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Health Research

Administers sponsored health research funding

Project Coordinator

Full-TimeUpdated Deadline 11/10/26
$90.3k/yr
Mid
Bachelor's, Master's, Associate's
Albany, NY, USA
HybridHybrid schedule combines onsite and remote work; travel up to 10% required.
Project & Program ManagementProject Management
No H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • A Bachelor's degree in a related field and three years of project coordination experience, or an Associate's degree in a related field and five years of project coordination experience, or seven years of project coordination experience; a Master's degree in a related field may substitute for one year of experience.
  • Valid and unrestricted authorization to work in the United States is required.
  • The selected candidate must live within a reasonable commuting distance of the official work location and be located in or willing to relocate to New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Vermont, or Massachusetts before hire.
  • Compliance with funding requirements, including time and effort reporting, grant deliverables, and contract deliverables, is required.
Responsibilities
  • Facilitate coordination, implementation, monitoring, and support of access to and use of data from the Statewide Health Information Network for New York by and for the Office of Public Health to support areas required for the Emerging Infections Program.
  • Support and work with the Office on activities and resources to modernize the Department's methods for accessing and using data from the Statewide Health Information Network for New York.
  • Monitor and coordinate project activities supporting data extraction, validation, and adherence to specifications for monitoring influenza surveillance and/or disease burden.
  • Coordinate with government agencies, Statewide Health Information Network for New York Qualified Entities, and contract staff as needed to oversee data collection and coordinate and perform integration, standardization, and analysis efforts.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in project and/or grant management.
  • Experience with health information technology projects and working with interdisciplinary teams.
  • Advanced computer skills, including demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and Excel.
  • Experience with partner engagement in a public health or human services-related program.

About the company

Health Research, Inc. is a nonprofit that administers and manages funding for New York State public health and research programs. It provides administrative support, funding guidance, and fiduciary oversight, handling proposal submissions, grant and contract negotiations, and sponsor compliance to move funds toward research and public health projects. It collaborates with the NYS Department of Health and major centers like Roswell Park, Wadsworth Center, and Helen Hayes Hospital, and has managed over $10 billion in funding from various sources. Its goal is to advance scientific discovery and improve healthcare delivery in New York State by efficiently funding and administering sponsored programs and ensuring responsible governance.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Town of Colonie, New York

Founded

1953

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What believers are saying

  • HRI issued multiple 2026 solicitations, including $300,000 equitable procurement consulting.
  • Public Health Leadership Institute Training extends into 2027 with phase-two expansion optional.
  • Health equity, workforce development, and emergency preparedness remain active statewide priorities for 2026.

What critics are saying

  • NYSDOH dependence concentrates revenue; any budget shift or procurement delay hits HRI fast.
  • June 2026 solicitations remain contingent on funding and satisfactory performance through 2029.
  • Workforce expansion and many open roles signal operational strain if hiring slows in 2026.

What makes Health Research unique

  • HRI sits inside New York State’s public-health machinery, anchored by NYSDOH relationships.
  • Its sponsored-program model controls grants, contracts, and compliance for statewide health programs.
  • It combines administration and tech transfer, proven by PSA, Angiomax, and photodynamic therapy.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Flexible benefit accounts
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Retirement Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Paid Vacation