Albany, NY: Assistant Research Scientist (Epidemiology), State of New York, Immunization Program, Division of Epidemiology

Application Due By: 4/4/2008

Title
Assistant Research Scientist (Epidemiology)

Location
Immunization Program, Division of Epidemiology
Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza
Albany, NY 12237

Regions
0

Salary
$36228 to $46041

Grade
14

Classification
Civil Service

Work Hours
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

Work Days
Mon - Fri

Employment Type
Full Time

Appointment Type
Permanent

Jurisdictional Class
Non-Competitive

Bargaining Unit/MC
PS&T - PEF

Duties/ Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Research Scientist 1 (G-18) of the Immunization Registry Program, the incumbent will support the epidemiological research and quality assurance activities of the New York State Immunization Information System (NYSIIS). In coordination with higher level staff, the incumbent will ensure that NYSIIS data is complete and accurate. The Assistant Research Scientist will be responsible for the manual duplication process of patient records and immunizations administered; will respond to requests from parents/legal guardians or authorized individuals or users without internet access for individual immunization requests; will prepare monthly reports of duplicate records by region; and will prepare ad hoc reports of user accounts, duplicate records, or other data requests from staff.

Minimum/Preferred Qualifications
Bachelors Degree with specialization in epidemiology or a related field and one year of experience in that field. Thirty graduate hours leading to an advanced degree in an appropriate field may be substituted for the required experience.

Proficiency using personal computers, including knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access; and Power Point). Excellent written and oral communication skills, including telephone skills. Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple and diverse tasks in a busy office environment.


Additional Comments
Permanent, non-competitive, full-time appointment.

"Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity."

Contact Information

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Contact Name
Human Resources Management Group, ARS/22920/JC

Address
Room 2276, Corning Tower Building
Empire State Plaza
Albany, NY 12237

Phone
(518) 486-1812

Fax
(518) 474-6771

Additional Instructions
Submit resume Human Resources Management Group, ARS/22920/JC, Room 2276, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, New York 12237-0012, or by email to resume@health.state.ny.us with a subject line ARS/22920/JC, or by fax to (518) 474-6771, no later than April 4, 2008.


The State of New York does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, religion or disability in the admission to, access to or employment in our programs or activities. Reasonable accommodation will be provided upon request. The State of New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer