Epidemiology Research Scientist: Data Analytics

DGS Office of External Affairs; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York State Department of Health seeks a Research Scientist to support the Bureau of Early Intervention, serving approximately 70,000 infants and toddlers with disabilities. The role involves data management, statistical analysis, program evaluation, and compliance reporting for an entitlement program with annual expenditures exceeding $650 million.

The position will contribute to research in early childhood, manage data system integrity, conduct cost analyses, and support quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in epidemiology, biostatistics, public health, or related field with 1–3 years of professional research experience.
• Proficiency in SAS programming, SQL, Excel, and Microsoft Office.
• Experience with data management, statistical analysis, and epidemiologic research methods.
• Ability to link public health program knowledge to epidemiologic methods and cost-benefit analyses.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and scientific writing skills.
• Experience presenting research results to technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Support data management and data system integrity.
• Perform statistical analyses and program evaluation.
• Prepare compliance reports for the entitlement program.
• Conduct cost analyses and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

SAS programming

SQL

Excel

Microsoft Office

Data management

Statistical analysis

Epidemiologic research

Cost-benefit analyses

Scientific writing

Public speaking / presentations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Epidemiology/Biostatistics/Public Health

Job description

The New York State Department of Health seeks a Research Scientist to support the Bureau of Early Intervention, serving approximately 70,000 infants and toddlers with disabilities. The role involves data management, statistical analysis, program evaluation, and compliance reporting for an entitlement program with annual expenditures exceeding $650 million.

The position will contribute to research in early childhood, manage data system integrity, conduct cost analyses, and support quality