Drug-Checking Data Analyst, Bureau of Alcohol and Drug Use

City of New York • New York, NY

11d • $87,743 - $100,904 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Bureau of Alcohol and Drug Use (BADU) aims to reduce alcohol and substance use-related harm in New York. The Office of Research, Surveillance, Policy, and Communications within BADU conducts surveillance, program evaluation, and research. A drug-checking pilot was established in 2021 to analyze the unregulated drug supply and provide information to users via FTIR and immunoassay test strips at syringe service program locations.

Requirements

• A Master’s degree, PhD, or DrPH with a specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological or environmental science or in public health.
• Experience with QI/QA data processes and implementation.
• Experience (at least 3 years) analyzing public health data in an applied setting using R, SAS, or similar statistical software.
• Experience with survey data collection and database management using REDCap, SQL, Microsoft Access or similar platforms.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with data visualization and dashboards (e.g., Tableau) and reporting of results for various audiences.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent computer skills, including MS office.
• Able to multitask in a fast paced, high-volume environment.
• Passionate about implementing interventions and conducting analyses with the end goal of reducing drug-related morbidity and mortality in New York City.
• A master's degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological or environmental science or in public health.
• A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and one year of full-time experience in a responsible supervisory, administrative or research capacity in the appropriate field of specialization.
• A master's degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and three years of responsible full-time research experience in the appropriate field of specialization.
• Education and/or experience which is equivalent to '1' or '2' above. However, all candidates must have at least a master's degree in an appropriate field of specialization and at least two years of experience described in '2' above.
• Two years as a City Research Scientist Level I can be substituted for the experience required in '1' and '2' above.

Responsibilities

• Extract, clean, manipulate, organize, and analyze data for the drug-checking initiative using R, SAS, REDCap, Excel, and other platforms.
• Work collaboratively with drug-checking technicians to perform quality assurance data checks and implement quality improvement processes to ensure data quality.
• Support the Senior Data Scientist in designing and developing new methods of analyses for the drug-checking initiative in conjunction with the Bureau’s drug-related syndromic surveillance data to inform future program direction.
• Contribute to the design and maintenance of the drug-checking database, including queries and data entry procedures.
• Support the creation and revision of study and data management documentation related to the drug-checking program, including data dictionaries and codebooks.
• Assist with data requests and reporting to support program implementation, troubleshoot issues, and address other program needs.
• Prepare data products, including tables, datasets, and reports, for internal and external audiences.
• Support the development of a drug-checking dashboard and other data visualization activities.
• Support the preparation of IRB applications for research study protocols.
• Contribute to the development of manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals.
• Contribute to the Bureau’s racial justice and health equity activities.

Benefits

• Premium-free health insurance plan
• Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
• A public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
• A tax-deferred savings program
• A robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level