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AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleResearch Scientist 4 (Biostatistics or Epidemiology) -01241, 01244

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade27

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

Salary RangeFrom $106898 to $131665 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address Office of Science

Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12237

Duties Description The Research Scientist 4 (RS4) incumbents will have primary responsibilities to lead scientific research and surveillance activities and act as Team Lead in maintaining data environments and providing data management oversight for opioid team members. The incumbents will be responsible for the scientific research and adoption of modern methodologies and technologies for data linkages, assessments of data sources for inclusion, selection, and development of indicators for analyses, development and implementation of analysis and evaluation plans of the linked data to monitor progress and policy impact to support major state initiatives regarding opioid misuse and overdose prevention. The incumbents will implement epidemiology, surveillance, scientific reserarch methodologies and evaluation activities of various data sources and the linked data that will overcome the limitations of using individual datasets to fill information gaps and needs to better target interventions and enhance overdose responses. Specifically, the incumbents will be responsible for: 1) Leading the design, development, and implementation of plans for linking major statewide data sources including but not limited to Prescription Drug Monitoring Program data, ED and hospitalization data, mortality data, and pre-hospital care (e-PCR) data; 2) Leading the design and development of comprehensive scientific research plans for complex analyses of the linked data to fill information gaps and needs; 3) Overseeing the implementation of these scientific research plans including directing and managing unit staff in conducting complex statistical analyses, leading interpretation of results, developing various reports and peered-review manuscripts to support opioid and substance misuse intervention activities, designing and developing surveillance products such as comprehensive surveillance reports, data visualization dashboards of important performance indicators, and data to action reports; and 4) supervising staff, providing appropriate training and guidance, and conducting other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications A bachelor’s degree in Epidemiology, Statistics/Biostatistics, Public Health, Biology, Biomedical Science, Engineering, Environmental Health, Environmental Science, Infection Control, Mathematics or a closely related degree field AND five (5)** years of full-time, professional scientific research experience in an appropriate field. **Substitutions: master’s degree in Epidemiology, Statistics/Biostatistics, Public Health, Biology, Biomedical Science, Engineering, Environmental Health, Environmental Science, Infection Control, Mathematics or a closely related degree field may substitute for one year of experience, and Doctorate or Ph.D. in Epidemiology, Statistics/Biostatistics, Public Health, Biology, Biomedical Science, Engineering, Environmental Health, Environmental Science, Infection Control, Mathematics or a closely related degree field may substitute for an additional year of experience.

Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in Public Health or related field and four years of experience in public health research, surveillance or evaluation; or a doctorate in Public Health or related field and two years of experience in public health research, surveillance or evaluation; experience in grant application development and management. Proficiency in using data analysis, database and statistical software, interpretation, and dissemination of data for varied audiences as part of performing independent scientific research. Experience with deterministic and probabilistic data matching methodology and algorithms, analyzing large public health data, especially using time-to-event methodology in the performance of scientific research. Intermediate or advanced proficiency using SAS including proficient use of SAS BASE, SQL, GRAPH, STAT, ODS, MACRO, Tableau in the performance of scientific research activities. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Additional Comments We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:

• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
• Shift & Geographic pay differentials
• Affordable Health Care options
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
• And many more...

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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Name Human Resources Management Group

Telephone 518-486-1812

Fax 518-473-3395

Email Address resume@health.ny.gov

Address

Street Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza, Room 2217

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 EGB/01241/RS4/OS-OPIOID included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, EGB/01241/RS4/OS-OPIOID, 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.