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About the Role
Health Research, Inc. is seeking a Research Scientist I to support grant-funded studies investigating vector biology and vector-borne virus transmission. The role involves maintaining insectary laboratories, including high-containment facilities, and performing experimental infections and sample processing. This position contributes to the Wadsworth Center’s mission in protecting and promoting public health in New York.
Responsibilities
- Maintenance of state-of-the-art insectary laboratories, including high-containment laboratories, and the arthropods housed in these facilities.
- Perform experimental infections in live vectors.
- Process and test experimental and field-derived samples.
Requirements
- 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.
- 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 GraphPad Prism and R.
- Experience writing SOPs and maintaining organized lab records/inventory.
- 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.
- Must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the official work location.
- Must reside in or be willing to relocate to New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Vermont, or Massachusetts prior to hire.
- Must wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to a Powered Air-Purifying Respirator (PAPRs).
Skills
- Vector biology
- Arthropod handling
- Virology
- Molecular biology techniques
- Pathogen quantification
- Field studies
- Working with infectious agents (BSL-2, BSL-3)
- Laboratory maintenance and repair
- Statistical analysis software (GraphPad Prism, R)
- SOP writing
- Lab record keeping
- Inventory management
Location
- New York City, Nassau, Rockland, Suffolk, or Westchester Counties
- New York
- New Jersey
- Connecticut
- Massachusetts
- Vermont
Work Type
- Onsite
- Grant funded
Experience Level
- Two years of research experience with a Bachelor's degree
- One year of research experience with a Master's degree
- At least three years of research experience with a Bachelor's degree (preferred)
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree in chemical, biological, or physical sciences
- Master's degree in chemical, biological, or physical sciences
Salary/Compensations
- $69,764.00 Annually
- $4,000 annual downstate adjustment for specific New York locations (pro-rated for part-time)
Benefits
- Health, dental and vision insurance
- 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
- Retirement Benefits (New York State and Local Retirement System, optional enrollment in New York State Deferred Compensation Plan)
- Postretirement Health Benefits Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
About the Company
- Health Research, Inc. (HRI) is a dynamic non-profit organization dedicated to making a difference in public health and advancing scientific research.
- 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.
- HRI is 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.
Equal Opportunity
- HRI participates in the E-Verify Program.
- Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Qualified Individuals with Disabilities/Qualified Protected Veterans