ANNOUNCEMENT OF

NON- PROFESSIONAL

VACANCY

Applications are invited for consideration to the following position

Department:

Pediatrics

Budget Title:

Research Technician I

Salary Range:

(Based Upon Experience)

 $35,000.00 - $37,500.00

Descriptive Title:

 Research Technician I

Full-time, Monday through Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm, 37.5 hours per week.

Vacancy

26-5

Description of Duties:

This is a grant funded position. -Provide off-site HIV/HCV/STI counseling and testing to teens and young adults throughout NYC and make referrals to PrEP when needed. -Promote HIV/HCV/STI testing and sexual health education to youth throughout NYC and identify new opportunities for testing. -Plan, create, and post content to social media platforms. -Complete weekly AIRS Forms for testing programming at HEAT. -Attend community meetings, conferences and events focused on adolescents/young adults. -Provide linkage to care activities for HIV+ clients. -Facilitate /Co-facilitate workshops and events as needed. -Assist Coordinators with planning and executing large-scale community-based events to engage adolescents and community partners. -Contribute to Peer-based activities and discussions. -Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

REQUIRED: High school diploma, GED, or equivalent. Knowledge of HIV/AIDS. PREFERRED: Associates degree. Excellent writing skills.

Persons interested should mail their resume and a letter of introduction

Additional Information: Interested candidates should submit their letter of introduction and resume to: breanna.watson@downstate.edu

Closing Date for Receipt of Applications: 03/17/26

The Research Foundation is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in employment for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, transgender status, national origin, citizenship, age, creed, disability, veteran status, marital status, familial status, military status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, genetic characteristics/genetic information, pregnancy-related conditions, reproductive health decisions, prior arrest or conviction records, or any other trait protected by federal, state, or local law.