Infection Prevention Specialist I

Requirements

• Experience conducting outbreak investigations, participating in research to reduce healthcare-associated infections including communication of research findings and providing IPC technical assistance and training to healthcare providers.
• Certification in infection control (CIC®)
• Demonstrated, strong organizational and analytic skills, demonstrated, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the demonstrated ability to apply those skills to various audiences and settings.
• Conditions of Employment
• Grant funded position. Compliance with funding requirements such as time and effort reporting, grant deliverables, and contract deliverables, is required.
• Valid and unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. is required. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Travel up to 25 % of the time will be required.
• The selected candidate must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the official work location specified in the job posting and must also be located in or willing to relocate to one of the following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Vermont, or Massachusetts, prior to hire.
• This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule, with a combination of onsite and remote work.
• HRI participates in the E-Verify Program.
• Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Qualified Individuals with Disabilities/Qualified Protected Veterans
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• HRI offers a robust, comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including:
• Health, dental and vision insurance - Several comprehensive health insurance plans to choose from;
• Flexible benefit accounts - Medical, dependent care, adoption assistance, parking and transit;
• Generous paid time off - Paid federal and state holidays, paid sick, vacation and personal leave;
• Tuition support - Assistance is available for individuals pursuing educational or training opportunities;
• Retirement Benefits - HRI is a participating employer in the New York State and Local Retirement System and offers optional enrollment in the New York State D

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Additional Information

Applications to be submitted by July 13, 2026 Compensation Grade: P25 Compensation Details: Minimum: $100,379.00 - Maximum: $100,379.00 Annually Positions with a designated work location in New York City, Nassau, Rockland, Suffolk, or Westchester Counties will receive a $4,000 annual downstate adjustment (pro-rated for part-time positions). Department (OPH) CCH - Division of Epidemiology Job Description:

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