StateJobsNY

NY HELPNo

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleResearch Scientist 3 (Epidemiology) - 09503

Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary Grade25

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $86432 to $108935 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 20%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Erie

Street Address Division of Epidemiology, Bureau of Health-care Associated Infections (BHAI), Western NY Regional Office

295 Main Street, RM 300

City Bufflao

StateNY

Zip Code14230

Minimum Qualifications Research Scientist 3 (Epidemiology): Bachelor’s degree in epidemiology, public health, biology, life sciences, statistics, infection control or a related field and four years of professional research experience; or a Master’s degree and three years of such experience; or a Doctorate in one of the above fields and one year of such experience.


Preferred Qualifications:
"In addition to the minimum qualifications, the candidate should have:
• Current certification in infection control (CIC®).
• Experience using the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) to include familiarity with reporting, definitions, and protocols.
• Proficiency in conducting routine infection surveillance activities in acute care hospital settings.
• Experience in conducting research to reduce healthcare-associated infections in select settings and for targeted infections (e.g., QA/QI studies, surveillance analyses, investigations of rates and unusual occurrences, participation in projects leading to reports/papers).
• Experience providing technical assistance and training to healthcare providers.
• Excellent organizational, training, and written and verbal communication skills and the ability to apply and adapt them to various audiences and settings. "

Duties Description The Research Scisntist 3 will oversee mandated reporting of healthcare-associated infections for acute care hospitals in their assigned region, provide guidance and technical assistance to facilities and other internal and external partners, and conduct research related to these activities. This position will also support Department activities related to preparedness and response for COVID-19 and other emerging infectious diseases, including providing support and technical assistance to other BHAI programs as requested.

Additional Comments Permanent, full-time, non-competitive appointment. Routine travel, including occasional overnight travel and travel to areas which may not be served by public transportation, is required. (~20%)

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Human Resources Management Group, EGB/009503/RS3/EPI-BHAI-WRO

Telephone 518-486-1812

Fax 518-473-3395

Email Address resume@health.ny.gov

Address

Street RM 2217, Corning Tower Building, ESP

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12237

Notes on ApplyingSubmit resume and cover letter, preferably in PDF format, to resume@health.ny.gov, or by fax to (518) 473-3395 with Reference Code EGB/009503/RS3/EPI-BHAI-WRO included in the subject line of your email or fax, or by regular mail to Human Resources Management Group, EGB/09503/RS3/EPI-BHAI-WRO, Room 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, New York 12237-0012. Failure to include the required Reference Code may result in the delay of processing your application. Resumes accepted until December 13, 2021.