Public Health Specialist I

Health Research, Inc. • Albany, NY

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is expected to last through June 30, 2027 with potential continued funding thereafter. The Public Health Specialist I will serve as a member of the Bureau of Occupational Health and Injury Prevention (BOHIP) team, supporting the improvement of public health. Responsibilities include maintaining and updating Heavy Metals Registry records; conducting structured interviews to collect information related to heavy metal exposures; communicating with registry participants, healthcare providers, and laboratories; gathering scientific and public health reference materials to support program activities; and assisting with the identification, tracking, and documentation of occupational fatalities using public information sources and established databases.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in the sciences (chemistry, biology, biochemistry, physics, environmental science, earth science), health science, public health or a related field; OR an associate degree in a related field and two years of experience in public health, human services, or health related program/organization; OR four years of such experience.
• 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

• Bachelor’s degree in the sciences (chemistry, biology, biochemistry, physics, environmental science, earth science), health science, public health or a related field.
• Experience with structured questionnaire administration.
• Demonstrated, strong oral and written communication skills.
• Experience in the retrieval of health data from specialized databases to identify at-risk individuals/groups and determine levels of intervention needed for different analytes.
• Experience in creating injury prevention materials for vulnerable individuals and high-risk occupations and industry sectors.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Zotero.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and updating Heavy Metals Registry records
• Conducting structured interviews to collect information related to heavy metal exposures
• Communicating with registry participants, healthcare providers, and laboratories
• Gathering scientific and public health reference materials to support program activities
• Assisting with the identification, tracking, and documentation of occupational fatalities using public information sources and established databases

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 - 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: Entry Level