Employment Opportunities

Project Aide New Scotland Avenue Administration JR-0001262
Applications due 12/21/24
The Project Aide will provide support to the Wadsworth Center's NSA Administration office. The incumbent will assist with Wadsworth's continued response to COVID-19 and other emerging pathogens by assisting with recruitments including but not limited to scheduling interviews, entering and tracking of purchase orders, maintaining supply inventory; routing incoming calls from the public to appropriate staff; drafting letters, notes, and/or memos as requested; maintaining filing systems; scheduling meetings and reserving conference rooms upon request; assisting with the tracking and processing of travel requests; updating Wadsworth directory information and organizational charts and other related duties as assigned.

This position will be part of a dynamic team serving the Wadsworth Center’s mission in the New York State Department of Health’s efforts to protect and promote the health of New York’s citizens. Come be a part of Science in the Pursuit of Health®!

Assistant Research Scientist (Analytical Chemistry) Vacancy ID 174894
Applications due 12/17/24
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, developing, validating, and implementing a new method, and compiling and communicating the results.

Research Scientist 1 (Epidemiology) Newborn Screening Vacancy ID 173511
Applications due 12/13/24
The primary purpose of this position is to assist the Newborn Screening Program with epidemiological research and surveillance of pre-analytic factors associated with the submission of newborn dried blood specimens and demographic data by birthing facilities with the end goal of quality improvement. The incumbent will work both independently and under the direction of senior scientists to contribute directly towards problem definition, study design, execution, analyses, interpretation and presentation of results. The incumbent will assist with surveillance to identify and reduce risk factors that can impact newborn screening pre-analytic processes and outcomes; monitor and evaluate the site-specific and aggregate analyses of birthing facilities, including specimen collection, specimen transport to the state public health laboratory, specimen quality and demographic data associated with newborn specimens.

Research Scientist 5 (Clinical Genetics) Newborn Screening Vacancy ID 173890
Applications due 12/17/24
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.

Research Scientist I JR-0001208
Applications due 12/13/24
Health Research, Inc. is seeking a Research Scientist I to work within the Wadsworth Center’s Laboratory of Viral Diseases. The incumbent will perform molecular testing and whole genome sequencing on circulating and emerging human viral pathogens, including SARS-CoV-2 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).  Testing will include analysis of both human and wastewater samples.  Additional duties will include test result importation into LIMS, data analysis, sequence annotation and curation, and sequence uploads to multiple public databases.  The Research Scientist I will also contribute, as needed, with viral culture in both BSL2 and BSL3 laboratories, as well as the general laboratory for emergency preparedness and outbreak support.

As a member of the largest state public health Virology laboratory team in the U.S., the Research Scientist I will participate in the detection and characterization of multiple viral pathogens of major public health interest, development of future techniques, as well as contribute to the largest state wastewater surveillance program in the country.

This position will be part of a dynamic research and development team serving the Wadsworth Center’s mission in the New York State Department of Health’s efforts to protect and promote the health of New York’s citizens. Come be a part of Science in the Pursuit of Health! 

Research Scientist 5 (Virology) Vacancy ID 175151
Applications due 12/20/24
The Wadsworth Center, the nation’s premier state public health research laboratory, is recruiting for a Deputy Chief for the Laboratory of Viral Diseases (LVD). The LVD includes General Virology, Viral Encephalitis, Vaccine Preventable Diseases, Research and Development Groups and two national reference and surveillance centers. The LVD has developed and validated molecular tests including whole-genome sequencing for molecular epidemiology and virus evolution studies. The incumbent will provide leadership for staff performing reference laboratory testing services, outbreak investigations, surveillance, and research for a variety of viral agents, including those causing respiratory, gastroenteric and exanthematous diseases. Work will include virus identification and characterization with advanced molecular methods, culture and isolation to produce virus stocks and development of new molecular tests for novel viruses. The incumbent will work closely with the Laboratory Chief, LVD staff and colleagues in the NYS Department of Health’s Division of Epidemiology to provide laboratory support for outbreak investigations and participate in Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) sponsored programs. The pursuit of applied research activities is a major emphasis and there are ample opportunities for collaborative efforts with other programs and other institutions The Wadsworth Center (www.wadsworth.org) is the country’s most comprehensive state public health laboratory with a staff of about 700, that includes over 100 doctoral level scientists.

