New York State Department of Health · 4 hours ago
Research Scientist 3 (Biostatistics or Epidemiology) - 01242, 01243, 01245, 01246
Albany, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expThe New York State Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. They are seeking a Research Scientist 3 to conduct independent scientific research and surveillance activities, focusing on the analysis of statewide datasets related to opioid misuse and overdose prevention.
Health Care
No H1B
Responsibilities
Conduct independent scientific research and surveillance activities
Critically contribute to the linkages of major large statewide datasets and analyses of these datasets
Responsible for the scientific research and adoption of modern methodologies and technologies for data linkages
Assess data sources for inclusion, selection, and development of indicators for analyses
Develop and implement analysis and evaluation plans of the linked data to monitor progress and policy impact
Work with opioid team members to implement epidemiology, surveillance, scientific research methodologies and evaluation activities of various data sources
Develop and implement data linkage methodologies for linking major statewide data sources
Develop scientific research and evaluation questions, study design, and comprehensive analysis plans
Carry out the implementation of these scientific research plans including the development dependent and independent indicators
Select appropriate statistical methodologies, conducting descriptive and multivariate analyses
Generate visualizations and interpretation of results
Develop various reports and peer-reviewed manuscripts to support opioid and substance misuse intervention activities
Design and develop surveillance products such as comprehensive surveillance reports, data visualization dashboards of important performance indicators, and data to action reports
Supervise staff (as needed), providing appropriate training and guidance, and conducting other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree in Epidemiology, Statistics/Biostatistics, Public Health, Biology, Biomedical Science, Engineering, Environmental Health, Environmental Science, Infection Control, Mathematics or a closely related degree field AND four (4) years of full-time, professional scientific research experience in an appropriate field
Substitutions: master's degree in Epidemiology, Statistics/Biostatistics, Public Health, Biology, Biomedical Science, Engineering, Environmental Health, Environmental Science, Infection Control, Mathematics or a closely related degree field may substitute for one year of experience, and Doctorate or Ph.D. in Epidemiology, Statistics/Biostatistics, Public Health, Biology, Biomedical Science, Engineering, Environmental Health, Environmental Science, Infection Control, Mathematics or a closely related degree field may substitute for an additional year of experience
Preferred
Master's degree in Public Health or related field and four years of experience in public health research, surveillance or evaluation; or a doctorate in Public Health or related field and two years of experience in public health research, surveillance or evaluation
Experience in grant application development and management
Proficiency in using data analysis, database and statistical software, interpretation, and dissemination of data for varied audiences as part of performing independent scientific research
Experience with deterministic and probabilistic data matching methodology and algorithms, analyzing large public health data, especially using time-to-event methodology in the performance of scientific research
Intermediate or advanced proficiency using SAS including proficient use of SAS BASE, SQL, GRAPH, STAT, ODS, MACRO, Tableau in the performance of scientific research activities
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office
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
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
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