Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleResearch Scientist 3 (Biostatistics) - 1247

Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary Grade25

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

Salary RangeFrom $96336 to $121413 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type 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 Epidemiology/Bureau of Surveillance and Data Systems

Empire State Plaza

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12237

Job Specifics

Duties Description The research scientist will be part of the Bureau of Surveillance and Data Systems (BSDS) Electronic Syndromic Surveillance System (ESSS) team. The incumbant will collaborate in the development of research and academic manuscripts and publications on opioids and drug overdose using near-real-time syndromic data. It will include coordinating the Division of Epidemiology BSDS’s syndromic surveillance efforts on opioids and drug overdose surveillance. The position will assist with the development of tableau dashboard metrics to share with the state programs, Emergency Departments (ED), and Local Health Departments (LHD) for near-real-time surveillance. Duties will also include staff supervision and other 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 four (4)** 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.

In addition to meeting the above minimum qualifications, below are the Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred requirements include experience working with large statewide administrative relational databases and fluency in SAS, SQL, or related statistical software. Experience with the syndromic data system, public health experience, disease coding schemes such as ICD-10 codes, knowledge of medical file transfer HL7, ability to effectively work independently as well as part of a team, experience with statistical analysis methodologies, publications, and presentations would be preferred.

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

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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How to Apply

Name Human Resources Management

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 NMH/RS3/1247 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, NMH/RS3/1247, 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 March 3, 2026.