Research Scientist II

Compensation Grade:

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).

Department

Job Description:

Responsibilities

The Research Scientist II will primarily be responsible for performing data analyses and data management activities for birth defects surveillance projects. The incumbent will work within the Birth Defects Lifespan Studies Section in the Bureau of Environmental & Occupational Epidemiology, Center for Environmental Health. The incumbent will be a part of a team of multidisciplinary public health professionals to contribute toward developing a standardized surveillance database of individuals living with birth defects; will clean, link, and evaluate birth defects registry, healthcare encounter, specialty clinic, and vital records data using SAS; will work with other staff to perform data quality and consistency checks. The incumbent will also perform literature searches, develop research questions and analysis plans, interpret results, and collaborate with applicable staff to generate scientific manuscripts, reports, posters, and presentations.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Environmental Health or 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

A graduate degree in epidemiology or biostatistics. Experience in birth defects surveillance and research. Experience with birth defects registry, healthcare encounter data (SPARCS, Medicaid), and Vital Records data. Experience linking large public health and administrative data sets. Proficiency with MS Access databases and strong SAS programming skills for data management and analysis. Experience managing and analyzing data on muscular dystrophies, specifically Duchenne or Becker, Myotonic, Facioscapulohumeral, Emery-Dreifuss, Limb-girdle, Congenital, and Distal muscular dystrophies. Experience with multivariable analyses, evaluating and interpreting scientific data. Experience with manuscript, poster, and slide preparation for publication and presentation.

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.

Travel up to 10% of the time will be required.

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.

This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule, with a combination of onsite and remote work.

HRI participates in the E-Verify Program.

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Qualified Individuals with Disabilities/Qualified Protected Veterans

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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.

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!

Work Location Expectations

At HRI, the nature of hybrid and onsite work varies by position. Some roles require full onsite presence, while others allow a hybrid schedule. Managers determine the specific telecommuting expectations for each role based on operational needs and job responsibilities. If designated as hybrid, you will divide your time between working remotely and reporting onsite. Regardless of telecommuting status, all HRI employees must live within a reasonable commuting distance of their official work location and must reside in one of the following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, or Vermont.