New York State Department of Health · 1 day ago
Research Scientist 2 (Epidemiology) - 13016
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$82K/yr - $104K/yr
3+ years expThe New York State Department of Health is focused on improving public health and eliminating health disparities. They are seeking a Research Scientist 2 to join the Drug Overdose Surveillance and Epidemiology Unit, where the incumbent will develop novel methodological approaches for drug overdose outbreak detection and conduct public health investigations.
Health Care
No H1B
Responsibilities
Develop novel methodological approaches for drug overdose ‘outbreak detection’
Establish a near real-time surveillance for drug overdose and spike rapid response activities
Focus primarily on hospital discharge and emergency department data
Conduct data management and data monitoring activities for information on hospital discharge and emergency department visits
Assist in conducting public health investigation activities to investigate and characterize drug overdose spike events in New York State
Utilize drug overdose hospital related and surveillance data to contribute to all phases of the research process including problem definition, planning, execution, analysis, interpretation, and dissemination of findings
Collaborate with evaluation staff in the Office of Program Evaluation and Research (AIDS Institute) and prevention and harm reduction staff in the Office of Drug User Health to develop program evaluation projects and performance monitoring activities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in biology, biomedical science, environmental health, environmental science, epidemiology, infection control, public health, statistics/biostatistics, or a related degree
Three years of professional research experience in an appropriate field
Master's degree in an appropriate field may substitute for one year of experience
Ph.D. in an appropriate field may substitute for an additional year of experience
Related degrees may include Economics, Education, Mathematics, Medical Anthropology, Medical Geography, Nursing, Nutrition, Pharmacology, Psychology, Sociology, or other relevant Social Science, or Natural Science
Preferred
Strong background in public health surveillance and epidemiology
Public health and policy research, study design and execution
Analysis using epidemiological principles and methodologies
Experience with SAS, SQL or other statistical software
Experience with relational databases and graphical or geospatial software packages e.g., Tableau, ARC GIS, SAS Viya
Experience with information technology and systems used for electronic public health reporting
Experience with large, population-based and other health-related data sets (e.g., SPARCS, ECLRS, vital statistics)
Experience with disease registries and working with confidential data
Excellent interpersonal, presentation, written and verbal communication skills
Benefits
Holiday & Paid Time Off
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
Shift & Geographic pay differentials
Affordable Health Care options
Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
NYS Deferred Compensation plan
Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
And many more...
Company
New York State Department of Health
To protect, improve and promote the health, productivity and well-being of all New Yorkers.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Amy Gildemeister
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Lindsay Redmond
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