Drug-Checking Data Analyst, Bureau of Alcohol and Drug Use at CityOfNewYork

CityOfNewYork

Long Island City, NY, us·10h ago

Entry LevelFull-time

Salary Range

$40,375 - $54,625 /year

Estimated

This salary is estimated based on similar roles. The actual salary may vary.

About the Role

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is seeking a Data Scientist to join the Bureau of Alcohol and Drug Use (BADU). This role involves working with the drug-checking initiative, analyzing data, and supporting program development and evaluation.

Key Responsibilities

→Extract, clean, manipulate, organize, and analyze data for the drug-checking initiative using R, SAS, REDCap, Excel, and other platforms
→Work collaboratively with drug-checking technicians to perform quality assurance data checks and implement quality improvement processes
→Support the Senior Data Scientist in designing and developing new methods of analyses for the drug-checking initiative
→Contribute to the design and maintenance of the drug-checking database
→Support the creation and revision of study and data management documentation
→Assist with data requests and reporting to support program implementation
→Prepare data products, including tables, datasets, and reports
→Support the development of a drug-checking dashboard and other data visualization activities
→Support the preparation of IRB applications for research study protocols
→Contribute to the development of manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals
→Contribute to the Bureau’s racial justice and health equity activities

Requirements

✓Master’s degree, PhD, or DrPH in an appropriate field of physical, biological or environmental science or in public health
✓Experience with QI/QA data processes and implementation
✓Experience analyzing public health data in an applied setting using R, SAS, or similar statistical software
✓Experience with survey data collection and database management using REDCap, SQL, Microsoft Access or similar platforms
✓Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
✓Experience with data visualization and dashboards (e.g., Tableau) and reporting of results for various audiences
✓Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
✓Excellent computer skills, including MS office
✓Able to multitask in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
✓Passionate about implementing interventions and conducting analyses to reduce drug-related morbidity and mortality in New York City