Research scientist

NY HELP No

Agency Health, Department of

Title Research Scientist 3 (Epidemiology) - 07373

Occupational Category Other Professional Careers

Salary Grade 25

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

Salary Range From $96336 to $121413 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 5%

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 Division of Family Health / Bureau of Data Analytics, Research, and Evaluation

Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12237

Duties Description The Research Scientist 3 will work within the Bureau of Data Analytics, Research, and Evaluation, Division of Family Health. The Research Scientist 3 will support infant health programs including reducing infant mortality initiative on data linkages, quality improvement, research, analytics, surveillance, reporting and evaluation. The Research Scientist 3 will also provide direction and supervision to staff.

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in epidemiology, public health, biology, infection control, statistics/biostatistics, biomedical science, environmental health, environmental science or a closely related degree and four years of post-degree professional scientific research experience; or a Master's degree in one of the above mentioned fields and three years of post-degree professional scientific research; or a Doctorate in one of the above mentioned fields and one year of post-degree professional scientific research.Preferred Qualifications:Master's or doctoral degree in Epidemiology, Statistics/Biostatistics, Data Science, Public Health, Health Informatics, or a closely related Health Science degree. Proficiency in the use of large datasets, data analysis, statistical and qualitative software. Advanced proficiency in use of SAS BASE, SQL, MACRO, REPORT, or other related software tools. Experience in scientific research, public health surveillance or evaluation.

Additional Comments Permanent, full-time, non-competitive appointment. 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: you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact by phone 518-486-1812 or email [email protected] to make a request.NYS Department of Health does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.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.

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Name Human Resources Management Group

Telephone 518-486-1812

Fax 518-473-3395

Email Address [email protected]

Address

Street RM 2217, Corning Tower Building, ESP

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12237

Notes on Applying Please submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to [email protected], with Reference MR/RS3/07373/DFH included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, MR/RS3/07373/DFH, 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.