- Agency
- New York State Center for Community Health
- Location
- Albany, NY
- Job Category
- Full Time Positions
- Salary
- $47,061.00/Yr.
- Last Date to Apply
- 9/14/2020
- Website
- https://careers-healthresearch.icims.com/jobs/4831/assistant-research-scientist/job
- Description
- The Assistant Research Scientist will be responsible for assisting in routine sampling of tick populations at multiple study sites situated along the leading edge of NY State regions where Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses are considered hyperendemic (Hudson and Mohawk River valleys, north and west of the greater Capital District region). By monitoring tick population density and prevalence or tick-borne pathogens, through a combination or field and laboratory-based research techniques, the Assistant Research Scientist will assist to generate data on the population density or vector ticks and prevalence or pathogens (predictors of tick-borne disease risk), while assisting to produce a suite or DNA samples for further genetic analysis by collaborators at the University of Pennsylvania. The incumbent will assist with performing analysis and summaries of project data; assist with laboratory maintenance; assist to provide mentoring to students and perform other appropriate related duties. The geographic range of Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses continues to expand in New York State. Identifying environmental factors that promote the growth and spread or the tick vector (lxodes scapularis) and associated pathogens will aid in developing ecological control strategies that can be effective and long-term solutions to reducing tick-borne disease incidence. 25%-50% travel is expected. Conditions of Employment Grant funded position. Compliance with funding requirements such as time and effort reporting, grant deliverables, and contract deliverables, is required. A valid driver's license that is in good standing.
- Qualifications
- Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Biology, Epidemiology, Environmental Science or a closely related field and one year of research experience. A Master's degree in a related field may substitute for the one year of research experience. A valid driver's license that is in good standing. Preferred Qualifications Experience collecting and identifying arthropod specimens. Experience preparing and processing specimens for molecular analysis; proficiency in laboratory techniques such as nucleic acid extraction, real-time and conventional PCR, nucleic acid quantification, and sterile technique. Experience using various software packages, including Excel and Access.
- Job Number
- 215