Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleResearch Scientist 1 (Epidemiology) - 14631

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade18

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $65001 to $82656 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 10%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address Division of Genetics/ Newborn Screening

120 New Scotland Ave

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12208

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications Non-Competitive: bachelor’s degree in the Biology, Public Health, Epidemiology, Infection Control, Statistics/Biostatistics, Biomedical Science, Environmental Health, Environmental Science, or a related degree and two years of post-degree professional research experience in an appropriate field, or a Master's degree in the appropriate field and on year of post-degree professional research experience in that field.

Preferred Qualifications: Background in human genetics, epidemiology or public health. Experience in data analysis, management and reporting. Strong working knowledge of SQL, Excel, and statistics. Experience preparing data for the scientific community and the public. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Duties Description The primary purpose of this position is to assist the Newborn Screening Program with epidemiological research and surveillance of pre-analytic factors associated with the submission of newborn dried blood specimens and demographic data by birthing facilities with the end goal of quality improvement. The incumbent will work both independently and under the direction of senior scientists to contribute directly towards problem definition, study design, execution, analyses, interpretation and presentation of results. The incumbent will assist with surveillance to identify and reduce risk factors that can impact newborn screening pre-analytic processes and outcomes; monitor and evaluate the site-specific and aggregate analyses of birthing facilities, including specimen collection, specimen transport to the state public health laboratory, specimen quality and demographic data associated with newborn specimens.

Additional Comments Permanent, non-competitive, fulltime. Since exposure to potentially hazardous substances may be involved with this position, the selected candidate will be required to wear personal protective clothing and equipment. Work hours may be variable. Some travel may be required.

This position may require travel throughout New York State including overnights to areas not served by public transportation.

For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.

The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htm

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Contact Information

Name Human Resources Management Group, NMH/RS1/14631

Telephone 518-486-1812

Fax 518-473-3395

Email Address resume@health.ny.gov

Address

Street Rm 2217,Corning Tower Building

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12237

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference NMH/RS1/14631 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, NMH/RS1/14631, Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237-0012, or by fax to (518) 473-3395. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position. Resumes will be accepted until December 13, 2024.