Research Scientist I

Overview

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Environmental Science, Environmental Education, Public Health, Epidemiology or related field and two years of research experience; OR a Master’s degree in a related field and one year of research experience.

 

This position requires that the incumbent will report to the official work location and live within commuting distance to the official work location. Telecommuting may not be available. If telecommuting is available, the incumbent will be required to have a telephone/mobile device, and internet access.

 

Health Research, Inc.’s (HRI) mission is building a healthier future for New York State and beyond through the delivery of funding and program support to further public health and research programs. In support of our mission and our commitment to providing a safe workplace, we require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless approved for a religious or medical exemption.

 

Preferred Qualifications

Experience collecting and identifying arthropod specimens. Experience preparing and processing specimens for molecular analysis; proficiency in laboratory techniques such as nucleic acid extraction, real-time and conventional PCR, nucleic acid quantification, and sterile technique. Experience with conducting communicable disease surveillance and investigations. Experience using various software packages, including Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Access.

 

Responsibilities

The Research Scientist I will perform a broad range of communicable disease activities related to public health preparedness and response in the Western Regional Office (WRO) including: conducting vector borne disease surveillance, case and outbreak investigations; conducting scientific studies; providing technical assistance and training; serving as a liaison/resource with local health departments, regional office and Central Office partners; and contributing to scientific literature through epidemiologic activities. Communicable disease surveillance and outbreak investigation activities including problem definition, methodology, execution, and the analysis and interpretation of results of projects related to epidemiologic and communicable disease activities. Utilize a broad array of scientific techniques in collecting experimental data including an evaluation of the validity and possible significance of the findings. Contribute to the development of investigative outbreak tools such as interview questionnaires. Prepare materials, methods, and results sections for manuscripts. Identify and respond to urgent communicable disease outbreak and public health emergency issues, provide technical assistance to and support the efforts of LHDs and regional offices.

 

 

 

The Bureau of Communicable Disease Control (BCDC) performs a critical aspect of public health preparedness planning and response by assuring a trained epidemiologic workforce, in the central and regional offices, ready to be rapidly deployed in the event of a public health disease emergency, whether naturally occurring, accidental or intentional.

 

Please visit HRI’s web site at (preferred method):  https://careers-healthresearch.icims.com/jobs/ or mail resume to: Health Research, Inc., 150 Broadway – Suite 280, Menands, NY 12204-2719. Please include reference code 2023-6443 on envelope.

 

Employee Benefits

Health Research, Inc. (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!

 

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 may not be available. If telecommuting is available, the incumbent will be required to have a telephone/mobile device, and internet access.

Health Research, Inc.’s (HRI) mission is building a healthier future for New York State and beyond through the delivery of funding and program support to further public health and research programs. In support of our mission and our commitment to providing a safe workplace, we require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless approved for a religious or medical exemption.

 

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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