Employment Opportunities

Research Scientist 5 (Microbiology) Vacancy ID 188975
Applications due 8/31/25
The Wadsworth Center, New York State Department of Health, is seeking an outstanding scientist at the Assistant or Associate Professor level to establish a competitive, extramurally funded research program with a focus on zoonotic and/or vector-borne pathogens (bacterial and viral). Specific areas of interest include studies on the mechanisms of transmission, vector and host-pathogen interactions, vector biology, molecular virology, and viral pathogenesis. Applicants that contribute to the Wadsworth Center’s current research efforts in infectious diseases and host biology are encouraged to apply.

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. The successful applicant will join a highly interactive group of research scientists applying genomics, structural biology, immunology, microbiology, pathogen surveillance and disease ecology to study the biology of pathogens in both model and pathogenic organisms. Applicants employing innovative, cutting-edge techniques in these areas are especially encouraged to apply.

Hourly Laboratory Technician Mycology Laboratory JR-0001658
Applications due 7/8/25
Health Research, Inc. is seeking an Hourly Laboratory Technician to work within the Wadsworth Center’s Mycology Laboratory.  The Hourly Laboratory Technician will assist with routine laboratory maintenance tasks. Responsibilities will include organizing residual archived samples, aliquoting various reagents, and maintaining the organization of laboratory reagents and supplies. In addition to supporting daily lab operations, the hourly will contribute to the updating of existing Laboratory Developed Tests (LDTs). This work will involve performing internal validation runs, drafting validation reports, and revising current Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). This position will provide a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience in clinical mycology, laboratory quality systems, and molecular diagnostic test validation within a public health laboratory setting.

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®!

Assistant Research Scientist JR-0001659

Applications due 7/21/25
Health Research, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Research Scientist to work within the Wadsworth Center, Division of Infectious Diseases.

The Assistant Research Scientist will primarily assist with the routine detection and characterization of human influenza viruses. The incumbent will also assist with diagnostic, surveillance and reference testing of other human pathogenic viruses, assist with assay development and validation, and with general laboratory duties.

This position will be part of a dynamic team serving the Wadsworth Center’s mission as part of 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®!

Research Scientist II JR-0001660
Applications due 7/21/25
he Research Scientist II will provide oversight for virology testing for the New York State wastewater testing program and participate in infectious disease digital PCR testing of wastewater sample extracts each week. Duties will include monitoring instrument scheduling and coordination with the wastewater processing laboratory, monitoring of the nucleic acid freezer inventory system, oversight of instrument maintenance, quality assurance, and scheduling of instrument repairs with service engineers, inventory monitoring, writing standard operating procedures, and bench notes. The incumbent will also participate in research and development for improvements and optimization of methods for viral detection, quantitation, and analysis in wastewater, as well as for quality assurance methods and procedures. The incumbent will also coordinate with data analysts regarding pipelines for data transfer and data visualizations.

This position will be part of a dynamic team serving the Wadsworth Center’s mission as part of 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®!

Research Scientist I JR-0001662
Applications due 7/14/25

Health Research, Inc. is seeking a Research Scientist I. The Research Scientist I (RS) will perform assay development work for infectious disease detection and characterization real-time RT-PCR assays for transfer, validation, and implementation on the Alinity M automated instrument platform. Assays will be for subsequent use on clinical respiratory samples from symptomatic patients, and work will include the establishment of appropriate controls, quality assurance procedures, and instrument maintenance. The RS will also develop staff training programs for subsequent training of Virology staff on the new methods and participate in staff training exercises. They will also collaborate with staff, contributing to the development of pipelines for data transfer, data visualizations, and test reporting.

This position will be part of a dynamic team serving the Wadsworth Center’s mission as part of 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®!

Laboratory Assessor (Clinical) (NY HELPS) Clinical Laboratory Evaluation Program Syracuse (Surrounding Area) Vacancy ID 191551
Applications due 7/18/25
Laboratory Assessors inspect clinical laboratories, blood banks, patient service centers and specialized facilities performing testing activities within New York State, and laboratories outside the State and U.S. that accept specimens originating from New York State. Laboratory Assessors are responsible for conducting on-site evaluations of laboratory staff qualifications and testing procedures including the evaluation of facility standard operating procedure manuals and review of laboratory records; reporting of findings to laboratory directors and technical staff; documenting findings in descriptive narratives and laboratory evaluation reports; and determining the acceptance of a facility’s proposed remediation by reviewing the plan of correction. This position will assist with the management of complaints received against regulated laboratories.

Associate Software Engineer/Developer JR-0001663
Applications due 7/10/25
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 Associate Software Engineer/Developer will perform computer application and systems development in support of the Wadsworth Center under the Wastewater Surveillance grant.  This position will be part of a dynamic team serving the information technology needs of Wadsworth Center including software development to support wastewater dataflows and laboratory accessioning, processing, resulting and reporting.  Specific duties will include: performing application development tasks including researching and documenting technical designs, programming solutions, and customer technical support; supporting dataflows for customers and partners, developing unit tests and testing processes autonomously to ensure conformity of the application with business requirements and implement change management; participating in the release management process, including the testing, promoting and releasing of applications through the development environments; and participating in code critique sessions and documentation of technical designs.  The incumbent will perform 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 ®!

Software Engineer/Developer JR-0001664
Applications due 7/14/25
Health Research, Inc. is seeking a Software Engineer/Developer (Quality Assurance). The Software Engineer/Developer (Quality Assurance) will join a team working on rewrite of the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) Wadsworth Center's Laboratory Information Management System (CLIMS) and other information systems.  The incumbent will contribute to developing automated testing scripts for web-based computer applications; maintain unit tests and testing processes to ensure conformity of the application with business requirements and implement change management; participate in the release management process; author documentation in repositories and participate in code orientation sessions; other appropriate related duties as assigned.

This position will be part of a dynamic team serving the Wadsworth Center’s mission as part of 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®!