The Research Scientist (RS) 2 will conduct basic and advanced research, statistical analysis, study design, survey design and implementation, data collection and analysis, outcome interpretation and report development and publication in support of the New York State Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). Under the direction of a senior Research Scientist, the RS 2 will assist with the evaluation of cross-cutting initiatives in the New York State WIC program, including enhanced fruit and vegetable benefits, remote appointments, medically indicated infant formula prescriptions, and WIC technology modernization. The incumbent will design, pilot-test, and implement SAS-based algorithms for extracting, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual WIC transaction data that can be used to track trends in program participation and benefit utilization over time. The incumbent will assist with the development, conduct, and translation of WIC special projects studies and disseminate results that can be used by nutrition program administrators to implement and evaluate evidence-based practices with the goal of enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of WIC-supported public health nutrition initiatives and strategies.