Hourly Project Assistant I

Applications to be submitted by December 18, 2025

Compensation Grade:

H95

Compensation Details:

Minimum: $16.00 - Maximum: $16.00 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:

Responsibilities

Health Research, Inc. is seeking an Hourly Project Assistant I to join the NYS Birth Defects Registry to conduct surveillance activities of children born with birth defects to increase quality and completeness of birth defect data. You will be part of a dedicated and dynamic team of public health professionals conducting surveillance on major birth defects. This work directly contributes to understanding trends in birth defects as well as research on causes and prevention of these conditions that collectively affect thousands of children in NYS every year. Responsibilities of this position include carefully assessing if reports of children with birth defects meet eligibility criteria, assigning medical codes based on birth defect descriptions, and comparing records. You may also assist with hospital audits, quality improvement projects, conducting hospital outreach, and other appropriate related duties as requested.

Minimum Qualifications

Undergraduate or graduate student enrolled in Public Health or related field; OR three years of relevant work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Teams, Outlook, Word),

• Work experience, or academic knowledge of birth defects

• Experience preparing written materials

• Experience performing accuracy-dependent tasks such as data entry, recordkeeping, scheduling, document review, quality checks, or work requiring adherence to protocols.

Conditions of Employment

Hourly, grant funded position expected to last through 5/29/2026. 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.

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 be available.

HRI participates in the E-Verify Program.  

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Qualified Individuals with Disabilities/Qualified Protected Veterans

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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 be