Hourly Project Assistant II

Applications to be submitted by April 1, 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, Protected Veterans. 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! 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. Benefits 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 post‑retirement 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. Website: #J-18808-Ljbffr Health Research, Inc