Assistant Research Scientist (Toxic Substances)

Job description

Applications to be submitted by April 28, 2026 Compensation Grade: P14 Compensation Details: Minimum: $56,025.00 - Maximum: $56,025.00 Annually 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). Department: (OPH) CEH - Bureau of Toxic Substance Assessment Job Description: Responsibilities Health Research, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Research Scientist to work within the Bureau of Toxic Substance Assessment (BTSA), New York State Department of Health. The Assistant Research Scientist will work with state and local partners as well as school district personnel to assist in improving knowledge and awareness of school environmental health issues through an existing Department of Health program, the New York State School Environmental Health Program. The incumbent will work with schools, including public, private, and tribal schools, and disadvantaged schools. As part of an existing team, the incumbent will assist schools with understanding and implementing best practices in school environmental health to improve indoor air quality and, in t...