Source: New York State Jobs · Bespree is not the employer.
The Wadsworth Center is New York State’s public health laboratory and a leader in public health, biomedical, and environmental sciences.
For more than 125 years, the Center has combined clinical and environmental testing with fundamental and applied health research to protect and promote the health of New Yorkers and contribute to national public health efforts.
The Center has played pivotal roles in public health responses at the state and national levels, ranging from the Covid-19 pandemic, botulism in baby formula, mpox outbreaks, the measles crisis of 2025-2026.
The Center’s scientists use classical and contemporary approaches to address biological and environmental threats to human health.
Their work includes developing advanced methods to identify biological and chemical threats; studying drug resistance, emerging infections, and environmental exposures; administering the nation’s most comprehensive diagnostic and environmental laboratory testing permit program; and training future scientists through graduate, postdoctoral, and visiting-scientist programs.
The Center’s educational mission is strengthened through its partnership with the University at Albany.
The Director serves as the leader of the Wadsworth Center and reports to the Commissioner of Health.
Under the Commissioner’s leadership, the Director provides strategic and operational oversight of the Center’s public health response, laboratory, and research activities, advancing the Department of Health’s mission to protect the health and well-being of New York State residents and visitors.
The Director leads an internationally recognized institution of approximately 800 staff, including more than 100 doctoral-level scientists.
More information about the Wadsworth Center can be obtained at www.wadsworth.org
The Director will:
2030.
Doctorate in the natural, clinical, or appropriate applied sciences and six years of responsible full-time experience in a leadership capacity in laboratory management or research in an appropriate field; OR a license to practice medicine or veterinary medicine in New York State and five years of responsible full-time experience in an administration capacity in laboratory management or research in an appropriate field.
Natural sciences include biology, chemistry, and environmental sciences. Applied sciences include biostatistics and bioinformatics. Applied abstract and theoretical sciences such as math and philosophy will not be considered qualifying.
Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated work history of progressively responsible scientific management positions in a muti-disciplinary complex clinical or academic institution, of which at least 10 years must have been in a senior leadership capacity. Demonstrated history of developing productive state, national and/or international partnerships across disciplines and types of institutions. Demonstrated record of scientific publications in peer-reviewed literature.
When reviewing qualifications, omissions and vagueness cannot be interpreted in the candidate’s favor. Candidates are responsible for providing accurate and clear descriptions of their experience demonstrating how they meet the minimum qualifications.
This position may require travel throughout New York State including overnights to areas not served by public transportation.
We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:
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
If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact by phone 518-486-1812 or email doh.sm.Reasonable.Accommodation@health.ny.gov to make a request.
The NYS Department of Health does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.
For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate of the position (beginning of the salary range). 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.
New York State agencies, departments, and public authorities provide services across healthcare, engineering, administration, public safety, the trades, and other areas.
Source: New York State Jobs · Bespree is not the employer.
The Wadsworth Center is New York State’s public health laboratory and a leader in public health, biomedical, and environmental sciences.
For more than 125 years, the Center has combined clinical and environmental testing with fundamental and applied health research to protect and promote the health of New Yorkers and contribute to national public health efforts.
The Center has played pivotal roles in public health responses at the state and national levels, ranging from the Covid-19 pandemic, botulism in baby formula, mpox outbreaks, the measles crisis of 2025-2026.
The Center’s scientists use classical and contemporary approaches to address biological and environmental threats to human health.
Their work includes developing advanced methods to identify biological and chemical threats; studying drug resistance, emerging infections, and environmental exposures; administering the nation’s most comprehensive diagnostic and environmental laboratory testing permit program; and training future scientists through graduate, postdoctoral, and visiting-scientist programs.
The Center’s educational mission is strengthened through its partnership with the University at Albany.
The Director serves as the leader of the Wadsworth Center and reports to the Commissioner of Health.
Under the Commissioner’s leadership, the Director provides strategic and operational oversight of the Center’s public health response, laboratory, and research activities, advancing the Department of Health’s mission to protect the health and well-being of New York State residents and visitors.
The Director leads an internationally recognized institution of approximately 800 staff, including more than 100 doctoral-level scientists.
More information about the Wadsworth Center can be obtained at www.wadsworth.org
The Director will:
2030.
Doctorate in the natural, clinical, or appropriate applied sciences and six years of responsible full-time experience in a leadership capacity in laboratory management or research in an appropriate field; OR a license to practice medicine or veterinary medicine in New York State and five years of responsible full-time experience in an administration capacity in laboratory management or research in an appropriate field.
Natural sciences include biology, chemistry, and environmental sciences. Applied sciences include biostatistics and bioinformatics. Applied abstract and theoretical sciences such as math and philosophy will not be considered qualifying.
Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated work history of progressively responsible scientific management positions in a muti-disciplinary complex clinical or academic institution, of which at least 10 years must have been in a senior leadership capacity. Demonstrated history of developing productive state, national and/or international partnerships across disciplines and types of institutions. Demonstrated record of scientific publications in peer-reviewed literature.
When reviewing qualifications, omissions and vagueness cannot be interpreted in the candidate’s favor. Candidates are responsible for providing accurate and clear descriptions of their experience demonstrating how they meet the minimum qualifications.
This position may require travel throughout New York State including overnights to areas not served by public transportation.
We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:
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
If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact by phone 518-486-1812 or email doh.sm.Reasonable.Accommodation@health.ny.gov to make a request.
The NYS Department of Health does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.
For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate of the position (beginning of the salary range). 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.
New York State agencies, departments, and public authorities provide services across healthcare, engineering, administration, public safety, the trades, and other areas.