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    Laboratory Specialist 1 or Laboratory Specialist Trainee - Albany, United States - New York State Civil Service

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    NY HELP Yes

    Agency Health, Department of

    Title Laboratory Specialist 1 or Laboratory Specialist Trainee ( NY HELPS

    Occupational Category Other Professional Careers

    Salary Grade 18

    Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

    Salary Range From $49363 to $82656 Annually

    Employment Type Full-Time

    Appointment Type Permanent

    Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

    Travel Percentage 10%

    Workweek Mon-Fri

    Hours Per Week 37.5

    Workday

    From 9 AM

    To 5 PM

    Flextime allowed? No

    Mandatory overtime? No

    Compressed workweek allowed? No

    Telecommuting allowed? No

    County Albany

    Street Address Division of Infectious Diseases/Bacterial Diseases

    120 New Scotland Ave

    City Albany

    State NY

    Zip Code 12208


    Minimum Qualifications Transfer appointment:

    Current New York State Department of Health employee with permanent or contingent-permanent status as Laboratory Specialist 1(G18), Laboratory Specialist Trainee 1 (NS) or Laboratory Specialist Trainee 2 (NS), OR a New York State employee with one year or more of permanent or contingent-permanent service in a title at or above G11 and determined to be eligible for transfer to Laboratory Specialist 1 (G18), Laboratory Specialist Trainee 1(NS), or Laboratory Specialist Trainee 2 (NS) under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.

    For more information on the types of transfers, transfer eligibility criteria, and the current transfer determinations for your title, visit the following List appointment:

    Active list candidate on the New York State Department of Civil Service's Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) select eligible list #50-002 with a score of 100.0 or above.


    NY HELPS* appointment:

    To be eligible for a NY HELPS appointment, the candidate must have:Laboratory Specialist Trainee 1, G-NS: A bachelor's or higher degree in bacteriology, biochemistry, biological science, biology, chemical science, chemistry, environmental biology, environmental science, environmental studies, environmental toxicology, genetics, medical technology, microbiology, molecular biology, or natural science.


    Laboratory Specialist Trainee 2, G-NS:

    A bachelor's or higher degree in bacteriology, biochemistry, biological science, biology, chemical science, chemistry, environmental biology, environmental science, environmental studies, environmental toxicology, genetics, medical technology, microbiology, molecular biology, or natural science AND one year of experience using a variety of laboratory techniques and equipment; coordinating laboratory testing and research activities; and/or directing specialized laboratory programs.

    A master's degree in a related field can substitute for one year of experience; and a doctorate in a related field can substitute for two years of experience.


    Laboratory Specialist 1, G18:

    A bachelor's or higher degree in bacteriology, biochemistry, biological science, biology, chemical science, chemistry, environmental biology, environmental science, environmental studies, environmental toxicology, genetics, medical technology, microbiology, molecular biology, or natural science AND two years of experience using a variety of laboratory techniques and equipment; coordinating laboratory testing and research activities; and/or directing specialized laboratory programs.

    A master's degree in a related field can substitute for one year of experience; and a doctorate in a related field can substitute for two years of experience.


    Preferred Qualifications:
    Experience in clinical testing and data analysis. Strong written and verbal communication skills that demonstrate the ability to analyze data and prepare data summaries.

    Duties Description The Laboratory Specialist 1 will perform duties required for the isolation, characterization, and identification of mycobacterial organisms.

    Position responsibilities include clinical testing, data analysis, reporting and presentation of findings, and training students and other staff.

    Most of the work will be performed in a Biosafety Level 3 laboratory, after thorough training by Mycobacteriology staff members and the Safety Office.

    Additional duties include culture-based susceptibility testing for drugs used in the treatment of tuberculosis and other mycobacterial infections.

    Additional Comments Dependent upon the initial assignment or subsequent reassignment of this position satisfactory background checks may be required.

    Additionally, exposure to potentially hazardous substances may be involved with this position; the selected candidate may be required to wear personal protective clothing and equipment, and may undergo pre-employment and/or periodic health evaluations and receive specific immunizations.

    Permanent, competitive, full-time. Two year traineeship leading to a G18. Transfer candidates may be asked for SSN to verify title history and eligibility. * This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).

    For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title maybe filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply.

    At this time, agencies may recruit and hire employees by making temporary appointments.

    In May 2024, if a temporary NY HELPS employee is satisfactorily performing in the position, the appointment will be changed from temporary pending Civil Service Commission Action to permanent non-competitive and the official probationary period will begin.

    At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination.

    Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State.

    While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

    For additional information about the NY HELPS Program, please refer of Working for NYSGenerous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:

    Holiday & Paid Time Off- Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually - Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave annually - Up to Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually- Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA- Up to Eight (8) days of paid sick leave annually for M/C- Up to three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional developmentHealth Care Benefits- Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs - Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost Additional Benefits - New York State Employees' Retirement System (ERS) Membership- NYS Deferred Compensation- Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S.

    Savings Bonds- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)- And many more.

    For more information on the NYS Department of Health's Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit:


    Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

    Name Human Resources Management Group, MPP/LS1/24581

    Telephone

    Fax

    Email Address

    Address

    Street RM 2217 Corning Tower, ESP

    City Albany

    State NY

    Zip Code 12237

    Notes on Applying Please submit your resume and cover letter, preferably in PDF format, by email to , with Reference MPP/LS1/24581 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, MPP/LS1/24581, Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY , or by fax to Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.

    Resumes will be accepted until May 20, 2024.


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