Research Scientist III

Health Research, Inc.•Albany, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Research Scientist III will provide oversight and lead research, evaluation, and data quality for the Laboratory Analysis and Follow-Up unit within the Bureau of HIV/AIDS Epidemiology. The role is responsible for ensuring the quality, completeness, and accuracy of HIV surveillance data. The incumbent will oversee laboratory data quality and reporting, provide technical guidance to laboratories and public health partners, and use surveillance data to identify and address reporting issues. The position collaborates with partners across the New York State Department of Health, conducts research and surveillance reporting, and supervises staff to strengthen HIV surveillance across New York State. This is a grant-funded position requiring compliance with funding requirements, including time and effort reporting and grant and contract deliverables. Travel up to 25% is required. The selected candidate must live within reasonable commuting distance of the official work location and be located in, or willing to relocate before hire to, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Vermont, or Massachusetts. The role may become eligible for a hybrid schedule after an approximately six-month waiting period, subject to satisfactory performance, required security and confidentiality standards, management approval, and operational needs.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in public health, epidemiology, statistics, a related social science, or a closely related field and four years of research experience; OR a Master's degree in a related field and three years of research experience; OR a Doctorate degree in a related field and one year of research experience.
Must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the official work location and be located in or willing to relocate before hire to New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Vermont, or Massachusetts.
Must be able to travel up to 25% of the time.

Nice To Haves

Experience in public health surveillance.
Working knowledge of laboratory and physician reporting related to HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted infections, or other communicable diseases.
Experience with data collection, management, analysis, and reporting, including SAS, SQL, and/or other statistical software packages.
Strong analytical skills, including interpreting results and data analytic outputs for varied internal and external audiences.
Experience contributing to research deliverables, including peer-reviewed manuscripts and scientific posters.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
Experience with data visualization techniques to improve end-user understanding.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and coordinate and build partnerships with multiple entities.
Experience supervising staff.

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee research, evaluation, and data quality for the Laboratory Analysis and Follow-Up unit.
Ensure the quality, completeness, and accuracy of HIV surveillance data.
Oversee laboratory data quality and reporting activities.
Provide technical guidance to laboratories and public health partners.
Use surveillance data to identify and address reporting issues.
Collaborate with partners across the New York State Department of Health.
Conduct research and surveillance reporting.
Supervise staff.
Comply with funding requirements, including time and effort reporting and grant and contract deliverables.

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible benefit accounts for medical and dependent care expenses, adoption assistance, parking, and transit
Paid federal and state holidays, sick leave, vacation leave, and personal leave
Tuition support for educational or training opportunities
Participation in the New York State and Local Retirement System
Optional enrollment in the New York State Deferred Compensation Plan
Postretirement health benefits plan for qualified retirees
Employee Assistance Program with educational and wellness programs, training, and confidential services