Hourly Research Scientist JR-0000838
Health Research, Inc. (HRI) contributes to the health and well-being of the people of New York State by complementing and enabling the strategic public health goals of the New York State Department of Health (DOH), Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center (RPCCC), and other health-related entities.
HRI provides best-in-class resource administration for stakeholders and programs related to the work and priorities of the Department of Health and its other partners. HRI does this through the provision of knowledge, expertise, funding guidance, and fiduciary oversight of sponsored program funding for public health and research programs in concert with community partnerships.
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!
Job Description:
Responsibilities
The Hourly Research Scientist will work on several grant-funded projects within the Bureau of Environmental & Occupational Epidemiology, Center for Environmental Health. The incumbent will join a team of public health professionals to work on epidemiologic studies focused on examining associations between environmental exposures and human health outcomes. The incumbent will draft and assist with drafting manuscripts related to the PFAS Multisite Study (MSS) and other biomonitoring activities within the Bureau. This will include drafting manuscripts for the PFAS communities involved in the MSS and will involve data collected as part of the MSS as well as data collected through NYSDOH biomonitoring activities which occurred before the MSS began. Additional activities will include community outreach and attending community meetings in the affected communities.
Minimum Qualifications
PhD in Public Health, Socio-medical Sciences or a related field. At least ten years of experience in environmental public health.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience managing staff. Knowledge and experience with the history of the PFAS water contamination, remediation, blood testing and results data in New York State communities. Demonstrated working knowledge of the Hoosick Falls, Petersburgh, and Newburgh communities as well as familiarity with the stakeholders in each community.
Conditions of Employment
Grant funded, hourly position expected to last through 09/29/2024. 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.
This position requires that the incumbent will report to the official work location and live within commuting distance to the official work location. Telecommuting will not be available.
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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