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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 01/21/22

Applications Due01/28/22

Vacancy ID97723

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleResearch Scientist 3 (Epidemiology) OR Research Scientist 4 (Epidemiology) - 09503

Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary Grade27

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

Salary RangeFrom $86432 to $118129 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 Code14203

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. OR Research Scientist 4 (Epidemiology): Bachelor’s degree in epidemiology, public health, biology, life sciences, statistics, infection control or a related field and five years of professional research experience; or a Master’s degree and four years of such experience; or a Doctorate in one of the above fields and two years of such experience.

Preferred Qualification: 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 Scientist 3 (G25) 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. The Research Scisntist 4 (G27) will perform all the duties of the Research Scientist 3 (G25) and will also function as a full member of the research team, with major responsibility for all phases of the complete research process including problem definition, planning, execution, analysis, interpretation, reporting of findings, and publish professional papers or reports authored either singly or jointly. In addition, formulating and conducting special studies and independent research is required at this grade level, including full responsibility for interpreting and reporting findings. The incumbent will also assume a major role in preparing publications of professional papers and reports.

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%). Appointment level will be determined by candidate's education, professional relevant scientific research experience and interview.

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

Name Human Resource Management, EGB/09503/RS3-RS4/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/09503/RS3-RS4/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-RS4/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 January 28, 2022

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