The Bureau of Communicable Diseases (BCD), part of the Division of Disease Control, is responsible for the surveillance, prevention, and control of over 70 infectious diseases including foodborne, enteric, waterborne, respiratory, zoonotic and vector-borne diseases. You will assist the Antimicrobial Resistance Unit and the One Health team by providing dedicated analytical support to monitor and control multi drug resistant organisms in humans and animals in New York City. Within BCD, the Antimicrobial Resistance Unit (ARU) aims to 1) conduct surveillance for and facilitate rapid response to high-priority multidrug-resistant organisms, 2) undertake epidemiologic research on the transmission of these organisms in the community, and 3) promote judicious antibiotic prescribing practices and infection prevention efforts by disseminating resources to NYC stakeholders, including data on local antibiotic use and resistance trends. The ARU is comprised of three teams: the Surveillance and Data team, the Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) and Antimicrobial Stewardship (AS) team, and the One Health team. The goals of the One Health team are to understand and control the spread of multidrug-resistant organisms in humans, animals, and our shared environment. DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO: Under the supervision of the One Health team lead, this analyst will provide data support for both the One Health team specifically as well as the ARU more broadly. Their duties will include, but are not limited to: - 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: o 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: o Surveillance of carbapenem-resistant organisms (CRO) and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in New York City and detection of community-associated transmission o 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 SKILLS: - 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 - Must be a NYC resident or become one within 90 days of hire - Loan Forgiveness: 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. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website (https://studentaid.gov/pslf/) - Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as: o a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment. o additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position's associated union/benefit fund. o a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement. o a tax-deferred savings program and o a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers. - Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home. - Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work. CITY RESEARCH SCIENTIST - 21744 Qualifications 1. For Assignment Level I (only physical, biological and environmental sciences and public health) 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. To be appointed to Assignment Level II and above, candidates must have: 1. 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 2. 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 3. 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. NOTE: Probationary Period Appointments to this position are subject to a minimum probationary period of one year.