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Assistant Research Scientist/Research Scientist 1/Research Scientist 2 (Biostatistics / Health Services Research) - 63495
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NYS Department of Civil Service
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$78,997 Salary, Full-Time
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Job Description
Date Posted:
05/29/26Applications Due:
06/12/26Vacancy ID:
217028 Position Information NY HELPNo AgencyHealth, Department of TitleAssistant Research Scientist/Research Scientist 1/Research Scientist 2 (Biostatistics / Health Services Research) - 63495 Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers Salary Grade22 Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) Salary RangeFrom $53764 to $104230 Annually Employment TypeFull-Time Appointment TypeContingent Permanent Jurisdictional ClassNon-competitive Class Travel Percentage0% Schedule WorkweekMon-Fri "Other" ExplanationHours may vary during budget or other high priority times. Hours Per Week37.5 Workday From8 AM To4 PM Flextime allowed?No Mandatory overtime?
No Compressed workweek allowed?
Yes Telecommuting allowed?
Yes Location CountyAlbany Street AddressOffice of Health Services Quality and Analytics/Center for Applied Research and Evaluation Empire State Plaza, Corning Tower CityAlbany StateNY Zip Code12237 Job Specifics Duties DescriptionThe Research Scientist will work within the Bureau of Quality Measures 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 at long-term care facilities and office-based surgery practice sites across the state.
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), Office Based Surgery Adverse Event Reports, 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 Tableau dashboards, 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"ssistant Research Scientist (Biostatistics / Health Services Research), SG14: Bachelor's degree or higher in mathematics, statistics, engineering, biostatistics, public health, epidemiology, public health, public administrations and policy, health economics, finance, or related degree. Related degrees may include economics, computer science, bioinformatics, physics, genetics, social sciences, analytics, or engineering and one year of professional research experience- in an appropriate field.
- in an appropriate field.
- 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. Prior experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau. 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 CommentsWork 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. 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.