Research Scientist II (Data Analysis)

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Responsibilities

The Research Scientist II will perform analyses for a project funded by the National Institutes on Drug Abuse (NIDA). The incumbent will be responsible for conducting analyses from existing New York State Department of Health, state and federal data sources that can be used to plan and evaluate Value Based Payment (VBP) related initiatives. The Research Scientist II will be responsible for executing draft measure specifications, analyzing data collected as part of new and ongoing projects, summarizing the results to members of the New York State Department of Health and external project teams, and disseminating findings through presentations, reports, and manuscripts.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Statistics or a related field and three years of research experience; OR a Master's degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Statistics or a related field and two years of research experience; OR a Doctorate degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Statistics or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Statistics or a related field. R and/or R Studio programming experience. Advanced Statistical Analysis Software (SAS)/Structured Query Language (SQL) programming skills. Experience in data management and/or analysis using large databases. Familiarity with quality measures used in primary care. Experience with or knowledge of New York State public health insurance programs. Experience with Access and/or Excel.

Conditions of Employment

Grant funded position. Compliance with funding requirements such as time and effort reporting, grant deliverables, and contract deliverables, is required.

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. Telecommuting will be available.

HRI participates in the E-Verify Program.

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About Health Research, Inc.

Join us in our mission to make a difference in public health and advance scientific research! At Health Research, Inc. (HRI), your work will contribute to meaningful change and innovation in the communities we serve! At HRI, we are on a mission to transform the health and well-being of the people of New York State through innovative partnerships and cutting-edge public health initiatives. As a dynamic non-profit organization, HRIplays a crucial role in advancing the strategic goals of the New York State Department of Health (DOH), Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center (RPCCC), and other health-related entities.