Hourly Project Assistant II

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Responsibilities

Health Research, Inc. is seeking an Hourly Project Assistant II. The Hourly Project Assistant II will support the Quality Improvement (QI) activities. This incumbent will assist the program with epidemiological research and surveillance of the data associated with the newborn dried blood spot specimens and conduct literature review in QI in newborn screening. In addition, the Hourly Project Assistant II will assist with the program functions, such as providing data entry support to enter information into various newborn screening databases and communicating with hospitals and providers as needed. This position will be part of the External Systems Quality Unit in the New York State Newborn Screening Program at the Wadsworth Center and will work collaboratively internally with other units and externally with the birth hospitals and Specialty Care Centers.

This position will be part of a dynamic team serving the Wadsworth Center's mission in the New York State Department of Health's efforts to protect and promote the health of New York's citizens. Come be a part of Science in the Pursuit of Health!

Minimum Qualifications

Undergraduate or Graduate Student Enrolled in Public Health, Biomedical Sciences or related fields.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in working with hospitals and providers in a public health capacity.

• Experience with Quality Improvement (QI) projects with healthcare providers.

• Experience in data analysis and record review.

• Experience in newborn screening.

Conditions of Employment

Hourly, grant funded position expected to last through 06/30/2025 with the possibility of an extension thereafter. 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.

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.

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, 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.