Hourly Project Assistant II

Health Research, Inc. • Albany, NY

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Health Research, Inc. is seeking an Hourly Project Assistant II to work within the New York State Newborn Screening Program. This role will assist with preparation for a Newborn Screening Program training workshop taking place in Albany from June 10th to 12th, 2026. The workshop will provide hands-on training on screening for five disorders to laboratory and follow-up staff from other Newborn Screening programs. The incumbent will support coordination and scheduling, order and organize supplies, print educational materials, compile printed material in binders, and organize electronic material on USB drives. The position involves assisting with general conference preparation, as well as with the set-up and implementation of conference activities. The incumbent must be available to work full days (7.5 hours each day; 7:30a-3:30p) from June 10-12, 2026. This role is part of a dynamic team serving the Wadsworth Center’s mission within the New York State Department of Health’s efforts to protect and promote the health of New York’s citizens.

Requirements

• Undergraduate or Graduate student enrolled in Public Health or related field.
• Valid and unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S.
• Must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the official work location.
• Must reside in or be willing to relocate to New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Vermont, or Massachusetts prior to hire.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with using computer software including Microsoft Office: Access, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint for event material organization.
• Attention to detail.
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with coordination and scheduling for a Newborn Screening Program training workshop.
• Order and organize supplies for the workshop.
• Print educational materials.
• Compile printed material in binders.
• Organize electronic material on USB drives.
• Assist with general conference preparation.
• Assist with the set-up and implementation of conference activities.

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• 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
• Retirement Benefits (New York State and Local Retirement System, optional enrollment in the New York State Deferred Compensation Plan)
• Postretirement Health Benefits Plan
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree