Hourly Project Assistant II (Internship)
About The Position
Health Research, Inc. is seeking an Hourly Project Assistant II to work within the Bureau of Communicable Disease Control at the New York State Department of Health. This individual will be a part of the Rabies Unit, supporting the characterization and evaluation of county rabies control programs in New York State via survey and analysis of the resulting data. The incumbent’s primary responsibilities will be assisting with survey design and administration, data analysis, and compilation and presentation of results. The incumbent may also support other activities of the rabies unit, including design and dissemination of outreach materials, producing data reports for local health departments, and cleaning and analysis of rabies post exposure prophylaxis data. This individual will join a collaborative and engaging group and will learn how rabies, a fatal disease, is prevented daily in New York through collaboration between local health departments, medical providers, public health laboratories, and state epidemiologists. The incumbent will learn about other aspects of communicable disease surveillance and control, including respiratory, enteric, vector-borne, and emerging diseases. This position is part of the Pathways to Public Health Internship Program and the purpose is to help strengthen career pathways to public health by bringing together students of all disciplines and academic levels with public health professionals to create a space of exploration, learning, and development.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a relevant training program or pursuing a related degree or certificate in a related field.
- Compliance with funding requirements such as time and effort reporting, grant deliverables, and contract deliverables, is required.
- Valid and unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. is required.
- Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
- Travel, up to 10% of the time, will be 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.
- Telecommuting will not be available.
- HRI participates in the E-Verify Program.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with survey design and administration.
- Knowledge of data analysis using Excel, SAS, or R.
- Experience with public health and communicable disease investigations.
- Experience in veterinary settings or training in veterinary medicine or veterinary technology.
- Currently enrolled in a relevant graduate degree program.
Responsibilities
- assisting with survey design and administration
- data analysis
- compilation and presentation of results
- design and dissemination of outreach materials
- producing data reports for local health departments
- cleaning and analysis of rabies post exposure prophylaxis data
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
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
