New York City, NY-posted 3 months ago
Part-time • Intern
Remote • Queens, NY
5,001-10,000 employees
Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities

The Bureau of Communicable Disease tracks over 70 infectious diseases and investigates disease outbreaks in New York City. The foodborne disease group oversees surveillance of all foodborne diseases, investigates approximately 30 foodborne outbreaks a year and participates in many multi-state investigations. The Foodborne disease group has openings for new interns to assist foodborne disease epidemiologists with foodborne illness and outbreak investigations. The candidates would start in May/June 2025 and continue working 20 hours/week during the school year and 35 hours/week during the summer.

  • Assist foodborne disease epidemiologists with surveillance for foodborne diseases such as Salmonella, Shigella, Campylobacter, and Shiga toxin-producing E.coli infections.
  • Collect case data from health care providers and interview case-patients about their illness and exposure.
  • Participate in outbreak investigations.
  • Perform data entry, data management, data analysis, and miscellaneous projects.
  • Assist with other disease investigations within the Bureau of Communicable Disease where necessary.
  • Currently enrolled in a graduate (MPH, MS or PhD) program in public health or related field.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong interest in infectious disease epidemiology.
  • Matriculation at an accredited college or graduate school.
  • Incoming students encouraged to apply.
  • Loan Forgiveness: Eligibility for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs.
  • Premium-free health insurance plan saving employees over $10K annually.
  • Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits based on the position's associated union/benefit fund.
  • Public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
  • Tax-deferred savings program.
  • Robust Worksite Wellness Program.
  • Work From Home Policy: Ability to work up to two days from home depending on the position.
  • Job Security: More job security compared to private sector employment.
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