Research Scientist 1 (Epidemiology), Grade 18: Bachelor's degree in Biology, Public Health, Epidemiology, Infection Control, Statistics/Biostatistics, Biomedical Science, Environmental Health, Environmental Science, or a related degree and two years of post-degree professional research experience in the appropriate field; OR a master's degree in one of the above fields and one year of post-degree professional research experience in the appropriate field.
Research Scientist 2 (Epidemiology) , Grade 22: Bachelor's degree in Biology, Public Health, Epidemiology, Infection Control, Statistics/Biostatistics, Biomedical Science, Environmental Health, Environmental Science, or a related degree and three years of post-degree professional research experience in the appropriate field; OR a master's degree in one of the above field and two years of post-degree professional research experience in the appropriate field; OR a doctoral degree in one of the above fields.

Preferred Qualifications: The preferred candidate will have a graduate degree in Epidemiology or another public health field; working knowledge of public health/epidemiological surveillance systems; strong written, methodological, and analytical skills with proficiency in statistical programs (e.g. SAS) and Microsoft Office products, including Access and Excel; knowledge of food safety issues in public health and experience with foodborne disease investigations; experience implementing research studies, analyzing program data, preparing written documentation, and interpreting results; experience developing
training materials and providing trainings and presentations; and experience in preparing grant applications and manuscripts for publication.

Duties Description Under the direction of a higher-level Research Scientist, the
selected candidate will design, direct, and lead epidemiologic studies and surveillance activities. They will participate in research activities; provide oversight and coordination of technical, administrative, and public health activities of public health surveillance systems; monitor complaint system data; coordinate responses to illness complaints and coordinate outbreak reporting; and serve as an information source to staff and others on research projects, outbreak investigations, and other surveillance activities. The incumbent will serve as a
member of research teams, work with federal and State
agencies in coordinating epidemiological investigations, and
participate in work groups and conference calls regarding high priority epidemiological studies. The incumbent will work with
considerable independence, and may supervise, provide
technical support, and train subordinate professional staff.

Additional Comments Permanent, full-time, non-competitive appointment. Appointment level will be determined based on the qualifications of the selected candidate. Occasional travel throughout New York State
to areas not served by public transportation may be required
(5%).

We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:

• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Pension from New York State Employees' Retirement System
• Shift & Geographic pay differentials
• Affordable Health Care options
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
• And many more...

For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.

The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health's Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htm

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Name Human Resources Management Group, RMV/RS1,RS2/04352/CEH

Telephone 518-486-1812

Fax 518-473-3395

Email Address resume@health.ny.gov

Address

Street Room 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12237

Notes on Applying Please submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference RMV/RS1,RS2/04352/CEH included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, RMV/RS1,RS2/04352/CEH, Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237-0012, or by fax to (518) 473-3395. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.