Data Specialist
Quick answer
The Fund for Public Health in New York City (FPHNYC) is hiring a part-time Data Specialist (NYC-based) to assist with data curation, cleaning, and analysis, paying up to $25/hour - $27/hour.
- Role
- Data Specialist
- Organization
- The Fund for Public Health in New York City (FPHNYC)
- Location
- 42-09 28th St, Long Island City, NY 11101
- Level
- Entry
- Compensation
- Hourly, up to $25/hour - $27/hour
- Category
- Research & Evaluation
The role
The Data Specialist will assist with the curation, cleaning, preparation, and basic analyses of data, including overdose mortality data, naloxone distribution and dispensing data, and other research and surveillance projects.
What you'll do
- Support the organization of data, including preparing data extracts, datasets, and aggregate data tables
- Extract, clean, manipulate, organize, and analyze data using R, SAS, Excel, SQL, and other platforms
- Perform data entry, for example naloxone distribution data, drug checking data
- Update surveillance data products, including but not limited to data tables
- Support the implementation and maintenance of the collection of individual-level naloxone dispensing, for example, data QA, data collection training
- Review medical examiner reports and toxicology reports, abstract data, and enter data into an electronic database
What it takes
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Experience with evaluation, monitoring, and public health research
- Experience with statistical software such as SAS, R, or SQL
- Excellent computer skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience developing reports and presentations
- Experience conducting administrative tasks simultaneously and efficiently
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located at 42-09 28th St, Long Island City, NY 11101.
What is the compensation for the position?
The position is hourly, with a rate up to $25/hour - $27/hour commensurate with experience.
What are the key qualifications required for the role?
Key qualifications include experience with evaluation, monitoring, and public health research, experience with statistical software such as SAS, R, or SQL, and excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
How do I apply for the position?
To apply, click ‘Apply Now’ and upload an up-to-date resume, including relevant experience for the position.
Is the job remote?
The job is part-time, up to 25 hours per week, with flexibility to work within the hours of M-F, 9am –5pm, and at least one day in the office per week.
How to apply
Apply directly on The Fund for Public Health in New York City (FPHNYC)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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