Hourly Project Assistant II

Applications to be submitted by August 19, 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) CCH - Bureau of Communicable Disease Control

Job Description:

Responsibilities

The Hourly Project Assistant II will be responsible for assisting with enhanced surveillance activities. Specific responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: assisting New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) and local health department (LHD) staff with respiratory virus, foodborne and invasive disease surveillance activities upon request; assisting with case investigation, case report completion, data cleaning, quality assurance (QA) procedures, assisting with data entry into NYSDOH data systems and REDCap, and participating in outbreak investigation and special projects as needed.

The position will provide experience in the field of public health, epidemiology, and the public sector. The incumbent will strengthen their public health skills which will support future endeavors within this field.

Minimum Qualifications

Undergraduate or graduate student in epidemiology, public health, or health sciences.

Preferred Qualifications

Background knowledge and/or interest in communicable diseases, applied public health practice, and/or microbiology. Experience with public health data management systems, as well as Microsoft Office 365 - Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint. Familiarity with SAS and/or R.

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.

Telecommuting may be permitted on a limited or as-needed basis only.

HRI participates in the E-Verify Program.

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.

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.