Research Scientist I (Biostatistics)

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Compensation Details:

Positions with a designated work location in New York City, Nassau, Rockland, Suffolk, or Westchester Counties will receive a $4,000 annual downstate adjustment (pro-rated for part-time positions).

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Job Description:

Responsibilities

The Bureau of Surveillance and Data Systems (BSDS) is responsible for the management and oversight of several Department of Health (DOH) mission critical surveillance systems including the New York State Immunization Information System (NYSIIS) and Electronic Clinical Laboratory Reporting System (ECLRS), Communicable Disease Electronic Surveillance System (CDESS), the Electronic Syndromic Surveillance System (ESSS), and the Outbreak Management Solution (OMS). BSDS has oversight of the design, development, implementation, maintenance, enhancement, and training related to the mentioned systems, and all aspects of electronic surveillance data for over 60 reportable communicable diseases and emergency communicable disease events to ensure statewide compliance with reporting and tracking for reportable and emerging disease threats.

The Research Scientist I (RSI) will mainly work on syndromic data research and data quality control. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to: contributing to the monitoring of Emergency Department (ED) HL7 data feeds and upcoming Emergency Medical Services (EMS) DataMart feeds to ensure data completeness and timeliness; researching and analyzing EMS data for syndromic surveillance; writing SAS codes for data validation, surveillance reports, and syndromic research to enhance the ESSS; developing and maintaining the ESSS Tableau module; creating syndrome definitions and filters using SAS; preparing and supporting presentations, peer-review publications, and other dissemination materials; and supporting public health surveillance using syndromic data and other data quality initiatives as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Statistics, Biostatistics, Epidemiology or a related field and two years of research experience. A Master's degree in a related field may substitute for one year of research experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong research and analytical skills;

• Proficiency in SAS programming and data analysis;

• Knowledge of disease coding systems such as ICD-10;

• Knowledge of HL7 messaging standards;

• Experience with relational databases such as Oracle;

• Strong oral and written communication skills to support effective reporting, research, documentation, and stakeholder engagement.

Conditions of Employment

Grant funded position. Compliance with funding requirements such as time and effort reporting, grant deliverables, and contract deliverables, is required.

Visa sponsorship may be available for this position, in accordance with applicable federal requirements.

The selected candidate must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the official work location specified in the job posting 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. Telecommuting will be available.

HRI participates in the E-Verify Program.

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About Health Research, Inc.

Join us in our mission to make a difference in public health and advance scientific research! At Health Research, Inc. (HRI), your work will contribute to meaningful change and innovation in the communities we serve! At HRI, we are on a mission to transform the health and well-being of the people of New York State through innovative partnerships and cutting-edge public health initiatives. As a dynamic non-profit organization, HRIplays a crucial role in advancing the strategic goals of the New York State Department of Health (DOH), Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center (RPCCC), and other health-related entities.