Hourly Interviewer (JR-0001011)

Overview

Responsibilities

The Hourly Interviewer will assist in conducting interviews of enteric disease cases with standardized questionnaires when requested by a local health department, including running SAS code to identify requests and assign to other members of the team; assist in conducting focused interviews with cases that are part of statewide or national clusters with either CDC or NYS cluster specific questionnaires; assist with sharing interview data with CDC on enteric multistate clusters as requested; assist with data cleaning for 2024 case data and calculate timeliness and completeness measures for specific enteric diseases.

Pathogens include Salmonella, Shigella, shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC), Listeria, Campylobacter, Cryptosporidium, Cyclosporiasis, Giardia and others. This position offers opportunities to sit in on multistate calls regarding disease clusters with the CDC and FDA.

 

Minimum Qualifications

Undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a public health or epidemiology major or a closely related field.
Preferred Qualifications

Experience conducting telephone interviews. Knowledge of communicable disease control. Knowledge of data analysis and data management using SAS or Excel. Experience with foodborne illness investigations. Experience with public health data management systems.

 

Conditions of Employment

Grant funded, hourly position expected to last through 12/31/2024. Compliance with funding requirements such as time and effort reporting, grant deliverables, and contract deliverables, is required.
Valid and unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. is required. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

This position requires that the incumbent will report to the official work location and live within commuting distance to the official work location. Telecommuting will be available.

HRI participates in the E-Verify Program.

HRI has a long-standing dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce. HRI is committed to the principle of non-discrimination in all phases of its employment procedures and practices.

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 well-being of the people of New York State through innovative partnerships and cutting-edge public health initiatives. As a dynamic non-profit organization, HRI plays 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 health-related 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!