Hourly Project Assistant II

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Compensation Details:

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).

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Job Description:

Responsibilities
The Hourly Project Assistant II will assist with Quality Improvement (QI) activities. The incumbent will assist the program with epidemiological research and surveillance of the data associated with the newborn dried blood spot specimens and newborn Screening long-term follow-up. The Hourly Project Assistant II will assist with conducting literature reviews in newborn screening. In addition, the Hourly Project Assistant II will assist with the program functions, such as providing data entry support to enter information into various databases and communicating with healthcare providers as needed. The Hourly Project Assistant II will assist with preparing reports and presentations to summarize the progress made. The Hourly Project Assistant II will be part of the External Systems Quality Unit in the New York State Newborn Screening Program at the Wadsworth Center and will work collaboratively internally with other units and externally with the birth hospitals and Specialty Care Centers

This position will be part of adynamic team serving the Wadsworth Center's mission in the New York State Department of Health's efforts to protect and promote the health of New York's citizens. Come be a part of Science in the Pursuit of Health!

Minimum Qualifications
Undergraduate or Graduate Student in Epidemiology, Biomedical Sciences, Public Health, or related fields; OR two years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong skills in data analysis using Excel or statistical software.

• Experience working with large datasets.

• Demonstrated excellent communication skills in a public health capacity.

• Demonstrated excellent skills in writing and presenting.

• Experience in newborn screening.

Conditions of Employment

Hourly, grant funded position expected to last through 6/30/2026. 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 fully onsite and does not allow telecommuting.

HRI participates in the E-Verify Program.

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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.