Hourly Project Assistant II (Internship) JR-0001745 at Health Research, Inc.

Hourly Project Assistant II (Internship) Health Research, Inc. is seeking an Hourly Project Assistant II to work within the Center for Community Health. The hourly will work with and analyze early intervention program data to support public health reporting and performance monitoring. Tasks will include gathering information toward the response to county-level data requests, generating summary statistics, supporting annual reporting requirements to the NYS Department of Health, and ensuring data quality. This project provides hands‑on experience with public health datasets, coding in SAS and SQL, and contributing to real‑world health program operations. This position is part of the Pathways to Public Health Internship Program. It is made available through funding from the Center for Disease Control's Public Health Infrastructure Grant to expand opportunities to strengthen career pathways to public health by bringing together students of all disciplines and academic levels with public health professionals to create a space of exploration, learning, and development. Minimum Qualifications Undergraduate or Graduate Student enrolled in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Public Health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics or related field. Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of Python/R/Julia for data management and analysis. Knowledge of using Tableau. Experience working with real‑world public health or clinical datasets. Proficiency in SAS and SQL. Conditions of Employment Hourly, grant‑funded position expected until approximately 11/28/2025. 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, 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. Telecommuting will not be available. EEO Statement Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Qualified Individuals with Disabilities/Qualified 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! 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. 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 toward health insurance premiums and eligible medical expenses Employee Assistance Program – provides educational and wellness programs, training, and 24/7 confidential services to assist employees personally and professionally And so much more! #J-18808-Ljbffr Wayne State University