One Health Analyst, Bureau of Communicable Diseases

The City of New York is hiring a One Health Analyst to provide analytical support to its Antimicrobial Resistance Unit and One Health team. The role supports surveillance and control of antimicrobial resistance in humans and animals, analyzes whole genome sequencing and other project data, and presents findings to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Building, maintaining, and strengthening surveillance of antimicrobial resistance and antimicrobial use data from humans and animals
• Supporting IPC and AS for veterinary professionals including creating new and innovative resources
• Providing analytical support for whole genome sequencing (WGS) initiatives, including:
• Coordinating with epidemiology, laboratory, informatics, and information technology teams to ensure proper transmission of WGS data
• Developing and maintaining routine reports to analyze and share WGS data
• Providing analytical support for ARU projects including:
• Surveillance of carbapenem-resistant organisms (CRO) and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in New York City and detection of community-associated transmission
• Core ARU duties and data needs such as CRO case investigations, routine data cleaning, quality assurance activities, etc
• Supporting project management needs based on data analytics
• Presenting results of data analyses to internal and external stakeholders

Preferred

• Proficiency in Statistical Analysis Software (SAS), R, SQL, and/or REDCap
• Proficiency in navigating computer systems; ability to learn new data systems quickly; and ability to comply with data integrity and security safeguards for personal identifiable information
• Experience and training in public health, one health, and/or antimicrobial resistance
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to interact professionally with people from diverse cultural, racial, ethnic, gender, and socioeconomic backgrounds
• A positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, critical thinking ability, and sound judgment
• Ability to speak, read, and write in English
• SAS
• R
• SQL
• REDCap
• Computer Systems
• Data Integrity
• Data Security
• Personally Identifiable Information Protection
• One Health
• Antimicrobial Resistance
• English Proficiency
• Interpersonal Skills
• Cultural Competence
• Positive Attitude
• Work Ethic
• Organizational Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Critical Thinking
• Sound Judgment
• Adaptability

Benefits

• As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even fully forgive your full balance.
• A premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
• Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
• A public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
• A tax-deferred savings program.
• A robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
• Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.
• You could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment.

Company

• Municipal government providing public services
• New York, New York, USA
• http://www1.nyc.gov/
• Founded in 1898
• 10001+ employees

Qualifications

• A master's degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological or environmental science or in public health
• A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and one year of full-time experience in a responsible supervisory, administrative or research capacity in the appropriate field of specialization; or
• A master's degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and three years of responsible full-time research experience in the appropriate field of specialization; or
• Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least a master's degree in an appropriate field of specialization and at least two years of experience described in "2" above. Two years as a City Research Scientist Level I can be substituted for the experience required in "1" and "2" above
• Proficiency in Statistical Analysis Software (SAS), R, SQL, and/or REDCap
• Proficiency in navigating computer systems; ability to learn new data systems quickly; and ability to comply with data integrity and security safeguards for personal identifiable information
• Experience and training in public health, one health, and/or antimicrobial resistance
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to interact professionally with people from diverse cultural, racial, ethnic, gender, and socioeconomic backgrounds
• A positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, critical thinking ability, and sound judgment
• Ability to speak, read, and write in English

Required skills

• Antimicrobial Resistance, One Health, Public Health, R, SAS, SQL

Preferred skills

• A positive attitude and strong work ethic, Ability to speak, read, and write in English

Experience

• 2+ years