Project Assistant II; Internship JR-at Health Research, Inc.

Hourly Project Assistant II (Internship) JR-0001739

Hourly Project Assistant II (Internship) JR-0001739

Applications to be submitted by August 15, 2025

Compensation Grade:

H96

Minimum: $20.00 - Maximum: $20.00 Hourly

Department:

(OPH) Office of Public Health

Job Description:

Responsibilities

Health Research, Inc. is seeking an Hourly Project Assistant II to work within Office of Science. The incumbent will join the data modernization team supporting Office of Public Health to work on a public health data catalog to improve understanding of data available for public health decision making.

Duties include:

• Assist with the design and implementation of the public health data catalog
• Support the development of data labeling standards and taxonomy, defining consistent naming conventions and metadata.
• Collect and work with business and technical metadata.
• Utilize data catalog for tracking, reporting, and decision‑making support.
• Explore potential use of AI/ML for data profiling and metadata organization.

This position is part of the Pathways to Public Health Internship Program. It is made available through funding from the Center for Disease Control's Public Health Infrastructure Grant to expand opportunities to 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

Minimum Qualifications

Undergraduate or Graduate Student enrolled in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Public Health or related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience and familiarity working with health and/or public health data.
• Experience conducting data management activities.
• Experience conducting data analysis.
• Demonstrated experience and/or coursework with computer science or data analytics with strong competencies in data structures.
• Excellent communication, problem‑solving, and analytical skills.

Conditions of Employment

Hourly, grant funded position expected until approximately 11/28/2025. 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, 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. Telecommuting will not be available.

HRI participates in the E-Verify Program.

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Qualified Individuals with Disabilities/Qualified Protected Veterans

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About Health Research, Inc.

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 -Medical, dependent care, adoption assistance, parking and transit;
• Generous paid time off -Paid federal and state holidays, paid sick, vacation and personal leave;
• Tuition support -Assistance is available for individuals pursuing educational or training opportunities;
• Retirement Benefits -HRI is a participating employer in the New York State and Local Retirement System and offers optional enrollment in the New York State Deferred Compensation Plan. HRI provides a postretirement Health Benefits Plan for qualified retirees to use towards health insurance premiums and eligible medical expenses;
• Employee Assistance Program -Provides educational and wellness programs, training, and 24/7 confidential services to assist employees, both personally and professionally;