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Agency People With Developmental Disabilities, Office for

Title Research Scientist 3 (Compliance) - EOA #2025-600 (*Amended)

Occupational Category I.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary Grade 25

Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary Range From $100336 to $125413 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Richmond

Street Address Institute for Basic Research

1050 Forest Hill Road

City Staten Island

State NY

Zip Code 10314

Duties Description Job Description: Under the direct supervision of the IBR Director of Research and reporting to the IBR Administration, the Research Scientist 3 (Compliance) will assist IBR researchers throughout the life cycle of a research project including inception, start up, maintenance and close out. This individual will serve as a liaison to the oversight Institutional Review Board (IRB), working closely with the IRB, Compliance of Office of Sponsor Projects across the NYS OPWDD and OMH entity to assure continued guidance for researchers. With guidance from the Director of the Human Research Protection Program (HRPP), the IBR RS3 will develop, refine and implement policies and procedures that provide specific assistance to OPWDD/IBR researchers. Responsibilities include but are not limited to assistance with protocol development, guidance on oversight of studies posted on ClinicalTrials.gov site, education and assistance with grant congruence requirements *IBR is the research arm of the New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD). OPWDD is responsible for coordinating services for New Yorkers with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (IDD), including intellectual disabilities, Down syndrome, autism spectrum disorders, rare genetic syndromes, and other neurological impairments. Through our Jervis Clinic, a unique Article 16, Part 676 Clinic, IBR provides clinical evaluations with a multi-disciplinary approach.NYS OPWDD IBR provides a professional setting in a world-renowned research facility located on Staten Island, NY, on a wooded, suburban campus with free off-street parking. The compensation package includes New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) insurance, a generous sick leave and vacation package, vesting in the NYS pension fund, and a deferred compensation plan. NYS Public Employees Federation (PEF) union benefits include tuition reimbursement and dental and optical coverage. Telecommuting work plan is negotiable. Duties and Responsibilities include:• The RS3 (Compliance) will provide researchers guidance on relevant factors that should be considered as they plan a research project. Information will be provided related to departments to consult with and information that should be prepared prior to submission of a proposed human subject research project, including but not limited to consents, advertisements, and plans for accessing data.o Assistance to the research community will include providing guidance on human and non-human research concepts, directing researchers to the appropriate IRB representatives to obtain official outcomes, and providing information on pertinent New York State, OMH, RFMH, and facility requirements, laws, and regulations.o Assistance will also provide to guide researchers towards the appropriate local resources for obtaining Material Transfer Agreements, Data Use Agreements, Business Associate Agreements, and other contracts that may be required to establish or maintain proprietary.• The incumbent will advise researchers on strategies to mitigate risks throughout the study implementation and conduct. They will provide real-time training as researchers complete Site Initiation Visits and initiate enrollment. For funded projects, the incumbent will work with research teams to ensure grant congruency processes will be confirmed between IRB and grant administration.• The incumbent will be available as a resource to discuss possible changes in a study to ensure that alterations are considered by the research team with the same comprehensive plan that was taken at initiation. They will confirm that changes that occur in funding are translated to the protocol, serving as one resource in confirming continued grant congruence. Incumbent will also assist researchers in completion of ongoing requirements for clinicaltrails.gov reporting.• The incumbent will be available as a resource to provide information on close out requirements which can include record retention requirements, reporting, and follow up to federal programs or agencies.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nys-office-for-people-with-developmental-disabilities/posts/?feedView=all #LI-DA1

Minimum Qualifications Non-Competitive: bachelor’s degree and four years of professional research experience in an appropriate field.Substitutions: master’s degree in an appropriate field may substitute for one year of experience, and Ph.D. in an appropriate field may substitute for an additional year of experience.

Additional Comments • Please note that starting salary for this title reflects the Downstate adjustment. Posted Hiring Salary includes the sum of the statutory hiring rate for PS&T Grade 25 ($96,336) and Downstate adjustment ($4,000). Downstate adjustment is added to the job rate ($121,413).• If you are currently a New York State employee serving in a permanent competitive qualifying title and eligible for a transfer via Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law, you may be appointed to this title as a permanent competitive employee.• The assignment of PS&T employees will be made in accordance with any agreed upon Memorandum of Understanding between PEF and the local DDSO regarding the posting of job vacancies.• Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume.• All OPWDD employees must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Continued employment will depend on maintaining eligibility.• If you are employed by state government you may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments have been made under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer. For more information on PSLF, please visit www.studentAid.gov/publicservice.• Employees on long term leave can bid on positions but must be able to report to work within fourteen (14) days and be able to perform the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodation (RA). If an employee or job applicant believes that they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the Reasonable Accommodation Unit at (518) 486-7222 or email [email protected] to obtain information and RA forms.• Savings programs such as the U.S. Savings Bond and the College Savings Plan.• Voluntary pre-tax savings programs such as Health Care Spending Account and the Dependent Care Advantage Account offer employees options to pay for uncovered health care expenses or dependent care expenses.• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) an assessment and referral service that connects employees with local service providers and support services to address their personal needs.• Life insurance and Disability insurance.• The New York State Deferred Compensation Plan is a voluntary retirement plan that offers employees the option to invest a part of their salaries for retirement on a tax-deferred basis.• Paid Holidays and Leave: ° Thirteen (13) paid holidays each year. ° Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave initially. ° Five (5) days paid personal leave each year. ° Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave each year (PEF/CSEA), which may carry over from year to year. ° Up to three (3) days professional leave each year to participate in professional development events.• Health Care Coverage:Employees and their eligible dependents can choose from a variety of affordable health insurance programs. Employees are provided family dental and vision plans at no extra cost.• Paid Parental Leave:Paid Parental Leave allows eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of paid leave at full pay for each qualifying event. A qualifying event is defined as the birth of a child or placement of a child for adoption or foster care.• Retirement Program:Participate in The NYS Employees’ Retirement System (ERS), which is recognized as one of the best-managed and best-funded public retirement systems in the nation.• Professional Development and Education and Training:NYS offers training programs and tuition assistance to eligible employees to maintain and increase their professional skills and prepare them for promotional opportunities. For more information, please visit https://oer.ny.gov/training-and-professional-development.• Additionally, the Public Service Workshops Program (PSWP) offers certain professional training opportunities for PEF represented and M/C designated employees that may grant continuing education credits towards maintaining professional licensure. For more information, please visit https://oer.ny.gov/public-service-workshops-program-pswp.• OPWDD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to creating and sustaining a culture of inclusion. We believe that we are most effective in managing and improving our service system with a diverse team of employees. With such a large workforce, we rely on the collective individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, self-expression, ideas and talent that our employees bring to their work. This speaks to our culture and is a key part of our successes. As we continuously recruit people for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that applicants bring in terms of their education, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.

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Name Staten Island DDSO Human Resources

Telephone 718-983-5433

Fax 718-983-5216

Email Address [email protected]

Address

Street Staten Island Human Resources

1150 Forest Hill Road

City Staten Island

State NY

Zip Code 10314

Notes on Applying Please email your resume and cover letter to [email protected] and reference vacancy ID number and EOA#2025-600 in your email.