Overview
Responsibilities
The Hourly Research Scientist will work within the Bureau of Toxic Substance Assessment, Center for Environmental Health. The incumbent will join a team of public health professionals to help advance several priority projects related to characterizing human exposures, as well as health risks and benefits, related to consuming fish contaminated by harmful substances. The incumbent will conduct literature reviews, analyze data and develop detailed and extensive summary reports related to fish contaminant concentration data collected in New York State, the Great Lake states, and elsewhere. This work will focus most specifically on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in fish and the health benefits of fish consumption. In addition, the incumbent will interact with members of the Bureau, Division, and Center as well as outside researchers as needed for the successful completion of this work.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in environmental engineering, public health or a related field. At least five years of research experience in environmental public health.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience completing public health-related scientific and risk assessment projects. Knowledge and experience setting state fish consumption advisories with respect to mercury, PCBs and other relevant fish contaminants, substantial knowledge of PFAS toxicity and risk assessment, and working knowledge of PFAS data for freshwater fish. Understanding of cardiovascular and developmental benefits of fish consumption. Demonstrated working knowledge of New York State waters as well as familiarity with Great Lakes states fish advisory programs.
Conditions of Employment
Hourly, grant funded position expected to last until 9/30/2025. 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.
This hourly, part time position will be remote, working approximately 10 hours/week. The selected candidate must reside within a reasonable commuting distance to Albany or Menands, NY 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.
HRI participates in the E-Verify Program.
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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!
About Health Research, Inc.
Health Research, Inc. (HRI) contributes to the health and well-being of the people of New York State by complementing and enabling the strategic public health goals of the New York State Department of Health (DOH), Roswell Park Cancer Institute Corporation (RPCIC), and other health-related entities.
HRI provides best-in-class resource administration for stakeholders and programs related to the work and priorities of the Department of Health and its other partners. HRI does this through the provision of knowledge, expertise, funding guidance, and fiduciary oversight of sponsored program funding for public health and research programs in concert with community partnerships.