Research Scientist 5 Microbial Pathogenesis and Immunology Laboratory Vacancy ID 175154
Applications due 12/20/24
The Wadsworth Center (www.wadsworth.org) is the most comprehensive state-public-health laboratory in the country, and includes a dynamic research atmosphere focused on infectious, genetic, and environmental diseases and their impact on human health. The incumbant will join a highly interactive group of research scientists applying genomics, immunology, microbiology and structural biology to study the molecular genetics/biology of bacteria and viruses (bacterial and eukaryotic) in both model and pathogenic organisms to determine mechanisms of pathogenesis. Research areas of interest include studies of basic biological processes in bacteria and viruses and mechanisms of pathogenesis, including those causing zoonotic and vector-borne diseases, which will expand the Wadsworth Center's current research efforts in infectious diseases and host biology.

Research Scientist II JR-0001246
Applications due 12/27/24
Health Research, Inc. is seeking a Research Scientist II to work within the Wadsworth Center.  As a member of the largest state public health Virology laboratory team in the US, the successful applicant for this position will participate in the characterization of circulating and emerging human viral pathogens of major public health interest, including influenza and other non-influenza respiratory viruses. State-of-the-art methods employed in this work include numerous molecular detection and sequencing techniques. The incumbent will assist with the characterization of viruses detected in specimens, the development of future analysis methods and pipelines, and aid in critical response efforts to disease threats.

This position will be part of a dynamic team serving the Wadsworth Center’s mission in the New York State Department of Health’s efforts to protect and promote the health of New York’s citizens. Come be a part of Science in the Pursuit of Health®

Director, Software Engineering JR-0001237
Applications due 12/9/24
Health Research, Inc. is seeking a Director, Software Engineering, who will be dedicated to growing and sustaining technology to meet the business needs of an innovative scientific organization while promoting engineering and operational excellence. The incumbent will work within the Wadsworth Center.

Innovative, multidisciplinary research. Complex diagnostics and novel detection methods. High-tech instrumentation and state-of-the-art laboratory services. All are components of the scientific community that is the Wadsworth Center of the New York State Department of Health.  This position will be part of a dynamic team serving the information technology needs of Wadsworth Center. Wadsworth Center serves a vital role in the New York State Department of Health’s efforts to protect and promote the health of New York’s citizens.  Come be a part of Science in the Pursuit of Health ®!

The Director, Software Engineering will be responsible for the direction, oversight and management of complex information technology projects and all associated activities and staff for the Software Engineering function at Wadsworth Center.  This position will provide leadership, guidance, and direction for the Software Engineering function including oversight and coordination of the software development staff and operations.  This position will direct and oversee Wadsworth Center's critical applications supporting laboratory information management systems, kit ordering and other Wadsworth core functions.  This position will be responsible for leading and supervising software engineering teams through architecting, designing, building, testing, and implementing innovative services and technical solutions across our full stack.  The Director of Software Engineering will be responsible for the technical roadmap for Wadsworth’s platform, as well as their team’s performance and career development.  The incumbent will encourage innovation and implementation of new technology, and ensure scalable, secure and resilient implementations. The Director, Software Engineering will be responsible for continuity of services and being a change agent.   Other related duties as assigned.

Technical Support Specialist II JR-0001240
Applications due 12/11/24
The Technical Support Specialist II will troubleshoot and provide technical support to the network infrastructure for Wadsworth systems in support of the Advanced Molecular Detection grant.  The incumbent will join a team responsible for the design and documentation of networking infrastructure. The incumbent will also contribute to the design, implementation and maintenance of high availability for core network routers; maintain the Wadsworth wireless network and access point mapping at Wadsworth work sites and perform other appropriate related duties as assigned.

This position will be part of a dynamic research and development team serving the Wadsworth Center’s mission in the New York State Department of Health’s efforts to protect and promote the health of New York’s citizens. Come be a part of Science in the Pursuit of Health!