Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleAssistant Research Scientist - 17408

Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary Grade14

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

Salary RangeFrom $53764 to $68630 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 10%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Albany

Street Address Center for Environmental Health - Bureau of Environmental and Occupational Epidemiology

11th Floor, Corning Tower

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12237

Job Specifics

Duties Description The Assistant Research Scientist (ARS) will support the NYS Birth Defects Registry (BDR) surveillance efforts related to Article 27-C, Section 2733 of Public Health Law and State Sanitary Code 10 NYCRR Part 22. The Registry receives over 40,000 birth defect reports per year, and the ARS will serve a critical role in conducting birth defects surveillance by receiving and interpreting incoming data reports, entering data into the registry database, and reviewing data for missing information and errors.

They will be responsible for the timeliness of data processing as it is necessary for enabling registry staff to respond to public health inquiries about birth defects prevalence, particularly as it relates to environmental exposures. The ARS will also provide accurate counts of New Yorkers with birth defects which is also important for quantifying needs for services within the state population. Without this position, birth defect reports cannot be processed in a timely manner and quality of the data may be compromised.

Minimum Qualifications Assistant Research Scientist, Grade 14: a bachelor’s degree in biology, public health, epidemiology, infection control, statistics/biostatistics, biomedical science, environmental health, environmental science, or a related degree* AND at least one year of post degree professional research experience in the appropriate field. Thirty graduate hours leading to an advanced degree in an appropriate field may be substituted for the required experience.

*Related Degrees may include: Medical Anthropology, Psychology, Nutrition, Nursing, Pharmacology, Mathematics, Education, Medical Geography, Sociology, Economics, or other relevant Social Science, or Natural Sciences.

Preferred Qualifications: The preferred candidate will have experience in birth defects surveillance or surveillance of other health conditions. They will also have familiarity with medical coding systems, such as Internal Classification of Diseases (ICD) or Business Professionals of America (BPA). The preferred candidate will have intermediate or advanced proficiency in Statistical Analysis System (SAS) and Excel. They will be able to demonstrate their ability to complete detail-oriented tasks, including data cleaning and management; excellent written and oral communication skills for diverse audiences; and strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

Additional Comments One full-time, contingent-permanent, non-competitive appointment opportunity.

Candidates, when applying, please indicate how you possess a full-scope of professional research experience that includes problem definition, planning research approaches, conducting studies, collecting and processing data, and interpreting and reporting findings.

Transfer candidates may be asked for their Social Security Number to verify your transfer eligibility. For more information on transfer types, transfer eligibility criteria, and the current transfer determinants for your title, visit the following website: https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/title-search/index.cfm

Degrees awarded from educational institutions outside of the United States, or its territories must be independently verified for equivalency.

Please see: https://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm for additional information.

This position may require travel throughout New York State including overnights to areas not served by public transportation.

We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:

• 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...

The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htm

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact by phone 518-486-1812 or email doh.sm.reasonable.accommodation@health.ny.gov to make a request.

NYS Department of Health does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.

For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.

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

How to Apply

Name Human Resources Management Group

Telephone 518-486-1812

Fax 518-473-3395

Email Address Resume@health.ny.gov

Address

Street Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza, Room 2217

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12237

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference MRF/ARS/17408 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, MRF/ARS/17408, Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237-0012, or by fax to (518) 473-3395. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.