StateJobsNY

NY HELPNo

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleResearch Scientist 3 OR Research Scientist 4 (Epidemiology) - 07212

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade27

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

Salary RangeFrom $88161 to $120492 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 20%

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? Yes

County Albany

Street Address Epidemiology/Hospital-Acquired Infections Reporting Program

ESP, Corning Tower

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12237

Minimum Qualifications G25 - Bachelor's degree in Biology, Public Health, Epidemiology, Infection Control, Statistics/Biostatics, Biomedical Science, Environmental Health, Environmental Science, Nursing or a related degree and four years of professional post-degree research experience in the appropriate field; or a Master's Degree and three years of such experience; or a doctorate in the appropriate field and one year of such experience.

G27 - Bachelor's degree in Biology, Public Health, Epidemiology, Infection Control, Statistics/Biostatics, Biomedical Science, Environmental Health, Environmental Science, or a related degree and five years of professional post-degree research experience in the appropriate field; or a Master's Degree and four years of such experience; or a doctorate in the appropriate field and two years of such experience.


Preferred Qualifications:
In addition to the above academic requirements, 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

Duties Description The Research Scientist 3/4 is assigned to the Bureau of Healthcare-Associated Infections (BHAI) Hospital-Acquired Infections Reporting Program (HAIRP) and stationed in one of the Regional Offices or Central Office, Albany. The RS3 level incumbent 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.Other duties will include, developing, monitoring, and evaluating research activities to prevent and control hospital-acquired infections with responsibilities for all phases of the research process, formulate and conduct special studies and independent research, and contribute to policy development and scientific literature through epidemiologic activities. In addition to the duties described above, the RS4 will have increased responsibility and independence, including major responsibilities for all aspects of research projects, will interact more closely with higher level staff in DOH and external stakeholders, and may have supervisory responsibilities.

Additional Comments This position requires proof of vaccination from COVID-19

Benefits of Working for NYS
Generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:
Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually
• Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave annually
• Up to Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually
• Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA
• Up to Eight (8) days of paid sick leave annually for M/C
• Up to three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development


Health Care Benefits
• Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost

Additional Benefits
• New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership
• NYS Deferred Compensation
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• And many more.. "

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

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

Name Human Resource Management, NMH/RS3RS4/07212

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 ApplyingPlease submit your resume and cover letter, preferably in PDF format, by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference NMH/RS3RS4/07212 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, NMH/RS3RS4/07212, 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. Resumes will be accepted until March 21, 2023.