Hourly Data Analyst II (Internship)

Health Research, Inc. • Albany, NY

19h • $20 - $20 • Remote

About The Position

The Hourly Data Analyst II will work in the Center for Population Health Science to assist with analysis of Statewide Planning and Research Cooperative System (SPARCS) data and Vital statistics data and other major data sets, develop and build analytical programs for generating and validating results, participate in developing and updating specific data dashboard and data reports. The incumbent will use analytic software and visualization tools to perform data analysis and evaluation for opioid-related and other surveillance measures.

Requirements

• Current graduate student in epidemiology, biostatistics, or related field; OR one year of experience with data analysis in public health or related field.
• Valid and unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. is required.
• The selected candidate must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the official work location specified in the job posting and must also be located in or willing to relocate to one of the following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Vermont, or Massachusetts, prior to hire.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in using Excel and SAS.
• Experience with data management and analysis; experience in maintaining and updating databases; proficient in Microsoft Office: Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; attention to detail; excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Help process and analyze SPARCS and Vital statistics data using analytic software (e.g., SAS, Excel, Tableau), including data cleaning, data quality check and data validation
• Assist in reviewing major performance measures for opioid and other data dashboards and annual reports
• Assist in reviewing and maintaining the prescription drug monitoring program (PDMP) data dashboard

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance - Several comprehensive health insurance plans to choose from
• Flexible benefit accounts - Medical, dependent care, adoption assistance, parking and transit
• Generous paid time off - Paid federal and state holidays, paid sick, vacation and personal leave
• Tuition support - Assistance is available for individuals pursuing educational or training opportunities
• Retirement Benefits - HRI is a participating employer in the New York State and Local Retirement System and offers optional enrollment in the New York State Deferred Compensation Plan. HRI provides a postretirement Health Benefits Plan for qualified retirees to use towards health insurance premiums and eligible medical expenses
• Employee Assistance Program - Provides educational and wellness programs, training, and 24/7 confidential services to assist employees, both personally and professionally

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees