Public Health Research Assistant - Data Entry & Lab Reports

Cityofnewyork; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Work from home up to two days/week

Public sector pension

Paid time off

Job summary

NYC Health Department seeks a Research Assistant to support field staff and unit managers in data entry, data verification, and analysis. You will process lab reports, help prepare educational materials, and assist with documentation for abatement actions.

The role emphasizes accuracy, attention to detail, and collaboration with program teams to protect public health in New York City.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or an associate degree with relevant research experience.
• Experience gathering, organizing, and analyzing data for reports.
• Strong customer service and excellent communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Enter laboratory data, verify accuracy, and follow program protocols.
• Review previously entered data for consistency and validity.
• Generate educational brochures for families of exposed children.
• Enter dust wipe results from multiple laboratories into databases.
• Research landlord/tenant information and assist field staff.
• Review field documents and input data into program databases.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Telephone etiquette

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate degree / 60 credits

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

NYC Health Department seeks a Research Assistant to support field staff and unit managers in data entry, data verification, and analysis. You will process lab reports, help prepare educational materials, and assist with documentation for abatement actions.

The role emphasizes accuracy, attention to detail, and collaboration with program teams to protect public health in New York City.