Research Scientist II
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(OPH) CCH Division of EpidemiologyJob Description:
Responsibilities
The Research Scientist II will join the Bureau of Surveillance and Data Systems (BSDS)s Electronic Syndromic Surveillance System (ESSS) team to conduct research and coordinate the syndromic surveillance efforts utilizing syndromic data for opioid and drug related surveillance. The Research Scientist II will coordinate activities for the OD2AS project funded by the CDC work closely with the Office of Drug User Health other state offices and Local Health Departments (LHDs) on drug surveillance and be responsible for OD2AS grant deliverables. The Research Scientist II will conduct research to validate and refine syndrome definitions create and modify SAS filters generate surveillance reports and monitor alerts to detect drug spikes and outbreaks. The Research Scientist II will help maintain the ESSS report module research and enhance outbreak detection methods create syndromic surveillance reports update user guides and documents and train users to utilize ESSS for disease surveillance. The Research Scientist II will prepare peerreviewed presentations abstracts and publications for best practices of syndromic surveillance. Other job duties will be assigned as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree in public health epidemiology statistics a related social science or a closely related field and three years of research experience; OR a Masters degree in a related field and two years of research experience; OR a Doctorate degree in a related field.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with study and research design such as deciding appropriate data elements needed determining statistical analysis methodologies composing peerreviewed presentations abstracts and publications and developing written recommendations for program evaluations. Knowledge of disease coding schemes as ICD10 code and/or HL7 language programming and analytical skills using SAS and/or SQL large database management and/or data analysis experience of using data from a relational database and experience in public health program evaluations. Demonstrated efficient oral and written communication skills.
Conditions of Employment
Grant funded position. Compliance with funding requirements such as time and effort reporting grant deliverables and contract deliverables is 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. Telecommuting will be available.
HRI participates in the EVerify Program.
HRI embraces diversity equity and inclusion in our workforce. This is reflected in our affirmative action equal employment opportunity policy.
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 wellbeing of the people of New York State through innovative partnerships and cuttingedge public health initiatives. As a dynamic nonprofit 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 healthrelated 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!
Employment Type
Full-Time
