Employment Opportunities

Research Scientist 2 (Virology) Bloodborne and Parasitic Diseases - Bloodborne Viruses Vacancy ID 213755

Applications due 4/27/26 

The Research Scientist 2 (G22) will perform essential public health laboratory duties related to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) testing in infants, children, adolescents, and people of reproductive age, including clinical testing using serological and molecular test methods, development and validation of new laboratory assays, preparing standard operating procedures, participating in surveillance and outbreak investigation activities, reviewing laboratory-developed test applications for the Clinical Laboratory Evaluation Program (CLEP) and other supervisory duties.

Assistant Research Scientist or Research Scientist 1 (Virology) Bloodborne and Parasitic Diseases - Bloodborne Viruses Vacancy ID 214660

Applications due 5/23/26

ARS: The Assistant Research Scientist (G14) will perform essential public health laboratory duties related to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) testing in infants, children, adolescents, and people of reproductive age, including clinical testing using serological and molecular test methods, assisting with the development and validation of new laboratory assays, laboratory maintenance and quality assurance activities, and assisting with surveillance and outbreak investigation activities.

RS1: The Research Scientist 1 (G18) will perform essential public health laboratory duties related to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) testing in infants, children, adolescents, and people of reproductive age, including clinical testing using serological and molecular test methods, development and validation of new laboratory assays, preparing standard operating procedures, and participating in surveillance and outbreak investigation activities.

Plant Utilities Assistant (NY HELPS) Vacancy ID 213708

Applications due 4/24/26

Under the direct supervision of a Plant Utilities Engineer, the Plant Utilities Assistant will support the operation, maintenance, and repair of mechanical, electrical, and control systems responsible for providing heating, hot water, ventilation, and air conditioning. Responsibilities include assisting with the maintenance and repair of boilers, pumps, controls, auxiliary power plant equipment, as well as electrical and mechanical stationary systems.

Plant Utilities Engineer 1 (NY HELPS) Vacancy ID 214631

Applications due 5/7/26

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.

Software Engineer/Developer JR-0002112

Applications due 4/27/26

Innovative, multidisciplinary research. Complex diagnostics and novel detection methods. High-tech instrumentation and state-of-the-art laboratory services. All are components of the scientific community that is the Wadsworth Center of the New York State Department of Health.

The Software Engineer/Developer will join Wadsworth Center’s Laboratory Information Management System (CLIMS) team to perform computer application maintenance, development and integration activities to support core LIMS functionality and needs for internal and external users.  The Software Engineer/Developer will maintain software components needed to support evolving laboratory workflows as well as the data generated by these workflows. The Software Engineer/Developer will code solutions (Python, Oracle PL/SQL, TypeScript, Java) to bridge the gap between physical processes of the laboratory and the software and data components needed to support processing.  

The Software Engineer/Developer will support the translation of laboratory activities including but not limited to test ordering, sample receipt, labeling, batching, interfacing with instruments and laboratory generated data, whole genome sequencing exchange, worklists, worksheets, review and resulting.  Specific duties will include: performing the support, maintenance, testing, implementation, and deployment of scripts and web applications; maintaining and modifying existing code; unit testing of software components; collaboration with grant partners and participation in joint application design sessions; executing the release management process; troubleshooting and documenting project and grant activities.  Other appropriate related duties as assigned.

Wadsworth Center serves a vital role 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 ®!