Hourly Project Assistant II (Internship) JR-0002264

August 20, 2026

Compensation Grade: H96

Compensation Details:
Minimum: $20.00 - Maximum: $20.00

Hourly 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).

Department (OPH) Office of Public Health

Health Research Inc. is seeking an Hourly Project Assistant to work within the Division of Scientific Cores, located within the Wadsworth Center, New York State Department of Health. The Hourly Project Assistant II will provide assistance to and support staff that are responsible for the development of a next‑generation serology assay for the diagnosis of Chagas disease, assist with quality control activities, inventory management of clinical specimens, data entry, and assist with performing multiplex microsphere immunoassays.

The Hourly Project Assistant II will also assist with data analysis, data presentation, and preparation of manuscripts.

Chagas disease, a Neglected Tropical Disease also known as American Trypanosomiasis is a life‑long, debilitating infection caused by the protozoan parasite Trypanosoma cruzi. The US currently does not have a national screening program for Chagas disease. A better diagnostic assay for Chagas disease is needed to provide equitable healthcare for Americans and New Yorkers through access to life‑saving anti‑parasitic drugs, prevention of T.

cruzi maternal‑fetal transmission, and a safer blood and solid organ supply.

This position is part of the Pathways to Public Health Internship Program and the purpose is to help strengthen career pathways to public health by bringing together students of all disciplines and academic levels with public health professionals to create a space of exploration, learning, and development. This position will last approximately 10 weeks from 9/14/2026 to 11/27/2026.

• Currently enrolled in, or have completed, a degree, certificate, or training program in a related field.

• Experience using Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) to prepare documents, organize information, analyze data, or develop presentations.
• Experience with pipetting, making solutions, aseptic technique.
• Demonstrated understanding of biological and chemical safety.
• Experience analyzing, interpreting, and summarizing complex datasets.
• Experience with spreadsheets, computational data analysis, and instrument control software.

• Hourly, grant funded position expected to last through 11/27/2026.
• 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.
• Travel up to 10% of the time will be 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.
• This position is fully onsite and does not allow telecommuting.
• HRI participates in the E-Verify Program.

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, HRI plays 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.

HRI offers a robust, comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including:

• Health, dental and vision insurance
  - Several comprehensive health insurance plans to choose from
• Flexible benefit accounts
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