Research Scientist I
Research Scientist I
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(OPH) CEH Bureau of Environmental & Occupational EpidemiologyJob Description:
Responsibilities
Health Research Inc. is seeking a Research Scientist I to work within the Birth Defects Research Section in the Bureau of Environmental & Occupational Epidemiology Center for Environmental Health New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH). The NYSDOH has been a CDCfunded Center for Birth Defects Research and Prevention (CBDRP) since 1996. As such scientists with the NY CBDRP take part in research and surveillance activities to understand more about what causes birth defects and stillbirths through the Birth Defects Study to Evaluate Pregnancy exposureS (BDSTEPS) and its precursor the National Birth Defects Prevention Study (NBDPS). The incumbent will join a team of public health professionals to work on collaborative casecontrol studies on birth defects funded by CDC including the National Birth Defects Prevention Study (NBDPS) and the Birth Defects Study To Evaluation Pregnancy exposureS (BDSTEPS). The incumbent will perform literature searches related to birth defects and stillbirth; collect organize handle and evaluate projectrelated data; participate in problem definition planning and of birth defects and stillbirth surveillance and research; and analyze data and interpret results including contributing to the development of SAS programs data cleaning and data analysis; prepare reports presentations posters tables charts and graphs; and contribute to drafting manuscripts for publication in scientific journals based on analyses.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Epidemiology Biostatistics Public/Environmental Health or a related field and two years of research experience; OR a Masters degree in a related field and one year of research experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Graduate degree in Biostatistics or Epidemiology and one year experience conducting epidemiological research and data management/data analysis. Experience with statistical analysis using SAS. Experience analyzing birth defects or stillbirth data. Familiarity with Statewide Planning and Research Cooperative System (SPARCS) birth defects surveillance data or vital records data. Experience devising algorithms to match to large administrative data sets. Experience writing manuscripts based on analyses.
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 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. 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
