Research Scientist

Position: Research Scientist I
Location: City of Albany

## Research Scientist IApplylocations:
Albany, NYtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday time left to apply:
End Date:
June 24, 2026 (6 days left to apply) job requisition :
JR-0002188

Applications to be submitted by June 23, 2026
** Compensation Grade:
** P18
* * Compensation Details:
** Minimum: $69,764.00 - Maximum: $69,764.00 Annually
* 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) CEH - Bureau Of Occupational Health And Injury Prevention
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* Job Description:

**** Responsibilities
* * The Research Scientist I will work as part of a team of public health professionals and will contribute to research tasks related to the surveillance of occupational injuries, illnesses and prevention. The role will involve formatting and organizing data sets, developing statistical summaries and interpreting and producing routine research results, including the development of charts, tables, and graphs. The incumbent will also contribute to the development and dissemination of research findings and data with relevant stakeholders.

The position will use occupational health surveillance system data to contribute toward the identification of work-related risk factors and outcomes to monitor and evaluate the effects of risk exposure. Additionally, the incumbent will contribute to exposure investigations to identify and reduce health risks.
** Minimum Qualifications
** Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Epidemiology Biostatistics or a related field and two years of research experience; OR a master’s degree in a related field and one year of research experience.
** Preferred Qualifications
** A Master’s degree in Epidemiology or Statistics. Experience conducting epidemiological research, data analysis, report writing and dissemination of data for varied audiences. Experience in SAS. Working knowledge of public health as well as occupational health surveillance and research.
** Conditions of Employment
** Grant funded position. Compliance with funding requirements such as time and effort reporting, grant deliverables, and contract deliverables, is required.

Visa sponsorship may be available for this position, in accordance with applicable federal requirements.

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 eligible for a hybrid work schedule, with a combination of onsite and remote work.

HRI participates in the E-Verify Program.

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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…