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Health Research, Inc. Research Scientist II in Albany, New York
Applications to be submitted by July 23, 2024
Compensation Grade:
Compensation Details:
Minimum: $78,554.00 - Maximum: $78,554.00 AnnuallyDepartment
(OHEHR) AI - AIDS InstituteAbout Health Research, Inc.
Health Research, Inc. (HRI) contributes to the health and well-being of the people of New York State by complementing and enabling the strategic public health goals of the New York State Department of Health (DOH), Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center (RPCCC), and other health-related entities.
HRI provides best-in-class resource administration for stakeholders and programs related to the work and priorities of the Department of Health and its other partners. HRI does this through the provision of knowledge, expertise, funding guidance, and fiduciary oversight of sponsored program funding for public health and research programs in concert with community partnerships.
Health Research, Inc. (HRI) offers a robust, comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including:
Health, dental and vision insurance -Several comprehensive health insurance plans to choose from;
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;
And so much more!
Job Description:
Responsibilities
The Research Scientist II will contribute toward research question development, study design, execution, analyses, interpretation, and presentation of results on cross-cutting research initiatives related to HIV/AIDS. Major responsibilities will include conducting statistical and epidemiologic analyses using the NYS HIV Registry; collaborating with staff to disseminate findings through fact sheets/infographics, tables, graphs, posters, reports, presentations, and publications; contributing to workgroups or committees and contribute towards evaluating epidemiological research.
The incumbent will also coordinate and contribute to maternal/child/perinatal surveillance research projects. The incumbent will contribute toward developing study questions, perform data analyses, data dissemination, and reporting of HIV exposure, infection, and diagnosis of pregnant people living with HIV and their children.
Other appropriate related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field and three years of research experience; or a Master's degree in a related field and two years of research experience; or a Doctorate in a related field.
Preferred Qualifications
Strong data analysis and data management experience, particularly with large confidential health-related datasets. Familiarity with HIV or other public health surveillance system data. Advanced knowledge of SAS or SQL. Familiarity with epidemiological research methods. Experience evaluating data quality, conducting data analysis, producing and synthesizing results for written reports, and contributing to publications. Experience creating infographics and graphical presentations of data.
Conditions of Employment
Grant funded position. Compliance with funding requirements such as time and effort reporting, grant deliverables, and contract deliverables, is required.
Travel, up to 25% of the time, will be required.
This position requires that the incumbent will report to the official work location and live within commuting distance to the official work location. Telecommuting will be available.
HRI participates in the E-Verify Program.
HRI has a long-standing dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce. HRI is committed to the principle of non-discrimination in all phases of its employment procedures and practices.
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Minimum Salary: 31200.00 Maximum Salary: 31200.00 Salary Unit: Yearly
