Research Scientist I JR-0001827_[3]
Applications due 10/22/25
Health Research, Inc. is seeking a Research Scientist I to work within the Wadsworth Center’s Division of Environmental Health Sciences. One of the Division’s goals is to assess human exposure to toxic chemicals (e.g., heavy metals, PFAS, pesticides, PAHs) that are present in the air we breathe, the food we eat, and the water we drink. The incumbent in this position will support the Trace Element Laboratory’s Emergency Response Program by overseeing the analysis of clinical samples using established protocol inorganic chemicals using techniques based on triple-quadrupole inductively coupled plasma with mass spectrometry (ICP-MS/MS). The incumbent will be responsible for maintaining appropriate laboratory documentation, reviewing processed data, and contributing to the preparation of reports and standard operating procedures. More information about our laboratory can be found here:

https://www.wadsworth.org/programs/ehs/inorganic-analytical-chem/trace-elements_[4]

https://www.wadsworth.org/research/laboratories/parsons_[5]

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®!

Research Scientist I JR-0001828_[6]
Applications due 10/28/25
The Research Scientist I (RSI) will be responsible for activities related to the response to outbreaks of fungal pathogens in healthcare facilities in New York and other states in the northeast region. The RSI will perform culture and molecular-based technologies for the screening of drug-resistant fungal pathogens. These will include culturing of fungal pathogens on different media, antifungal susceptibility testing (AFST), identification by Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization-Time of Flight Mass Spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS), and detection by real-time and conventional PCR technologies in low and high throughput platforms, data interpretations, and data submission to the state epidemiologists and the CDC through the Wadsworth Center’s Clinical Laboratory Information Management System (CLIMS). The RSI will perform all quality assurance and quality controls pertaining to tests performed and contribute to editing/writing of Standard Operating Procedures. In addition, the RSI will contribute to data interpretation, writing abstracts, and manuscripts and will participate and present in local and national meetings.

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®!

Research Affiliate I (Post Doctoral) JR-0001824_[7]
Applications due 10/28/25
Health Research, Inc. is seeking a Research Affiliate I to join a new research laboratory that utilizes cutting-edge molecular genetic approaches to dissect mechanisms of fungal pathogenesis. The laboratory focuses on the fungal meningitis pathogen Cryptococcus neoformans, which causes 1 in 5 HIV/AIDS-related deaths worldwide and is the top-ranked World Health Organization Fungal Priority Pathogen. The incumbent will work under the guidance of a Principal Investigator to carry out projects that will 1) build next-generation functional genetic tools to study Cryptococcus spp. pathogens; 2) implement unbiased, genome-wide approaches to define gene function in these organisms; and 3) perform mechanistic studies to dissect virulence pathways of interest. These projects provide training opportunities in multiple areas, including CRISPR technologies; next-generation sequencing; fungal molecular genetics; and animal infection models. Beyond research techniques, the incumbent will also receive training in compelling scientific writing and oral presentation skills. Responsibilities will also include maintenance of a detailed laboratory notebook documenting all experiments; contributing to laboratory organization and maintenance; presenting research findings at group meetings; and other appropriate relate 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®!

Plant Utilities Engineer 1 (NY HELPS) Vacancy ID 199906_[8]
Applications due 10/24/25

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.

Project Manager I JR-0001822_[9]
Applications due 10/22/25
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.

Health Research, Inc. is currently seeking a Project Manager I to work as part of a dynamic team serving the information technology needs of the Wadsworth Center.  The Project Manager I will perform technical project management for information technology systems supporting the Wadsworth Center. The Project Manager I will oversee project progress, defining the project scope, identifying dependencies, and developing the schedule based on project objectives, timelines and budgets. Specific duties include defining, monitoring, and reporting on key milestones and risks; working with project leads to track project activities; documentation of system design; managing enhancement requests and defect remediation; coordination of meetings and daily stand-ups with project team, coordination with technical leads on development and testing activities; coordination of application deployments; authoring and coordinating knowledge articles and developing operational support plans. Further, the Project Manager I will ensure that information technology projects are delivered within budget and on schedule. The Project Manager I will be responsible for ongoing monitoring of application availability and oversee the response to end user issues. This position will be responsible for regularly communicating and managing risks, along with other appropriate related duties to support project needs.  The incumbent will supervise staff.

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 ®!