Research Affiliate I (Post Doctoral)

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Compensation Details:

Positions with a designated work location in New York City, Nassau, Rockland, Suffolk, or Westchester Counties will receive a $4,000 annual downstate adjustment (pro-rated for part-time positions).

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Job Description:

Responsibilities

The Research Affiliate I will be mentored by and work under the guidance of a Principal Investigator to develop their post-doctoral skill set. The incumbent will develop and validate high-resolution mass spectrometric methods for the analysis of ultra-trace levels of organic chemicals in human and environmental specimens; perform mass spectrometric data analysis; and prepare project reports and manuscripts for publication. The Research Affiliate I will also be responsible for the operation and troubleshooting of LC-MS/MS and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) instruments.

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!

Minimum Qualifications

PhD in natural sciences, environmental science and engineering, or an appropriate field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the analysis of microplastics in environmental specimens using py-GC-MS.

• Experience in the analysis of plastic additives in human and environmental specimens using LC-MS/MS.

• Experience in development and validation of GC-MS and LC-MS/MS methods for microplastics and plastic additives.

• Experience authoring publications for peer-reviewed journals.

Conditions of Employment

Grant funded position expected to last through 1/19/2027, with potential for continued funding thereafter. Compliance with funding requirements such as time and effort reporting, grant deliverables, and contract deliverables, is required.

Visa sponsorship may be available for this position, in accordance with applicable federal requirements.

The selected candidate must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the official work location specified in the job posting and must also be located in or willing to relocate to one of the following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Vermont, or Massachusetts, prior to hire.

This position is fully onsite and does not allow telecommuting.

HRI participates in the E-Verify Program.

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Join us in our mission to make a difference in public health and advance scientific research! At Health Research, Inc. (HRI), your work will contribute to meaningful change and innovation in the communities we serve! At HRI, we are on a mission to transform the health and well-being of the people of New York State through innovative partnerships and cutting-edge public health initiatives. As a dynamic non-profit organization, HRIplays a crucial role in advancing the strategic goals of the New York State Department of Health (DOH), Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center (RPCCC), and other health-related entities.