Program Research Specialist Il

Health Research, Inc. is seeking a Program Research Specialist II to work within the Bureau of Surveillance and Data Systems (BSDS). BSDS is responsible for the management and oversight of several New York State Department of Health (NYS DOH) mission critical surveillance systems including the New York State Immunization Information System (NYSIIS) and Electronic Clinical Laboratory Reporting System (ECLRS), Communicable Disease Electronic Surveillance System (CDESS), the Electronic Syndromic Surveillance System (ESSS), and the Outbreak Management Solution (OMS). BSDS has oversight of the design, development, implementation, maintenance, enhancement, and training related to the mentioned systems, and all aspects of electronic surveillance data for over 60 reportable communicable diseases and emergency communicable disease events to ensure statewide compliance with reporting and tracking for reportable and emerging disease threats. In addition to supporting these systems, the bureau conducts analysis of data from these systems including merging with other applicable systems.

The Program Research Specialist II will contribute to providing data matches and linkages for data requests and to increase demographic information completion of Hepatitis case data and other matching initiatives. Analysis will include software programs such as SAS and SQL including basic analysis such as cross tabulations as well as regression analysis. The Program Research Specialist II will evaluate Electronic Case Reporting (eCR) data. The incumbent will also contribute to research projects and provide analytic support, writing and editing as needed.

A Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Informatics, Biostatistics or a related field and two years of research experience in the collection and analysis of data; OR an Associate's degree in a related field and four years of such experience; OR six years of experience. A Master’s degree in a related field may substitute for one year of experience.

Master's degree in Public Health or related field and at least one year of experience in public health surveillance, data collection and management of public health program data. Experience with IT systems and/or large, population-based or other health related data sets (e.g. CDESS, ECLRS, syndromic), disease registries (e.g. NYSIIS) and working with confidential data, and database design/management and analytics. Use of programming tools such as SAS and SQL; data analysis from a relational database. Experience preparing reports and analyzing data.

Grant funded position. 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.

This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule, with a combination of onsite and remote work.

HRI participates in the E-Verify Program. 

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

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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, HRI plays 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.

At HRI, the nature of hybrid and onsite work varies by position. Some roles require full onsite presence, while others allow a hybrid schedule. Managers determine the specific telecommuting expectations for each role based on operational needs and job responsibilities. If designated as hybrid, you will divide your time between working remotely and reporting onsite. Regardless of telecommuting status, all HRI employees must live within a reasonable commuting distance of their official work location and must reside in one of the following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, or Vermont.