Research Scientist III

Health Research, Inc. • Albany, NY

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Research Scientist III (RSIII) will work within the Center for Population Health Science in the Office of Science, New York State Department of Health, on analysis and reporting of infectious and other disease outbreaks and emerging and priority health conditions. Specifically, the RSIII will lead production of the Global Health Update report, including data and information collection, data visualization, report writing and dissemination, and respond to related ad-hoc data requests. The incumbent will identify relevant data sources, develop and implement analysis plans related to critical projects such as emerging health conditions, infectious diseases, and environmental surveillance. The incumbent will also work with a team to coordinate the New York State Department of Health global health reporting and engagement, specifically with World Health Organization’s Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network (GOARN).

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Informatics, Statistics or a 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 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

• Master's degree in Public Health or related field and two years of experience in public health research, surveillance, and evaluation.
• Demonstrated experience in communicating and coordinating with partners for outbreaks or emerging health threats.
• Proficiency in data analysis, database and statistical software, interpretation, and dissemination of data for varied audiences, and provision of surveillance and evaluation technical assistance.
• Background and experience with analyzing large public health data sources.
• Proficiency in advanced statistical analysis and programming languages including using SAS including SAS BASE, SQL, GRAPH, STAT, ODS, MACRO.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills and experience communicating to various audiences in writing and verbally.

Responsibilities

• Lead production of the Global Health Update report, including data and information collection, data visualization, report writing and dissemination.
• Respond to related ad-hoc data requests.
• Identify relevant data sources.
• Develop and implement analysis plans related to critical projects such as emerging health conditions, infectious diseases, and environmental surveillance.
• Coordinate the New York State Department of Health global health reporting and engagement, specifically with World Health Organization’s Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network (GOARN).

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
• 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
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

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