Research Scientist 2 (Epidemiology) - 34085

NY HELP No Agency Health, Department of Title Research Scientist 2 (Epidemiology) - 34085 Occupational Category Other Professional Careers Salary Grade 22 Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) Salary Range From $79928 to $101197 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Permanent Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class Travel Percentage 20% Workweek Mon-Fri Hours Per Week 37.5 Workday From 8 AM To 4 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? Yes County Albany Street Address Wadsworth Center / Newborn Screening Program David Axelrod Institute, 120 New Scotland Avenue City Albany State NY Zip Code 12208 Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in biology, public health, biostatistics, biomedical science, environmental health science, or a related field and three years of post-degree professional research experience in an appropriate field, or a master's degree in in one of the above fields and two years of such experience; or a doctorate in the appropriate field.Preferred Qualifications: Background in epidemiology, public health, newborn screening, or human genetics. Experience in the coordination, collection, management, linkage, and analysis of newborn or pediatric data. Strong working knowledge of Excel, Tableau and/or other database management software. Experience preparing data for the scientific community and the public. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Duties Description The Research Scientist 2 will be responsible for all longitudinal case management, evaluation, tracking, resolution, and data analysis for improving laboratory algorithms for more than 40 inherited metabolic disorders on the newborn screen panel. The Research Scientist 2 will also be responsible for researching and developing new algorithms, and analyzing data sets to optimize specificity and sensitivity of the laboratory tests. In addition, this position will work with NYSDOH-certified Specialty Care Center specialists to research and develop educational materials for parents and primary health-care providers. Additional Comments Permanent, non-competitive, fulltime. Since exposure to potentially hazardous substances may be involved with this position, the selected candidate will be required to wear personal protective clothing and equipment. Work hours may be variable. Some travel may be required.This position may require travel throughout New York State including overnights to areas not served by public transportation.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 moreFor 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 Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.Name Human Resources Management Group, MPP/RS2/34085 Telephone 518-486-1812 Fax 518-473-3395 Email Address resume@health.ny.gov Address Street Rm 2217,Corning Tower Building 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 MPP/RS2/34085 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, MPP/RS2/34085 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. Resumes will be accepted until September 4, 2024.