Program Research Specialist l

HRI Albany Division; United States; Hybrid; USD 5,600 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

Tuition support

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Health Research, Inc. is seeking a Program Research Specialist I to support the Bureau of Cancer Epidemiology at the New York State Department of Health. The role focuses on data management, dashboard maintenance, QA, and supporting active studies across units.

The candidate should have a public health or related background with experience in data analysis, SQL, and dashboard tools such as Tableau. This grant-funded, hybrid-position requires residency within NY, NJ, CT, MA, or VT prior to hire.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public health, Epidemiology, Health Informatics, Statistics, Sociology or a related field; OR an Associate's degree in a related field and two years of research experience in the collection and analysis of data; OR four years of such experience.
• Master's degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Informatics, Statistics or related field and one year of experience in data analysis, collection and review.

Responsibilities

• Assist with data management activities including maintaining real-time dashboards.
• Conduct quality assurance activities and support active research studies.
• Collaborate across units within the Bureau of Cancer Epidemiology.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Quality assurance

Dashboard development

Education

Bachelor's degree in public health/related field

Associate degree + 2 years research experience

Tools

SAS

Excel

Access

SQL queries

Tableau

Job description

Compensation Grade: P14 Compensation Details: Minimum: $56,025.00 - Maximum: $56,025.00 Annually Positions with a designated work location in New York City, Nassau, Rockland, Suffolk, or Westchester Counties will receive a $4,000 annual downstate adjustment (pro-rated for part-time positions).

Department (OPH) CCH - Division of Chronic Disease Prevention - Bureau of Cancer Epidemiology

Job Description

Health Research, Inc. is seeking a Program Research Specialist I to work within the Bureau of Cancer Epidemiology, New York State Department of Health. This role will be responsible for assisting with data management activities that include maintaining real-time dashboards, conducting quality assurance activities, supporting active research studies, and working across units within the Bureau.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public health, Epidemiology, Health Informatics, Statistics, Sociology or a related field; OR an Associate's degree in a related field and two years of research experience in the collection and analysis of data; OR four years of such experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Informatics, Statistics or related field and one year of experience in data analysis, collection and review.

Experience

• Experience and proficiency with spreadsheet, database, and report writing, using software applications such as SAS, Excel, Access, or similar.
• Experience with relational databases and with writing SQL queries to analyze data.
• Experience using Tableau to develop dashboards.
• Experience working in a cancer registry and/or working with cancer data.

Conditions of Employment

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.

Benefits

• 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!

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

As an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

HRI is committed to fostering an environment that encourages collaboration, innovation, and mutual respect and we strive to ensure every individual feels welcomed and appreciated.

Work Location Expectations

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.

Contact for Reasonable Accommodations

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