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New York State Department of Health · 1 day ago

Research Scientist 4 (Epidemiology) - 13018

Albany, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$107K/yr - $132K/yr

5+ years exp

The New York State Department of Health is seeking a Research Scientist 4 to lead drug overdose epidemiology efforts within the Office of Drug User Health. This role involves directing the State Unintentional Drug Overdose Reporting System and overseeing epidemiology staff while leading research and evaluation activities related to drug overdose data.

Health Care

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Responsibilities

Join the Drug Overdose Surveillance and Epidemiology Unit in the Office of Drug User Health as the lead drug overdose epidemiologist and serve as the Director for the State Unintentional Drug Overdose Reporting System (SUDORS)

Direct and oversee activities and staff for the State Unintentional Drug Overdose Reporting System (SUDORS)

Lead the development and enhancement of the Coroners and Medical Examiners system in New York State; and collaborate with the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in New York City

Supervise and provide guidance for epidemiology staff on the development of data analysis and data management plans and research design

Lead the Office of Drug User Health research, evaluation and performance monitoring activities utilizing drug overdose data and program, services, and public health interventions information

Qualification

EpidemiologyPublic health surveillanceStatistical softwareData analysisStaff supervisionGIS data analysisInterpersonal skillsPresentation skillsWritten communicationVerbal communication

Required

Bachelor's degree in biology, biomedical science, environmental health, environmental science, epidemiology, infection control, public health, statistics/biostatistics, or a related degree

Five years of professional research experience in an appropriate field

Master's degree in an appropriate field may substitute for one year of experience

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

Strong background in public health surveillance and epidemiology

Public health and policy research, study design and execution

Analysis using epidemiological principles and methodologies

Experience in staff supervision and program management

Excellent interpersonal, presentation, written and verbal communication skills

Experience with SAS, SQL or other statistical software, relational databases and graphical software packages

Experience with large, population-based and other health-related data sets (e.g., SPARCS, ECLRS, vital statistics), disease registries and working with confidential data

Experience with information technology and systems used for electronic public health reporting

Experience with GIS data analysis and data visualization is desirable