<p>Please note: State agencies that contact job applicants do not usually request personal or financial information via text message or over the phone in connection with your response to a job posting. If you are contacted for such information by these methods, or any other method, please verify the identity of the individual before transmitting such information to that person.</p> <p>Note: For questions about the job posting, please contact the agency that posted this position by using the contact information provided on the "Contact" tab for the position.</p> <p>Review Vacancy</p> <p>Date Posted 03/06/25</p> <p>Applications Due03/20/25</p> <p>Vacancy ID182260</p> <ul> <li>Basics </li><li>Schedule </li><li>Location </li><li>Job Specifics </li><li>How to Apply </li></ul> <p>NY HELPNo</p> <p>AgencyHealth, Department of</p> <p>TitleChemist Aide (13 Positions) - 12701-12713</p> <p>Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers</p> <p>Salary Grade18</p> <p>Bargaining UnitASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)</p> <p>Salary RangeFrom $15.45 to $15.45 Hourly</p> <p>Employment Type Full-Time</p> <p>Appointment Type Temporary</p> <p>Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class</p> <p>Travel Percentage 0%</p> <p>Workweek Mon-Fri</p> <p>Hours Per Week 37.5</p> <p>Workday</p> <p>From 8 AM</p> <p>To 4 PM</p> <p>Flextime allowed? No</p> <p>Mandatory overtime? No</p> <p>Compressed workweek allowed? No</p> <p>Telecommuting allowed? No</p> <p>County Albany</p> <p>Street Address Wadsworth Center, Biggs Laboratory, David Axelrod Institute, or Griffin Laboratory</p> <p>Empire State Plaza/ 120 New Scotland Ave/ 5668 State Farm Road</p> <p>City Albany</p> <p>StateNY</p> <p>Zip Code12237</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Preferred Qualifications: On or before the date of appointment, preferred candidates will have successfully completed twelve college credits in the natural sciences.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>The Wadsworth Center is recruiting for 13 positions. Part-time opportunities are also available. Reporting details will be discussed at the time of the interview.</p> <p>A rate increase to $15.97/hour is pending fiscal approval.</p> <p>We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:</p> <ul> <li>Holiday & Paid Time Off </li><li>Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) </li><li>Pension from New York State Employees' Retirement System </li><li>Shift & Geographic pay differentials </li><li>Affordable Health Care options </li><li>Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost </li><li>NYS Deferred Compensation plan </li><li>Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds </li><li>And many more... </li></ul> <p>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.</p> <p>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</p> <p>Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.</p> <p>Name Human Resources Management Group, NMH/CA/12701-12713</p> <p>Telephone 518-486-1812</p> <p>Fax 518-473-3395</p> <p>Email Address resume@health.ny.gov</p> <p>Address</p> <p>Street Room 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza</p> <p>City Albany</p> <p>State NY</p> <p>Zip Code 12237</p> <p>Notes on ApplyingPlease 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/12701-12713 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, NMH/CA/12701-12713, 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 March 20, 2025.</p>