Assistant Research Scientist or Research Scientist 1 - 32209

Description
Duties Description
The Research Scientist will work within the Bureau of Data Analytics, Research, and Evaluation in the Division of Family Health and will assist in a broad range of research, analysis, reporting, and evaluation activities related to the New York State Perinatal Quality Collaborative (NYSPQC). Under the direction of higher-level researchers, the Research Scientist will collect, monitor, and analyze quality improvement data in support of the New York State Respectful Care & Safe Reduction of Nulliparous, Term, Singleton, Vertex (NTSV) Cesarean Birth Project, the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Family-centered Care Project, and any additional projects under the scope of the NYSPQC. This individual will participate in all phases of research, including literature review, project measure development, statistical analysis, and the development of written reports and presentation of findings. The Research Scientist will contribute to the development of surveys, online data questionnaires, forms and other tools for electronic NYSPQC data collection; review data submissions from NYS birthing hospitals and centers for completeness and accuracy; provide direct technical assistance to providers as needed; create run charts, data summary reports and visualizations using SAS and Tableau; and apply the principles of quality improvement science to design and implement evaluation studies. The Research Scientist will also participate in other bureau and departmental research-related activities and groups. If appointed as an Assistant Research Scientist, the incumbent will assist other research staff with these duties; if appointed as a Research Scientist 1, the incumbent will be expected to perform these duties with greater independence under the direction of higher-level research scientists and may supervise lower-level staff or student interns.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Assistant Research Scientist (G-14): Bachelor's degree in biology, biomedical science, environmental health, environmental science, epidemiology, infection control, public health, statistics/biostatistics, or a related degree\* AND one year of professional research experience in an appropriate field. SUBSTITUTIONS: 30 graduate hours leading to an advanced degree in an appropriate field may be substituted for the required experience.
Research Scientist 1: Bachelor's degree in biology, biomedical science, environmental health, environmental science, epidemiology, infection control, public health, statistics/biostatistics, or a related degree\* AND two years of professional research experience in an appropriate field. SUBSTITUTIONS: master’s degree in an appropriate field may substitute for one year of experience, and Ph.D. in an appropriate field may substitute for an additional year of
experience.

• Related degrees may include Economics, Education, Mathematics, Medical Anthropology, Medical Geography, Nursing, Nutrition, Pharmacology, Psychology, Sociology, or other relevant Social Science, or Natural Science.

Preferred Qualifications: Work Experience of coursework in statistics, health, or research design. Experience performing research and analyses with large Administrative and/or clinical data sets. Experience summarizing and presenting research findings. Proficiency in SAS and/or SQL programming, Tableau, mapping software, and Microsoft Office software applications including Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Word. Excellent Organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
Additional Comments
Full-time, permanent, non-competitive appointment.
Candidates, when applying, please indicate how you possess a full scope of professional research experience that includes problem definition, planning research approaches, conducting studies, collecting and processing data, and interpreting and reporting findings.
Degrees awarded from educational institutions outside the United States, or its territories must be independently verified for equivalency. Please see http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm for additional information."
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 more...

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
If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact by phone 518-486-1812 or email doh.sm.reasonable.accommodation@health.ny.gov to make a request.
NYS Department of Health does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.
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.