BIOLOGICAL SCIENTIST IV - 64085847

State of Florida • TALLAHASSEE, FL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a highly professional position that is the primary person responsible for surveillance and evaluation activities for the STD Surveillance Network (SSuN) grant. The employee will monitor process outcomes and prepare reports and grant narratives, documenting progress meeting quality assurance and performance expectations. The employee will be responsible for the analysis, reporting and dissemination of data to identify, quantify, and track emerging health events. The person hired will work independently to research topics, analyze data, write reports, and present analytic findings to other members of the SSuN Team and other stakeholders. It is expected that the person hired for this position will have a minimum of a Master of Public Health degree and/or three years of experience conducting surveillance activities. This position requires daily in-office or field work.

Requirements

• Three years of experience conducting surveillance activities.
• Knowledge of terminology, principles, and techniques used in biological research, analysis, or testing.
• Knowledge of the procedures, techniques, and equipment used in laboratory testing and analysis.
• Knowledge of the methods of data collection.
• Ability to collect, record, and analyze scientific data relating to biological sciences.
• Ability to conduct biological research, studies, or analyses using scientific methods and techniques.
• Ability to perform quantitative analysis of scientific data.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to the biological sciences.
• Ability to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English.

Nice To Haves

• Prior STD Surveillance experience.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the daily flagging, matriculation, and closure of enhanced SSuN STD case investigations.
• Manage the creation of datasets for case and facility-based surveillance components, as well as data cleaning, validation, and completeness procedures.
• Conduct in-depth epidemiological analysis and evaluate the quality of case report data.
• Report and disseminate data to identify, quantify, and track emerging health events.
• Utilize statistical software packages to augment, extract and submit complex files related to complex study designs.
• Provide written and oral STD program consultation through the analysis, review, and evaluation of SSuN activities, performance indicators, and relevant areas of STD program management to ensure that all grant guidelines, expectations, and outcomes are met.
• Represents the Department of Health on monthly conference calls as the subject matter expert.
• Identify areas for quality improvement within SSuN grant requirements.
• Prepare and deliver timely progress reports, annual reports, and presentations for SSuN grant outcomes.
• Work independently to research topics, write reports, and present analytic findings related to STDs.
• Coordinates and provides leadership with the development and implementation of procedures, methods, and strategies for morbidity reporting and database management.
• Develop quality improvement processes to ensure data reliability and validity.
• Provides data support and assistance for STD-related issues and activities.
• Responds to inquiries from CDC, the Department of Health, and other entities concerning the status of current surveillance activities in Florida.
• Prepares and provides data for short-term and long-term planning.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior