Employment Opportunities | New York State Department of Health, Wadsworth Center

The Wadsworth Center is staffed through the NYS Department of Health (DOH) and Health Research, Inc. (HRI). We encourage you to navigate to their respective pages if interested in a career at the Center.

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Open Positions

APHL-CDC Public Health Laboratory Fellowships

Division of Genetics

Research Scientist 5 - Clinical Genetics Newborn Screening Vacancy ID 166963

Research Scientist 5 - Clinical Genetics Newborn Screening Vacancy ID 166963
Applications due 9/20/24
The Research Scientist 5 will provide programmatic oversight of the administration and operation of the Newborn Screening Program’s Tandem Mass Spec Disorders Laboratory. This position will ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, advance liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) methods and develop plans for continuous quality improvement based on data and program priorities. The candidate will ensure accurate result reporting, implement screening for new conditions (test development, and validation), explore new testing technologies, seek extramural funding and write manuscripts.

Division of Laboratory Operations

Plant Utilities Engineer 1 (NY HELPS) Facilities Management - Vacancy ID 166548

Plant Utilities Engineer 1 (NY HELPS) Facilities Management - Vacancy ID 166548
Applications due 9/13/24
The Plant Utilities Engineer 1 will operate, maintain and repair mechanical and electrical equipment providing heat, steam, hot water, ventilation, air conditioning and electrical distribution in a safe and efficient manner. May also be responsible for supervising Plant Utilities Assistants, helpers, contractors, and tradespeople. Candidate should have the training and ability to work in confined spaces.

Maintenance Supervisor 1 Facilities Management Vacancy ID 166732

Maintenance Supervisor 1 Facilities Management Vacancy ID 166732
Applications due 9/18/24
The Maintenance Supervisor 1 will be assigned to David Axelrod Institiute and will be responsible for managing and supporting maintenance activities, including building trades and shops for state and contract trades staff, state and contract custodial staff, review of purchase requests, assisting with laboratory renovation projects, and equipment management.