Office Assistant 2 (Calc) (NY HELPS) Vacancy ID 222099_[3]

Applications due 9/2/26

The Office Assistant 2 Calculations will be responsible for a full range of purchasing activities for the Wadsworth Center’s Purchase Unit. The Purchase Unit’s mission is to facilitate purchasing in compliance with Department of Health rules and regulations as well as NY State Finance Law. The incumbent will hold a state credit card and be responsible for all activities related to processing credit card orders. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: review purchase request for completeness and compliance of NYS Finance Laws and DOH rules and regulations; work directly with end users to resolve incomplete information and/or obtain required supporting documentation; monthly credit card reconciliations; obtaining required documentation from vendors; and inform stakeholders of purchasing policies and procedures.

Research Scientist I JR-0002284_[4]

Applications due 8/31/26
 

Health Research, Inc. is seeking a Research Scientist I to work within the Bureau of Viral Replication and Vector Biology, Wadsworth Center, New York State Department of Health. The incumbent will support multiple investigators carrying out cutting-edge grant funded studies investigating vector biology and vector-borne virus transmission. The Research Scientist I will be responsible for the maintenance of state-of-the-art insectary laboratories, including high-containment laboratories, and the arthropods housed in these facilities. The incumbent will additionally perform experimental infections in live vectors, and both processing and testing of experimental and field-derived samples.

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®!

Laboratory Technician JR-0002280_[5]
 

Applications due 8/26/26

Health Research, Inc. is seeking a Laboratory Technician to join the Wadsworth Center’s Division of Infectious Diseases. The position will be part of a global health initiative. The project aims to improve vaccine access in low- and middle-income countries by replacing the traditional animal-based Kendrick potency test with a robust, non-animal in-vitro potency testing method for whole cell pertussis vaccines. The incumbent will prepare cell culture media; maintain myeloma cells; feed hybridomas routinely; screen hybdridoma supernatants by ELISA for reactivity against recombinant antigens; perform general laboratory maintenance; and other appropriate related duties.

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®!

Laboratory Equipment Designer (Electronics) Vacancy ID 221920_[6]

Applications due 8/31/26

The Laboratory Equipment Designer (Electronics) will be responsible for the repair and maintenance of laboratory equipment across the Wadsworth Center’s four sites, as well as related electronic systems. Responsibilities include modifying laboratory equipment, performing necessary repairs and calibrations, and procuring replacement parts, supplies, and services from vendors or manufacturers. The incumbent will collaborate with scientists to ensure that equipment design and modifications align with experimental requirements. Additionally, they will coordinate with program staff to assemble and maintain repair orders, purchase requests, inspection records, and certification documentation.

Trades Specialist (Plumber and Steamfitter) Vacancy ID 222212_[7]

Applications due 9/4/26

The Trades Specialist (Plumber/Steamfitter) performs journey-level plumbing and steamfitting work, including the installation, alteration, and repair of pipes, fittings, and fixtures for heating, ventilation, water, and drainage systems in accordance with plans and plumbing codes. In this role, the incumbent assembles and joins metal and nonmetal piping using various methods, tests systems for leaks, welds holding fixtures, and reads blueprints to plan and prepare necessary materials. Additionally, this position involves supervising and instructing assistant staff through verbal direction and hands-on demonstration of proper techniques and tool safety. Preferred candidates will have experience with Deionized/Reverse Osmosis water production systems and water backflow prevention.

Laboratory Assessor (Clinical) (NY HELPS) - Tissue Resource Program - Vacancy ID 222237_[8]

Applications due 9/4/26

Laboratory Assessors (Clinical) (LA-C) inspect facilities performing tissue banking activities within New York State and outside the State. LA-Cs are responsible for conducting on-site evaluations of staff qualifications and procedures, including the evaluation of facility standard operating procedure and review of records; record keeping; documenting findings in descriptive narratives and evaluation reports, and performing follow-up activities; investigating complaints and incidents; as well as general program administration.

Director, Information Technology Group JR-0002287_[9]

Applications due 9/8/26

The Director, Information Technology Group, Wadsworth Center will provide overall vision, leadership, and strategic planning in the direction, development, and implementation of all aspects of the information technology (IT) program at the Wadsworth Center (the New York State Department of Health’s public health laboratory). The incumbent will work with key stakeholders to advance the IT needs of the Wadsworth Center, including regular coordination with Wadsworth Center executive leadership, Health Commissioner IT staff, the New York State Office of Information Technology Services (ITS), Wadsworth Center public health program leads, and with staff managing grant-funded projects with substantial IT deliverables. The incumbent will supervise IT staff that support hardware and networking systems, software development (particularly laboratory information systems), IT project management, and instrumentation integration. The incumbent will also direct and oversee IT budgets and expenditures and work directly with Wadsworth Center and Health Department executive staff to coordinate IT investments across the Center. Occasional night/weekend work may be expected.

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®!

Software Engineer/Developer JR-0002291_[10]

Applications due 9/1/26

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 users.  The Software Engineer/Developer will maintain software components needed to support the evolving laboratory workflows as well as the data generated by these workflows.

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 ®!