Program Research Specialist III

Health Research, Inc. • Albany, NY

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Program Research Specialist III will work within the Center for Environmental Health, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of research scientists and environmental health professionals. The incumbent will contribute to a wide range of data-driven and environmental health initiatives. The incumbent will be responsible for supporting data modernization efforts to improve timeliness, enhance data quality, and reduce reporting burdens through the integration of emerging technologies; coordinating data collection and database management to ensure accuracy and efficiency; conducting data analysis and statistical evaluations to generate insights and advance project knowledge; developing clear and compelling data visualizations using modern information technology tools; preparing materials—including reports, presentations, posters, tables, charts, and graphs—for internal use and external dissemination; collaborating with senior staff to design and deliver presentations for stakeholders and the public; performing other appropriate related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Environmental Sciences, Data Analytics, Biostatistics or a related field and three years of research experience in the collection and analysis of data; OR an Associate’s degree in a related field and five years of such experience; OR seven years of such experience.
• A Master's degree in a related field may substitute for one year of such experience.
• Grant funded position. 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.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate degree in a related field
• Proficiency in R and ArcGIS for conducting statistical and spatial analyses
• Experience with data modernization and automation processes
• Strong skills in software and programming applications for developing reports and interactive dashboards
• Knowledge of environmental health issues and environmental investigations
• Experience with electronic data collection and database management
• Demonstrated ability in scientific writing and communicating complex information to diverse audiences, including local, state, and federal partners, as well as the general public.

Responsibilities

• Supporting data modernization efforts to improve timeliness, enhance data quality, and reduce reporting burdens through the integration of emerging technologies
• Coordinating data collection and database management to ensure accuracy and efficiency
• Conducting data analysis and statistical evaluations to generate insights and advance project knowledge
• Developing clear and compelling data visualizations using modern information technology tools
• Preparing materials—including reports, presentations, posters, tables, charts, and graphs—for internal use and external dissemination
• Collaborating with senior staff to design and deliver presentations for stakeholders and the public
• Performing other appropriate related duties as assigned

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

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