Assistant Research Scientist (Analytical Chemistry) - 61815

Description Duties

• Document and track the physical inventory of controlled substances from sample receipt to disposal in compliance with controlled substance handling, inventory control, and usage documentation.

Qualifications

• Non-Competitive: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Natural Sciences and one-year post-degree professional research experience in an appropriate field.
• Substitution: 30 graduate hours leading to an advanced degree in an appropriate field may be substituted for the required experience.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in maintaining controlled substance physical inventory tracking, document organization, and regulatory compliance within a regulated laboratory setting.
  • Demonstrable experience in the receipt, accessioning, and tracking of samples for laboratory testing within a regulated setting.
  • Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office suite applications such as Outlook, Excel, and Word to author, edit, and manage documents.
  • Experience utilizing support equipment (i.e., temperature measuring devices, balances) and performing analytical support testing, preferably in cannabis.

Additional Comments

• Dependent upon the initial assignment or subsequent reassignment of this position, satisfactory background checks may be required.
• Additionally, exposure to potentially hazardous substances may be involved with this position; the selected candidate may be required to wear personal protective clothing and equipment and may undergo pre-employment and/or periodic health evaluations and receive specific immunizations.
• 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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