Research Scientist

Job title: Research Scientist

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Job description: ANNOUNCEMENT OF JOB OPPORTUNITY

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TITLE
Assistant Research Scientist (Biostatistics or Health Services Research) – 87061
OR
Research Scientist 1 (Biostatistics or Health Services Research)
OR
Research Scientist 2 (Biostatistics or Health Services Research)

SALARY/GRADE
$45,455 – $58,028 – (G-14)
$56,604 – $71,980 – (G-18)
$69,603 – $88,124 – (G-22)

NEGOTIATING UNIT
Professional, Scientific and Technical/05

LOCATION
Office of Quality & Patient Safety
Center for Applied Research & Evaluation
Empire State Plaza, Corning Tower
Albany, NY

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
G-14 – A Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Biostatistics, Public Health, Epidemiology, Public Administration and Policy, Social Sciences, Health Economics, Finance, or a related degree and one year of experience in the appropriate field. Thirty graduate hours leading to an advanced degree in an appropriate field may be substituted for the required experience.

G-18 – A Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Biostatistics, Public Health, Epidemiology, Public Administration and Policy, Social Sciences, Health Economics, Finance or a related degree and two years of professional post degree research experience in the appropriate field, or a Master’s Degree in the appropriate field and one year of professional post degree research experience in the appropriate field.

G-22 – A Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Biostatistics, Public Health, Epidemiology, Public Administration and Policy, Social Sciences, Health Economics, Finance or a related degree and three years of professional post degree research experience in the appropriate field; or a Master’s Degree in the appropriate field and two years of such experience; or a doctorate in the appropriate field.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Strong statistical and data management skills. Proficient in the use of SAS and/or SQL, Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau is desired. Experience with extracting, merging, and linking health care datasets for the application of higher order analysis. Knowledge of statistical methods and their application for predictive analytics. Excellent communication and organizational skills. The ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES
The Assistant Research Scientist, Research Scientist 1/2 positions will work within the Office of Quality and Patient Safety and will assist in a broad range of research, analysis, reporting, and evaluation activities. The Research Scientist will work under the direction of a senior level research scientist and will perform research activities including: problem definition; literature reviews; data analytics related to data robustness and quality; descriptive and inferential analyses to support Department-wide efforts related to COVID-19, managed care health plan data, Medicaid claims and encounters; develop statistical programs to extract, collapse and analyze data from large data sources; collaborate with other research scientists and analytical staff on all phases of research and contribute to healthcare policy recommendations based on applied research findings; and, assist in the preparation of statistical briefs and manuscripts for publication. If appointed as an Assistant Research Scientist, the incumbent will assist other research staff with these duties; if appointed as a Research Scientist 1 level, the incumbent will be expected to perform these duties under general supervision; if appointed as a Research Scientist 2, the incumbent will work with more independence.

CONDITIONS OF APPLICATION PROCEDURE EMPLOYMENT
Contingent-Permanent, full-time, non-competitive appointment. Appointment level will be determined based on the qualifications and skills of the selected candidate.

Submit cover letter and resume, preferably in PDF format, to Human Resources Management Group, LD/87061/ARS/RS12, Room 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, New York 12237- 0012;
Or fax to (518)473-3395;
Or by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference Code LD/87061/ARS/RS12 included in the subject line. Failure to include the required information in the subject line of your email or fax may result in your resume not being considered for this position.

Resumes will be accepted until August 13, 2021.
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Expected salary: $45455 – 58028 per year

Location: Albany, NY

Job date: Mon, 02 Aug 2021 07:38:59 GMT


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