Hourly Project Assistant II (Internship)

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Compensation Details:

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).

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Job Description:

Responsibilities
Health Research, Inc. is seeking an Hourly Project Assistant II to work within the Bureau of Communicable Disease Control at the New York State Department of Health. This individual will be a part of the Rabies Unit, supporting the characterization and evaluation of county rabies control programs in New York State via survey and analysis of the resulting data.

The incumbent's primary responsibilities will be assisting with survey design and administration, data analysis, and compilation and presentation of results. The incumbent may also support other activities of the rabies unit, including design and dissemination of outreach materials, producing data reports for local health departments, and cleaning and analysis of rabies post exposure prophylaxis data.

This individual will join a collaborative and engaging group and will learn how rabies, a fatal disease, is prevented daily in New York through collaboration between local health departments, medical providers, public health laboratories, and state epidemiologists. The incumbent will learn about other aspects of communicable disease surveillance and control, including respiratory, enteric, vector-borne, and emerging diseases.

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.

Minimum Qualifications
Currently enrolled in a relevant training program or pursuing a related degree or certificate in a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with survey design and administration.

• Knowledge of data analysis using Excel, SAS, or R.

• Experience with public health and communicable disease investigations.

• Experience in veterinary settings or training in veterinary medicine or veterinary technology.

• Currently enrolled in a relevant graduate degree program.

Conditions of Employment

Hourly, grant funded position expected to last through 05/08/2026. 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. 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, HRIplays 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.