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AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleResearch Scientist 4 (Epidemiology) - 13010

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade27

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

Salary RangeFrom $103784 to $127830 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? Yes

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address AIDS Institute / Division of Epidemiology, Evaluation and Partner Services

Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12237

Duties Description The Research Scientist 4 will serve as the programmatic and research lead for the Data Analysis and Research Translation (DART) unit in the Division of Epidemiology Evaluation and Partner Services (DEEP). The incumbent will direct activities related to the analysis, reporting, and dissemination of HIV surveillance data for New York State. The incumbent will participate in and oversee the development, implementation and conduct of all phases of research related to HIV surveillance, prevention and care, investigation and response as well as supporting the reporting, analysis, interpretation, and multiple modalities of data presentation needs related to the Governor’s priority Ending the Epidemic (ETE) initiative efforts. Responsibilities will include supervision of data preparation and analysis conducted by junior research staff, interpreting laboratory results, determining potential time, geography, and/or genetically related clusters of new/prevalent diagnoses, and compiling findings for dissemination in the form of reports, manuscripts for publication in peer reviewed journals, technical guidance documents, presentations and information for the DOH website.

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a Biology, Public Health, Epidemiology, Infection Control, Statistics/Biostatistics, Biomedical Science, Environmental Health, Environmental Science 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: At least five years of experience with data collection, management, analysis, and reporting. At least five years of experience with SAS, SQL and/or other statistical software packages. Strong background in analyzing complex datasets and interpreting data analytic outputs to convey information to a variety of internal and external audiences. At least 3 years of supervisory experience. At least 3 years of experience with research and directing all aspects of research. Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Access, Excel and PowerPoint.

Additional Comments Permanent, full-time, non-competitive appointment.

We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:

• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
• Shift & Geographic pay differentials
• Affordable Health Care options
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
• And many more...

NYS Department of Health does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.

For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.

The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. 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

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Name Human Resource Management, MR/RS4/13010/AI

Telephone 518-486-1812

Fax 518-473-3395

Email Address resume@health.ny.gov

Address

Street Room 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12237

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference MR/RS4/13010/AI included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, MR/RS4/13010/AI, 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.