Research Scientist 2 - Clinical Pathology - 15156

Description

Duties Description

The incumbent will be responsible for determining regulated laboratory complaince with proficiency testing requirements, including assessing laboratory performance. This requires detailed analysis of the commercially available proficiency testing products to ensure acceptabilty criteria are met. The incumbent will be required to make annual database configurations changes based on that detailed analysis. Additionally, the incumbent must provide weekly and monthly reports to management.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Non-Competitive: Bachelor's degree in the natural sciences, AND three years of professional post-degree research experience* in the appropriate field

• Substitutions: a master’s degree in an appropriate field may substitute for one year of experience, and a doctorate in an appropriate field may substitute for an additional year of experience.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications: The preferred candidate will demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of clinical laboratory testing, including methods and techniques. Excellent analytical and organizational skills are essential. The candidate should exhibit a high degree of resourcefulness, with the capacity to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team. Additionally, the ability to manage a high volume of applications efficiently within tight deadlines is required.

Additional Comments

Telecommuting to be considered after training period completed.

We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:

• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
• Shift & Geographic pay differentials
• Affordable Health Care options
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
• And many more...
  
  

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