Research Scientist I

Health Research, Inc. • Albany, NY

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Research Scientist I will work as part of a team of public health professionals and will contribute to research tasks related to the surveillance of occupational injuries, illnesses and prevention. The role will involve formatting and organizing data sets, developing statistical summaries and interpreting and producing routine research results, including the development of charts, tables, and graphs. The incumbent will also contribute to the development and dissemination of research findings and data with relevant stakeholders. The position will use occupational health surveillance system data to contribute toward the identification of work-related risk factors and outcomes to monitor and evaluate the effects of risk exposure. Additionally, the incumbent will contribute to exposure investigations to identify and reduce health risks.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Epidemiology Biostatistics or a related field and two years of research experience; OR a master’s degree in a related field and one year of research experience.

Nice To Haves

• A Master’s degree in Epidemiology or Statistics.
• Experience conducting epidemiological research, data analysis, report writing and dissemination of data for varied audiences.
• Experience in SAS.
• Working knowledge of public health as well as occupational health surveillance and research.

Responsibilities

• Formatting and organizing data sets
• Developing statistical summaries
• Interpreting and producing routine research results, including the development of charts, tables, and graphs
• Contributing to the development and dissemination of research findings and data with relevant stakeholders
• Using occupational health surveillance system data to contribute toward the identification of work-related risk factors and outcomes to monitor and evaluate the effects of risk exposure
• Contributing to exposure investigations to identify and reduce health risks

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.
• 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