Hourly Project Assistant II JR- 0001434

Overview

Job Description:

Responsibilities

The Hourly Project Assistant II will work within the Birth Defects Research Section of the Bureau of Environmental & Occupational Epidemiology. The incumbent will join a team of public health professionals to work on collaborative case-control studies on birth defects funded by CDC, including the National Birth Defects Prevention Study (NBDPS) and the Birth Defects Study To Evaluate Pregnancy Exposure (BD-STEPS).The incumbent will be responsible for assisting in data analysis activities, assisting with matching datasets, assisting with database maintenance, and assisting with literature searches related to birth defects.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduate student currently enrolled in a Public Health, Biostatistics, or Epidemiology related program.
Preferred Qualifications

Experience conducting data management activities in SAS. Experience conducting data analysis in SAS. Experience with MS Excel. Experience with regression modeling. Experience creating tables and figures for scientific reports. Experience in maternal and child health outcomes.

Conditions of Employment
Hourly, grant funded position expected to last through 09/29/2025. 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.

Travel, up to 10% of the time, will be required.

The selected candidate must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the official work location specified in the job posting and must also be located in or willing to relocate to one of the following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Vermont, or Massachusetts, prior to hire. Telecommuting will be available.

HRI participates in the E-Verify Program.

HRI embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce. This is reflected in our affirmative action equal employment opportunity policy.

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!