Epidemiologist

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Dauphin County, PA

21h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Epidemiologist position with the Department of Health offers a chance to apply your analytical skills to protect communities across the state. You will help guide programs that reduce overdoses and promote safer outcomes. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving problems and working with data to make a real difference. Join a team that values your dedication to public health and evidence based action. This role focuses on supporting overdose prevention efforts and strengthening data driven public health programs. The work involves evaluation, analysis, research, and communication to improve statewide outcomes.

Requirements

• Possession of either a Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) degree, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in epidemiology, Doctoral degree in Medicine (MD), Osteopathy (DO), Dental Surgery/Medicine (DDS/DDM/DMD), or Veterinary Medicine (DVM); AND two years of professional experience investigating disease outbreaks, designing and conducting epidemiologic studies, or designing and maintaining a disease surveillance system
• OR Possession of a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in a biological science such as biology, genetics, nursing or virology; AND either a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree or Master of Science (MS) degree in epidemiology; AND two years of professional experience investigating disease outbreaks, designing and conducting epidemiologic studies, or designing and maintaining a disease surveillance system
• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and use of evaluation tools to assess overdose prevention programming and support improvements
• Analyze overdose and prescription drug monitoring program data using statistical software to create reports and guide program decisions
• Design and conduct epidemiological studies that address trends in controlled substance use and overdose
• Present findings through reports, conferences, and publications to build awareness and support public health initiatives
• Provide direction to contracted staff who contribute to fatal overdose surveillance and related activities
• Assist in developing grant applications and required reports by presenting data and project information

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree