Posted:
8/6/2024, 6:30:05 AM
Location(s):
City of Albany, New York, United States ⋅ New York, United States
Experience Level(s):
Junior
Field(s):
People & HR
Compensation Grade:
Compensation Details:
Minimum: $16.00 - Maximum: $16.00 HourlyDepartment
(OPH) CEH - Center for Environmental HealthJob Description:
Responsibilities
The Hourly Project Assistant I will assist researchers to conduct surveillance of heavy metals exposures. The position will be located within the New York State Department of Health’s Bureau of Occupational Health and Injury Prevention which maintains several public health surveillance registries including the Heavy Metals Registry (HMR) which collects information on New York State residents and workers who have been tested for arsenic, cadmium, lead and/or mercury. The results from these tests are sent to a database and are reviewed regularly for surveillance and monitoring of elevated results and exposure sources. Follow-up via mailed letters and telephone interviews are conducted to investigate potential exposure sources. The Hourly Project Assistant I will assist with communicating with patients reported to the registry, entering and coding data into the registry database online, contacting external agencies including clinician and laboratory offices to verify reports, creating, and maintaining relevant spreadsheets, sending mailed correspondence, calculating various occupational health indicators, and other appropriate related duties.
Minimum Qualifications
Current undergraduate student pursuing a health sciences/public health/social sciences major.
Preferred Qualifications
Currently a sophomore/junior student in college.
Experience providing customer service/cold calling.
Conditions of Employment
Grant funded, hourly position expected to last through 08/01/2025. 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.
This position requires that the incumbent will report to the official work location and live within commuting distance to the official work location. Telecommuting will be available.
HRI participates in the E-Verify Program.
HRI has a long-standing dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce. HRI is committed to the principle of nondiscrimination in all phases of its employment procedures and practices.
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Qualified Individuals with Disabilities/Qualified Protected Veterans
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About Health Research, Inc.
Health Research, Inc. (HRI) contributes to the health and well-being of the people of New York State by complementing and enabling the strategic public health goals of the New York State Department of Health (DOH), Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center (RPCCC), and other health-related entities.
HRI provides best-in-class resource administration for stakeholders and programs related to the work and priorities of the Department of Health and its other partners. HRI does this through the provision of knowledge, expertise, funding guidance, and fiduciary oversight of sponsored program funding for public health and research programs in concert with community partnerships.
Health Research, Inc. (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!
Website: https://healthresearch.org/
IPO Status: Private