Employment Opportunities

Research Scientist 4 (Analytical Chemistry) Vacancy ID 211200

Applications due 4/8/26

The Wadsworth Center operates with the Office of Cannabis Management to serve as the New York State Cannabis Reference Laboratory. A Research Scientist 4 is needed to lead the organic section of the Cannabis Reference Laboratory Program. The incumbent will provide oversight, technical leadership, and direction of the daily operations of the Cannabis Reference Laboratory including testing, research investigations, and research into new methods and assays.

Assistant Research Scientist (Analytical Chemistry) Vacancy ID 211805

Applications Due 3/31/26

The Wadsworth Center’s Division of Environmental Health Science’s operates a centralized sample accessioning laboratory unit that is responsible for the receipt, logging, and distribution of over 3000 environmental and clinical samples received by the Division for public health testing annually. This unit is also responsible for the coordination of sampling schedules and events, communications with sample submitters, and the development and maintenance of procedures and records used to support these activities.

Research Scientist 2 (Analytical Chemistry) Vacancy ID 212102

Applications due 4/3/26

The Wadsworth Center’s Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry, Potable Water, and Ambient Air laboratories in the Laboratory of Organic Analytical Chemistry (LOAC) is seeking a Research Scientist 2 to ensure continuity of critical public health services, maintain laboratory certification and support increasing workload demands. This position serves a vital role in the supervision of key laboratory staff, proficiency in data review of time critical samples, and the continual operation of two laboratories. The laboratories analyze drinking water for over 60 individual volatile organic compounds and ambient air for over 50 volatile organic compounds. This position also supports the annual NYS Specific Organic Contaminants (SOC) State Assisted Sampling Program which assists counties whose local governments do not have the financial resources to effectively monitor their residents’ drinking water systems. This includes weekly monitoring of water supplies with short turnaround times, identifying issues through analysis that may jeopardize the future health of these residents and working with these counties to mitigate potential contaminants that may occur through improper contamination of local water supplies.

Plant Utilities Assistant (NY HELPS) Vacancy ID 212502

Applications due 4/9/26

Under the direct supervision of a Plant Utilities Engineer, the Plant Utilities Assistant will be responsible for assisting in the operation, maintenance and repair of mechanical, electrical and control equipment providing heat, hot water, ventilation and air conditioning, maintaining and repairing boilers, pumps, controls, other power plant auxiliary equipment, and electrical and mechanical stationary equipment.

Assistant Research Scientist Mycology Laboratory JR-0002051

Applications due 4/3/26

The Assistant Research Scientist will work within the Wadsworth Center Mycology Laboratory to assist with surveillance activities of fungal pathogens of public health importance. The incumbent will perform culture and molecular-based technologies for identification and screening of fungal pathogens. These will include culturing of fungal pathogens on different media, identification by Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization-Time of Flight Mass Spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS) and by molecular methods. The incumbent will also provide support to staff who perform assay development and validation; assist with the collection and deposition of yeasts and molds in Mycology Culture Collection Repository, and perform data entry in the Wadsworth Center’s Clinical Laboratory Information Management System (CLIMS). The incumbent will perform all quality assurance and quality controls pertaining to test performed.

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®!

Research Scientist 5 (Microbiology) Vacancy ID 211530

Applicaitons due 3/26/26

The Wadsworth Center, New York State Department of Health, is seeking an outstanding scientist at the Assistant or Associate Professor level to establish a competitive, extramurally funded research program with a focus on zoonotic and/or vector-borne pathogens (bacterial and viral). Specific areas of interest include studies on the mechanisms of transmission, vector and host-pathogen interactions, vector biology, molecular virology, and viral pathogenesis. Applicants that contribute to the Wadsworth Center’s current research efforts in infectious diseases and host biology are encouraged to apply.

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 successful applicant will join a highly interactive group of research scientists applying genomics, structural biology, immunology, microbiology, pathogen surveillance and disease ecology to study the biology of pathogens in both model and pathogenic organisms. Applicants employing innovative, cutting-edge techniques in these areas are especially encouraged to apply.

Health Program Administrator JR-0002055

Applications due 4/1/26

The Health Program Administrator will assist in the coordination of administrative duties related to laboratory practices integral to the Division of Infectious Diseases' ability to provide effective and flexible response to public health needs to provide the necessary administrative support for infectious disease testing, disease outbreaks, pandemics, and surge testing events. Duties will include but are not limited to: supporting grant management activities; assisting in the coordination or facilitation of personnel transactions for surge hiring; contributing toward the development and implementation of progress reports; maintaining detailed tracking and reporting of emergency purchasing activities to ensure appropriate expenditures; preparing grant related budget summaries and performing other appropriate grant related duties; contributing toward the development and monitoring of related subcontracts.

Administrative Assistant 1 or Administrative Assistant Trainee (NY HELPS) - Vacancy ID 211740

Applications due 3/31/26

The Administrative Assistant 1 will provide administrative support to the Wadsworth Center's New Scotland Avenue (NSA) Administrative Office. NSA Admin. provides support to over 400 staff, volunteers, and students at four locations. Specific duties include, but are not limited to: processing incoming and outgoing employee paperwork, updating Wadsworth Center directory and organizational charts; answer and refer telephone calls, assist with scheduling meetings, both virtual and in person, using technology such as WebEx and Microsoft Teams; maintain electronic filing and storage, operate office equipment such as printers, scanners and copiers, arranging for repairs as needed; update tracking systems and distribute incoming mail; assist lab staff with required travel paperwork to seek appropriate approvals, process reimbursements, and answer travel questions; prepare, track, and coordinate assignments, documents, and spreadsheets using various software programs; maintain supplies and equipment inventory, ordering as needed; special projects and other duties as assigned.

Laboratory Center Administrator (NY HELPS) Vacancy ID 211950

Applications due 4/1/26

This position will be assigned to the Wadsworth Center's administrative office which provides support to the public health and research functions at the David Axelrod Institute. The incumbent will be responsible for the following activities: preparing and/or reviewing budget and purchase requests; administration of State, federal and HRI funds; developing personnel and staffing plans, and internal policies and procedures; managing personnel activities such as recruitments, performance evaluations, training, and development of position classification documents; and providing policy interpretation. The incumbent may supervise administrative and/or secretarial staff and serve as a division representative at meetings, for special projects, etc.

Chemist Aide (13 Positions) Vacancy ID 211554

Applications due 4/13/26

Responsibilities vary according to assignment. Positions are located in various Divisions of the Wadsworth Center with public health responsibilities in the areas of infectious disease, genetic disorders and environmental testing. Duties may include sample and reagent preparation, assisting in the collection and analysis of data, operation of laboratory equipment, general laboratory maintenance and special projects.