Hourly Project Assistant II
Company: Health Research Incorporated
Location: Albany
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Applications to be submitted by April 01, 2026 Compensation
Grade: H96 Compensation Details: Minimum: $20.00 - Maximum: $20.00
Hourly Positions with a designated work location in New York City,
Nassau, Rockland, Suffolk, or Westchester Counties will receive a
$4,000 annual downstate adjustment (pro-rated for part-time
positions). Department (OPH) CEH - Bureau of Environmental &
Occupational Epidemiology Job Description: Hourly employees may
work full time (37.5 hours), up to 12 weeks. Thereafter, they must
reduce effort to part time, 20 hours/week or less. Responsibilities
Health Research, Inc. is seeking an Hourly Project Assistant II to
work within the Birth Defects Research Section of the Bureau of
Environmental & Occupational Epidemiology, New York State
Department of Health. The incumbent will join a team of public
health professionals to work on collaborative case-control studies
on birth defects. The incumbent will be responsible for assisting
in data analysis activities, assisting with matching datasets,
assisting with database maintenance, and assisting with literature
searches related to birth defects. Minimum Qualifications Graduate
student currently enrolled in a Public Health, Biostatistics, or
Epidemiology related program. Preferred Qualifications Experience
conducting data management activities in SAS. Experience conducting
data analysis in SAS. Experience with MS Excel. Experience with
regression modeling. Experience creating tables and figures for
scientific reports. Experience in maternal and child health
outcomes. Conditions of Employment Hourly, grant funded position
expected to last through 12/31/2026. 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. Travel up to 10 % of the time will
be required. 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. This position is eligible
for a hybrid work schedule, with a combination of onsite and remote
work. HRI participates in the E-Verify Program. Affirmative
Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Qualified Individuals with
Disabilities/Qualified Protected Veterans www.healthresearch.org
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, HRI plays 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. HRI offers a robust, comprehensive benefits package to
eligible employees, including: Health, dental and vision insurance
- Several comprehensive health insurance plans to choose from;
Flexible benefit accounts - Medical, dependent care, adoption
assistance, parking and transit; Generous paid time off - Paid
federal and state holidays, paid sick, vacation and personal leave;
Tuition support - Assistance is available for individuals pursuing
educational or training opportunities; Retirement Benefits - HRI is
a participating employer in the New York State and Local Retirement
System and offers optional enrollment in the New York State
Deferred Compensation Plan. HRI provides a postretirement Health
Benefits Plan for qualified retirees to use towards health
insurance premiums and eligible medical expenses; Employee
Assistance Program - Provides educational and wellness programs,
training, and 24/7 confidential services to assist employees, both
personally and professionally; And so much more! Work Location
Expectations At HRI, the nature of hybrid and onsite work varies by
position. Some roles require full onsite presence, while others
allow a hybrid schedule. Managers determine the specific
telecommuting expectations for each role based on operational needs
and job responsibilities. If designated as hybrid, you will divide
your time between working remotely and reporting onsite. Regardless
of telecommuting status, all HRI employees must live within a
reasonable commuting distance of their official work location and
must reside in one of the following states: New York, New Jersey,
Connecticut, Massachusetts, or Vermont.
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