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Laboratory Specialist 1 or Laboratory Specialist Trainee - Albany, United States - StateJobsNY
Description
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 followingList 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:
A degree in chemistry, biochemistry, or related field; experience in a chemistry laboratory; knowledge of gas chromatography (GC) systems; and knowledge of various calibration techniques (i.e.
internal standard calibration, external standard calibration, etc.).Duties Description Under direct supervision of a Research Scientist 2, the incumbent provides technical/scientific support to the Laboratory of Organic Analytical Chemistry's Gas Chromatography Air Laboratory
Specific duties include:
1) Sample Testing (50%)
3) Instrument Maintenance (10%):
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.
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 referTwo year traineeship leading to a G18. Transfer candidates may be asked for SSN to verify title history and eligibility.
We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:
For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position.
Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.
The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live.
Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities.
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/LS1/12336
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Notes on Applying Please submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to , with Reference MPP/LS1/12336 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, MPP/LS1/12336, 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.
