Hourly Project Assistant II
About The Position
Health Research, Inc. is seeking an Hourly Project Assistant II. The incumbent will join a multi-disciplinary research team at the Center for Environmental Health’s Division of Environmental Health Assessment and will assist with investigating potential associations between levels of so-called “forever chemicals” (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) measured in drinking water, soil samples and in serum samples from communities exposed to PFAS in drinking water. The incumbent will evaluate the extent of PFAS exposure in a population impacted by industry-driven PFOA contamination. This will include using GIS software to map and characterize PFAS exposure, developing and deploying a questionnaire to characterize exposure pathways, and estimating additional PFAS exposure concentrations from secondary routes. The incumbent will contribute to publications expected to advance scientific understanding of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, environmental transport, and toxicology.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a graduate program in public health, environmental health sciences or epidemiology.
- Valid and unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. is required.
- Compliance with funding requirements such as time and effort reporting, grant deliverables, and contract deliverables, 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
- Experience using GIS software to create maps, geocode address information and perform geographical analysis.
- Experience using Survey Monkey or similar, to create surveys to collect information from communities.
- Experience with SAS or similar statistical software to generate summary statistics, generate statistical models.
- Experience using SAS, spreadsheets or database software to match and compare data sets.
- Experience communicating summary statistics and modeling results in scientific settings through poster or other presentations.
Responsibilities
- Assist with investigating potential associations between levels of so-called “forever chemicals” (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) measured in drinking water, soil samples and in serum samples from communities exposed to PFAS in drinking water.
- Evaluate the extent of PFAS exposure in a population impacted by industry-driven PFOA contamination.
- Using GIS software to map and characterize PFAS exposure
- Developing and deploying a questionnaire to characterize exposure pathways
- Estimating additional PFAS exposure concentrations from secondary routes.
- Contribute to publications expected to advance scientific understanding of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, environmental transport, and toxicology.
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
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
