Hourly Project Assistant II (JR-0001470)

Responsibilities

Health Research, Inc. is seeking an Hourly Project Assistant II to work within the Metropolitan Area Regional Office (MARO) Healthcare Epidemiology and Infection Control (HEIC) Program. Healthcare-associated infections are a major public health problem globally, nationally, and in New York State. The MARO HEIC Program has the mandate of monitoring and investigating cases of healthcare facility-associated infectious diseases in more than 100 hospitals and 330 skilled nursing facilities in the New York City, Long Island, and Mid-Hudson Valley areas.  MARO HEIC has the responsibility of managing and investigating more than 1200 annual reports of healthcare facility associated infections submitted through the NYSDOH Health Commerce System’s Nosocomial Outbreak Reporting Application (NORA) as well as cases reported by local health departments. 

MARO HEIC epidemiologists have well-established expertise in managing outbreaks of healthcare facility associated infectious disease outbreaks.  The incumbent will have the opportunity to work directly with these infection prevention experts, as they perform surveillance work and conduct both virtual and on-site infection control assessments.  The incumbent will also work with related outbreak and surveillance data to document these investigations, conduct analyses, and prepare written reports/presentations. 

This position is part of the Pathways to Public Health Internship Program.  The position will last approximately 10 weeks from 6/2/2025 to 8/8/2025.  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
Currently or within the past six months enrolled in an institution of higher education pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Public Health, Nursing, Biology, Epidemiology, health informatics, data analysis, biostatistics/statistics, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate student in Public Health, Nursing, Biology, Epidemiology or a related field, and/or practical experience with infection prevention activities in a healthcare setting.  Practical experience with infection prevention activities in a healthcare setting    Experience performing basic statistical analyses of HEIC surveillance data. Familiarity with the Health Commerce System, or a related system, healthcare facility operations, and/or infection prevention and control.  Prior experience with clinical and public health surveillance data systems.

Conditions of Employment
Hourly, grant funded position expected to last through 08/8/2025. 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, 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 be available.

HRI participates in the E-Verify Program.  

HRI embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce. This is reflected in our affirmative action equal employment opportunity policy. 

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;  And so much more!