Review Vacancy
TitleAssistant Research Scientist (Epidemiology) or Research Scientist 1 (Epidemiology) or Research Scientist 2 (Epidemiology)- 19621
Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $45455 to $88124 Annually
Minimum Qualifications "Grade 14: Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Public Health, Epidemiology, Infection Control, Statistics/Biostatistics, Biomedical Science, Environmental Health, Environmental Science, or a related field, and 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.
Grade 18: Bachelor's degree in Biology, Public Health, Epidemiology, Infection Control, Statistics/Biostatistics, Biomedical Science, Environmental Health, Environmental Science, or a related field, and two years of post-degree professional research experience in the appropriate field; OR a master’s degree in one of the above fields and one year of post-degree professional research experience in the appropriate field.
Grade 22: Bachelor's degree in Biology, Public Health, Epidemiology, Infection Control, Statistics/Biostatistics, Biomedical Science, Environmental Health, Environmental Science, or a related field, and three years of post-degree professional research experience in the appropriate field; OR a master’s degree in one of the above fields and two years of post-degree professional research experience in the appropriate field; OR a doctorate degree in the appropriate field."
Preferred Qualifications:
Graduate degree in epidemiology or another public health field; working knowledge of public health/epidemiological surveillance systems; strong written, methodological, and analytical skills with proficiency in statistical programs (e.g. SAS) and Microsoft Office products, including Access and Excel; knowledge of food safety issues in public health and experience with foodborne disease investigations; experience implementing research studies, analyzing program data, preparing written documentation and interpreting results; experience developing training materials and providing trainings and presentations; experience in preparing grant applications and manuscripts for publication.
Duties Description Under the direction of a higher-level Research Scientist, the incumbent will design, direct, and lead epidemiologic studies and surveillance activities. The incumbent will participate in research activities; provide oversight and coordination of technical, administrative, and public health activities of public health surveillance systems; monitor complaint system data; coordinate responses to illness complaints and coordinate outbreak reporting; and serve as an information source to staff and others on research projects, outbreak investigations, and other surveillance activities. The incumbent will also serve as a member of research teams, coordinate with federal and state agencies in coordinating epidemiological investigations, and participate in work groups and conference calls regarding high-priority epidemiological studies. The incumbent will work with considerable independence, and may supervise, provide technical support, and train subordinate professional staff.
Additional Comments Permanent, full-time, non-competitive appointment. Appointment level will be determined based on the qualifications of the selected candidate. Occasional travel throughout New York State to areas not served by public transportation may be required (5%).
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Human Resources Management Group - AJR/RS 2/19621/CEH
Email Address resume@health.ny.gov
Address
Room 2217
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 AJR/RS 2/19621/CEH included in the subject line of your email or fax, or by regular mail to Human Resources Management Group, AJR/RS 2/19621/CEH, Room 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, New York 12237-0012. Failure to include the required Reference Code may result in a delay of processing your application. Resumes accepted until 10/25/2021.