Research Scientist I

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Environmental/Public Health, Biostatistics, Epidemiology, or a related field and two years of research experience; OR a Master's degree in a related field and one year of research experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Graduate degree in Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Environmental/Public Health or a related field and one year experience conducting epidemiological research and data management/data analysis. Experience managing and analyzing large data sets. Experience with statistical analysis, preferably using SAS. Experience writing manuscripts based on analyses. Familiarity with Statewide Planning and Research Cooperative System (SPARCS) data and/or birth defects data and/or vital records data. Familiarity with using MS Access for data management.
Responsibilities
The Research Scientist I will work within the Birth Defects Lifespan Studies Section in the Bureau of Environmental & Occupational Epidemiology, Center for Environmental Health. The incumbent will join a team of public health professionals to work on CDC cooperative agreements. The incumbent will perform literature searches related to birth defects; collect, organize, handle, and evaluate project-related data; participate in problem definition, planning and execution of birth defects surveillance and research; and analyze data and interpret results including development of SAS programs, data cleaning, and data analysis; prepare reports, presentations, posters, tables, charts and graphs; and work with senior staff to draft manuscripts for publication in scientific journals based on analyses. Other related duties as assigned.
Employee Benefits
Health Research, Inc. (HRI) offers a robust, comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including:

• Health, dental and vision insurance - Several comprehensive health insurance plans to choose from;
• Flexible benefit accounts - Medical, dependent care, adoption assistance, parking and transit;
• Generous paid time off - Paid federal and state holidays, paid sick, vacation and personal leave;
• Tuition support - Assistance is available for individuals pursuing educational or training opportunities;
• Retirement Benefits - HRI is a participating employer in the New York State and Local Retirement System and offers optional enrollment in the New York State Deferred Compensation Plan. HRI provides a postretirement Health Benefits Plan for qualified retirees to use towards health insurance premiums and eligible medical expenses;
• Employee Assistance Program - Provides educational and wellness programs, training, and 24/7 confidential services to assist employees, both personally and professionally;
• And so much more!

Conditions of Employment
Grant funded position. Compliance with funding requirements such as time and effort reporting, grant deliverables, and contract deliverables, is required.

This position requires that the incumbent will report to the official work location and live within commuting distance to the official work location. Telecommuting may not be available. If telecommuting is available, the incumbent will be required to have a telephone/mobile device, and internet access.

Health Research, Inc.'s (HRI) mission is building a healthier future for New York State and beyond through the delivery of funding and program support to further public health and research programs. In support of our mission and our commitment to providing a safe workplace, we require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless approved for a religious or medical exemption.

HRI participates in the E-Verify Program.

HRI has a long-standing dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce. HRI is committed to the principle of non-discrimination in all phases of its employment procedures and practices.

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Qualified Individuals with Disabilities/Qualified Protected Veterans

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