Antimicrobial Resistance Epidemiologist, Bureau of Communicable Diseases
About The Position
The Antimicrobial Resistance Epidemiologist works in the Antimicrobial Resistance Unit (ARU) within the Bureau of Communicable Diseases, part of the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s Division of Disease Control. The bureau oversees surveillance, prevention, and control of more than 70 infectious diseases. The ARU includes teams focused on antimicrobial resistance data and surveillance, infection prevention and control, antimicrobial stewardship, and One Health. Under the supervision of the Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance and Data Lead, this role serves as NYC’s National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) lead. The position learns and uses the CDC-hosted NHSN system to support initiatives across ARU, BCD, New York State, and CDC. It also provides analytical and project-management support for antimicrobial resistance and infection prevention and control work, including surveillance, investigations, data quality, and communication of findings to stakeholders.
Requirements
- For Assignment Level I, 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.
- For Assignment Level II and above, a doctorate with the specified specialization and one year of full-time responsible supervisory, administrative, or research experience; or a master’s degree with the specified specialization and three years of responsible full-time research experience; or qualifying equivalent education and experience. Candidates under the equivalency route must have at least a master’s degree in an appropriate field and at least two years of the specified experience.
- Must be a NYC resident or become one within 90 days of hire.
- Ability to coordinate remotely with teams.
- Proficiency navigating computer systems and ability to learn new data systems quickly.
- Ability to comply with data integrity and security requirements to safeguard personally identifiable information.
- Professional, positive attitude and work ethic.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact professionally with people from diverse cultural, racial, ethnic, gender, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Critical thinking and sound judgment.
Nice To Haves
- Public health, NHSN, and/or antimicrobial resistance experience and training.
- Proficiency in Statistical Analysis Software (SAS).
Responsibilities
- Serve as the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) lead for NYC and learn the system’s features, functions, and available data.
- Conduct routine and ad hoc analyses of NHSN data and prepare reports as requested.
- Participate in CDC webinars and liaise with the New York State Department of Health and other partners.
- Support NYC facilities in using NHSN.
- Provide analytical support for antimicrobial resistance and infection prevention and control projects, including surveillance of carbapenem-resistant organisms (CRO), Candida auris, and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).
- Assist with ARU duties and data needs, including CRO case investigations, data cleaning, and quality assurance activities.
- Participate in ARU initiatives such as whole genome sequencing efforts, identifying community-associated cases, and One Health activities as needed.
- Support project management based on data analytics.
- Present data-analysis results to internal and external stakeholders.
Benefits
- Potential eligibility for federal or state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs.
- Premium-free health insurance plan.
- Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union or benefit fund.
- Public sector defined benefit pension plan.
- Tax-deferred savings program.
- Worksite Wellness Program.
- Depending on the position, the ability to work from home up to two days during the week.
- Job security compared to private-sector employment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
