacteriology, biochemistry, biological science, biology, chemical science, chemistry, environmental biology, environmental science, environmental studies, environmental toxicology, genetics, medical technology, microbiology, molecular biology, or natural science AND two years of experience using a variety of laboratory techniques and equipment; coordinating laboratory testing and research activities; and/or directing specialized laboratory programs. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in a chemistry or analytical chemistry laboratory with standard preparation, sample preparation, sample extraction, and gas chromatography (GC) systems. Knowledge of quality assurance, quality control, and environmental laboratory regulations.

Duties Description Under direct supervision of a Research Scientist 2, the incumbent provides technical and scientific support to the Laboratory of Organic Analytical Chemistry’s Gas Chromatography Laboratory. Specific duties include: 1) Sample Preparation (30%)• Extraction and esterification of drinking water samples by liquid-liquid microextraction, following prescribed EPA methodology. • Prepare necessary standards and reagents related to the extraction. • Extract other organic contaminants in environmental matrices following existing SOPs, as needed.2) Sample Analysis (40%)• Analysis of drinking water samples by Gas Chromatography (GC) coupled with electron capture detection (ECD) for herbicides using prescribed EPA methods.• Validate herbicide proficiency test samples for the Division of Environmental Health Sciences PT Program.• Analyze other organic contaminants in environmental matrices following existing SOPs, as needed.3) Data Reporting/Record Keeping/Inventory (15%)• Enter test results into the Center Laboratory Information Management System (CLIMS). • Organize and manage all necessary test record-keeping responsibilities.• Review, revise, and draft SOPs as needed for approval.• Order supplies as needed.4) Instrument Maintenance (15%):• Assist with routine maintenance and record keeping on instruments and equipment used in the above analysis.• Troubleshoot analytical problems related to sample extraction and analysis.• Calibrate and validate support equipment at required frequencies and maintain records.

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.

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Name Human Resources Management Group, MPP/LS1/11901

Telephone 518-486-1812

Fax 518-473-3395

Email Address resume@health.ny.gov

Address

Street RM 2217 Corning Tower, ESP

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12237

Notes on Applying Please submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference MPP/LS1/11901 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, MPP/LS1/11901, 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 July 5, 2024.