New York Seasonal Jobs

Agency Health, Department of

Title Chemist Aide (12 Positions) - 12701-12712

Occupational Category Other Professional Careers

Salary Grade NS

Bargaining Unit ASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary Range From $15.45 to $15.45 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address Wadsworth Center - Biggs Laboratory, David Axelrod Institute, or Griffin Laboratory

Empire State Plaza/ 120 New Scotland Ave/ 5668 State Farm Road

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12237

Minimum Qualifications On or before the date of appointment, candidates must have successfully completed six college credit hours in the natural sciences (chemistry, biology or physics). Three credits MUST be in chemistry. College credits must have been received from a regionally accredited college or university, or one recognized by the New York State Education Department as following acceptable educational practices. Preferred Qualifications: On or before the date of appointment, preferred candidates will have successfully completed twelve college credits in the natural sciences.

Duties Description Responsibilities vary according to assignment. Positions are located in various Divisions of the Wadsworth Center with public health responsibilities in the areas of infectious disease, genetic disorders and environmental testing. Duties may include sample and reagent preparation, assisting in the collection and analysis of data, operation of laboratory equipment, general laboratory maintenance and special projects.

Additional Comments Seasonal, hourly employment for the summer--approximately three months. Since exposure to potentially hazardous substances may be involved in these positions, candidates who accept appointment may be required to wear personal protective equipment, undergo pre-employment and periodic health evaluations, and receive specific immunizations.The Wadsworth Center is recruiting for 12 positions. Part-time opportunities are also available. Reporting details will be discussed at the time of the interview.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...For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts. The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htm

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Human Resources Management Group, NMH/CA/12701-12712

Telephone 518-486-1812

Fax 518-473-3395

Email Address resume@health.ny.gov

Address

Street Room 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12237

Notes on Applying Please submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference NMH/CA/12701-12712 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, NMH/CA/12701-12702, Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237-0012, or by fax to (518) 473-3395. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position. Resumes will be accepted until May 1, 2024.