Hourly Project Assistant II

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Compensation Details:

Positions with a designated work location in New York City, Nassau, Rockland, Suffolk, or Westchester Counties will receive a $4,000 annual downstate adjustment (pro-rated for part-time positions).

Department

Job Description:

Responsibilities

The Hourly Project Assistant II will be responsible for assisting with Emerging Infections Program (EIP) enhanced surveillance activities. Specific responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: assisting New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) and local health department (LHD) staff with respiratory virus, foodborne and invasive disease surveillance activities upon request; assisting with case investigation, case report completion, data cleaning, quality assurance (QA) procedures, assisting with data entry into NYSDOH data systems and REDCap, and participating in outbreak investigation and special projects as needed. Additionally, the incumbent will participate in EIP, Bureau of Communicable Disease Control (BCDC), and CDC meetings.

The position will provide experience in the field of public health, epidemiology, and the public sector. The employee will strengthen their public health skills which will support future endeavors within this field.

Minimum Qualifications

Undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in epidemiology, public health, or health sciences; OR three years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Background knowledge and/or demonstrated interest in communicable diseases, applied public health practice, and/or microbiology. Experience with public health data management systems, as well as Microsoft Office 365 - Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Familiarity with SAS and/or R.

Conditions of Employment

Hourly, grant funded position expected to last through 11/20/2026. Compliance with funding requirements such as time and effort reporting, grant deliverables, and contract deliverables, is required.

Valid and unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. is required. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

The selected candidate must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the official work location specified in the job posting and must also be located in or willing to relocate to one of the following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Vermont, or Massachusetts, prior to hire. Telecommuting will not be available.

HRI participates in the E-Verify Program.

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About Health Research, Inc.

Join us in our mission to make a difference in public health and advance scientific research! At Health Research, Inc. (HRI), your work will contribute to meaningful change and innovation in the communities we serve! At HRI, we are on a mission to transform the health and well-being of the people of New York State through innovative partnerships and cutting-edge public health initiatives. As a dynamic non-profit organization, HRIplays a crucial role in advancing the strategic goals of the New York State Department of Health (DOH), Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center (RPCCC), and other health-related entities.