Assistant Research Scientist/Research Scientist 1/Research Scientist 2 (Biostatistics/Health Services Research) - 63307, 87053

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Agency Health, Department of

Title Assistant Research Scientist/Research Scientist 1/Research Scientist 2 (Biostatistics/Health Services Research) - 63307, 87053

Occupational Category Other Professional Careers

Salary Grade 22

Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary Range From $56183 to $108921 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? Yes

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address Office of Health Services Quality and Analytics/Center for Applied Research and Evaluation

Empire State Plaza, Corning Tower, 19th Floor

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12237

Duties Description The Research Scientist will work within the Bureau of Quality Measurement and Outcomes Research 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 various activities to promote health care quality and patient safety related to the Nursing Home Quality Initiative and Home and Community Based Services Quality Measure Set Reporting. Responsibilities will include: contribute to the development, analysis, reporting, and evaluation of process, performance, and quality measures; write and/or update measurement methodologies and incorporate measure changes into SAS programs; run SAS and/or SQL programs to extract the required data elements, conduct necessary analysis, review output for accuracy, and report results to senior staff; prepare results for target audiences that are appropriate and accurate; develop a robust and high-quality analytic approach in response to questions, develop an understanding of various data sources, including but not limited to Minimum Data Set 3.0 (MDS), Statewide Planning and Research Cooperative System (SPARCS), Payroll Based Journal (PBJ), and Medicaid Data Warehouse (MDW); collaborate with other research scientists and contribute to publicly released reports; conduct literature reviews to inform research question development and appropriate analytical approaches; write or run SAS/SQL programs to extract, link, manipulate, and analyze data using descriptive and inferential statistical methods; review output for accuracy and report results to senior staff; assist in the preparation of reports, briefs, and peer-reviewed manuscripts, as well as other deliverables that are accurate, professional, and easy to understand.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.

Minimum Qualifications Assistant Research Scientist (Biostatistics /Health Services Research), SG14:Bachelor's degree or higher in analytics, bio-informatics, biostatistics, computer science, economics, engineering, engineering, epidemiology, finance, genetics, health economics, mathematics, physics, public administration and policy, public health, social sciences, statistics, or a related degree and one year of professional research experience* in an appropriate field.Research Scientist 1 (Biostatistics /Health Services Research), SG18:Bachelor's degree or higher in analytics, bio-informatics, biostatistics, computer science, economics, engineering, engineering, epidemiology, finance, genetics, health economics, mathematics, physics, public administration and policy, public health, social sciences, statistics or a related field and two years of professional research experience* in an appropriate field.Research Scientist 2 ((Biostatistics /Health Services Research), SG22:Bachelor's degree or higher in analytics, bio-informatics, biostatistics, computer science, economics, engineering, engineering, epidemiology, finance, genetics, health economics, mathematics, physics, public administration and policy, public health, social sciences, statistics or a related field and three years of professional research experience* in an appropriate field.*Substitution: 30 graduate hours leading to an advanced degree in an appropriate field may be substituted for the required experience.**Substitutions: master's degree in an appropriate field may substitute for one year of experience, and Ph.D. in an appropriate field may substitute for an additional year of experience.Preferred Qualifications: Strong statistical and data management skills. Proficient in the use of SAS and/or SQL, Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint. 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. Familiarity with quality measurement and quality improvement concepts and methodologies. Excellent communication and organizational skills. The ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment.

Additional Comments Work hours and telecommuting availability (50% maximum) for this position will be discussed during the interview process, and are subject to operational needs and the telecommuting application process. Any non-telecommuting days are required to be in-person in the Corning Tower in downtown Albany, NY.When reviewing qualifications, omissions and vagueness cannot be interpreted in the candidate’s favor. Candidates are responsible for providing accurate and clear descriptions of their experience demonstrating how they meet the minimum qualifications. We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:• Holiday & Paid Time Off• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System • Shift & Geographic pay differentials • Affordable Health Care options• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost • NYS Deferred Compensation plan• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds• And many more...The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htmIf you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact by phone 518-486-1812 or email [email protected] to make a request.The NYS Department of Health does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate of the position (beginning of the salary range). Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations, and negotiated union contracts.

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Name Human Resources Management Group, PC/RS2/63307

Telephone 518-486-1812

Fax 518-473-3395

Email Address [email protected]

Address

Street Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza, Room 2217

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12237

Notes on Applying Please submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to [email protected], with Reference PC/RS2/63307 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, PC/RS2/63307, Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237-0012, or by fax to (518) 473-3395. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.