Research Scientist 2 - WA #182
Job #182 Research Scientist 2
Full time opening in Administration & Data Center.
Purpose: The incumbent will serve under the guidance of the Program Manager and/or unit Technical Lead within the Data Center. This is a professional level classification as a Program Evaluator within the Research Scientist classification series. The staff holding this position will be responsible for primarily supporting planning and evaluation of the agency strategic plan and/or evaluation of SRHD programs closely aligned to the strategic plan. Specific job actions may include researching evidence-based practices, establishing evaluation and data collection plans, developing logic models and surveys, collecting qualitative data through focus groups and interviews, analyzing both qualitative and quantitative data, consulting on a variety of data-related methods, providing technical assistance, managing projects and executing quality improvement initiatives. The incumbent is expected to possess basic and advanced skills in multiple Data Center competency areas and to manage assigned projects with minimal supervision and direction.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Public Health (MPH); Health Sciences; Health Policy and/or Administration, Statistics, Evaluation, Prevention Science or closely related field. Coursework in research methods or epidemiology and statistics or biostatics required
- Bachelor’s degree with demonstrated coursework in research methods and statistics, and four or more years of experience conducting epidemiologic, assessment or programmatic evaluation studies in public health or related field may be considered in lieu of Master’s degree
- Minimum two year's work experience conducting epidemiologic, assessment, or programmatic evaluation studies in public health or related field required
Required Licensure/Certifications:
- Valid motor vehicle license/current auto insurance or the ability to access multiple sites in a timely manner
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