Research Scientist III JR-0001217

Overview

Job Description:

Responsibilities

The Research Scientist III will serve as a member of the Regional Epidemiology team, participating in outbreak investigations; ensuring surveillance and disease reporting activities are consistent and comply with State rules, protocols, and regulations. Specific duties include: monitoring and overseeing both community and health care associated disease reports, ensure proper investigation measures and follow up of communicable disease clusters and outbreaks, and participate in regional emergency preparedness activities as needed. This incumbent will develop investigative outbreak questionnaires; disseminate intervention policies and recommendations; and provide technical guidance and expertise (both in person and by telephone) regarding urgent/emerging infections and diseases of public health significance such as vaccine preventable diseases, novel influenza viruses (e.g. H1N1), foodborne diseases, hepatitis virus, and emerging threats such as Ebola and Zika viruses. In addition, this position will participate in the development and delivery of infection control education programs for a broad range of healthcare professionals including local health departments (LHDs), school nurses, physicians, health care infection control preventionists, the general public and other state agency representatives. This position will also contribute to the organization, development, analysis of communicable disease investigations for departmental epidemiological reports; presentation at conferences and/or publication in peer reviewed journals.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in epidemiology, public health, health services, nursing, or infection control or a related field and four years of research experience; or a Master’s degree in a related field and three years of research experience; OR a Doctorate in a related field and one year of research experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in Public Health or Nursing. Epidemiology experience at the county, state or healthcare institution level. Experience managing multiple tasks, conducting communicable disease case/outbreak and infection control investigations. Experience working with large data sets, e.g. Excel, SAS, etc. Demonstrated excellent organizational and communication skills, including public speaking and preparation of written materials such as reports or published papers. Experience working independently as well a part of a team.

Conditions of Employment

Grant funded position. Compliance with funding requirements such as time and effort reporting, grant deliverables, and contract deliverables, is required.

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.

Travel, up to 25% of the time, will be required.

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!