The Wadsworth Center, New York State Department of Health, is seeking a Research Scientist 5 to serve as the Wadsworth Center ‘s Clinical Laboratory Director. In this role, the Clinical Laboratory Director will oversee the operation and administration of the clinical laboratories located at three different sites in and around Albany, New York. Responsibilities include managing the employment of qualified personnel, ensuring proper delegation and performance of responsibilities, compliance with CLIA and New York State regulations, maintaining quality testing systems, and implementing a quality system approach to ensure accurate and reliable patient test results.

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. Applicants employing innovative, cutting-edge techniques in these areas are especially encouraged to apply.

Applicants should submit their curriculum vitae and the names/contact information of at least three references to resume@health.ny.gov with “NMH/RS5/12329” in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, NMH/RS5/12329, Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237-0012, or by fax to (518) 473-3395.  Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. 

New York State offers a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:  Holiday & Paid Time Off: 13 paid holidays annually; 13 days of paid vacation leave annually, 5 days of paid personal leave annually, 13 days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA, 3 days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development; Health Care Benefits: Employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs, family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost; Additional Benefits include: Retirement System Membership, Deferred Compensation, Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

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Minimum Qualifications: a doctorate in the natural sciences and three years of professional research experience in the appropriate field; or a master’s degree in a natural science and five years of such experience.

Preferred Qualifications: a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree, be licensed to practice in New York State, and be certified in anatomic pathology, clinical pathology, or both by the American Board of Pathology or the American Osteopathic Board of Pathology. Alternatively, hold an earned doctoral degree in a chemical, biological, or clinical laboratory science from an accredited institution and be certified and continue to be certified by a board approved by HHS. Certification Boards for Laboratory Directors of High Complexity Testing can be found at https://www.hhs.gov/guidance/document/certification-boards-laboratory-directors-high-complexity-testing.

In addition, the incumbent must hold a New York State Certificate of Qualification (CQ) issued by the Clinical Laboratory Evaluation Program.