Employment Opportunities

Assistant Research Scientist Derbyshire-Gray Laboratory JR-0001747

Applications due 9/3/25
Health Research, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Research Scientist to work within the Wadsworth Center, Division of Genetics. The Assistant Research Scientist will assist with research projects. The research explores mechanisms and principles of horizontal gene transfer and cell-cell communication in mycobacteria. The incumbent will be part of an interdisciplinary research team that combines microbial genetics, biochemistry, molecular and cell biology to understand how mycobacteria interact in populations and how those interactions induce specific responses. The project involves studies of horizontal gene transfer that drives mycobacterial evolution and higher-order activities of mycobacterial populations in culture and in infection. The incumbent will join a highly interactive and social laboratory that will further scientific training in state-of-the-art instruments, methods and analyses. Other opportunities for professional development include seminars, group discussions and presentations of findings to Wadsworth Center colleagues.

Cell-cell communication between mycobacteria, is a recent and novel discovery made by the laboratory, and the genes involved in the communication pathway are conserved in both pathogenic and environmental mycobacteria. The goal of this grant-funded research is to functionally characterize cell-cell communication and determine its role in the biology and pathogenesis of mycobacteria. [https://www.wadsworth.org/research/laboratories/derbyshire-gray].

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®!

Plant Utilities Engineer 1 (NY HELPS) Vacancy ID 196141
Applications due 9/5/25
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.

Administrative Assistant 1 or Administrative Assistant Trainee (NY HELPS) Physician Office Laboratory Evaluation Program Vacancy ID 196373
Applications due 9/11/25
The Administrative Assistant 1 will provide administrative support to the Wadsworth Center's Physician Office Laboratory Evaluation Program. The candidate will be expected to maintain office procedures; design and maintain electronic office filing systems; maintain efficient work flow; resolve day-to-day operational problems; respond to phone calls; sort mail; organize, expedite and follow up on projects; and coordinate information flow by acting as liaison among key managers and staff. Specific duties also include but are not limited to reviewing and processing applications received from physician office laboratories that are applying for certification to perform clinical testing; accurately entering data into state and federal systems; preparing, modifying and editing documents; processing purchase orders, travel documents and personnel documents; managing calendars and scheduling of inspections; handling time sensitive and confidential information requests, and preparing executive level correspondence.