Research Associate II - Epidemiologist

University of Southern Maine • Portland, ME

73d • $70,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Research Associate II (RAII) carries out a full range of complex epidemiologic and surveillance activities, with a focus on Environmental and Occupational Health. This position is part of a team of USM epidemiologists and health communication specialists dedicated to building epidemiology and communication capacity at USM and the Maine CDC (the state's public health agency). The RAII provides epidemiology and subject matter expertise to state, federal, and local partners. The RAII, in partnership with Maine CDC staff and other USM staff, is responsible for developing, implementing and sustaining public health surveillance systems within the Maine CDC's Environmental Health Program (EHP); this includes assessing the burden and trends of environmental health-related outcomes, exposures, and risk factors in the general population and among sub-populations; and coordinating grant deliverables and reports and overseeing technical staff in the execution of grant activities. In addition, the RAII will lead and collaborate on epidemiologic studies with various Maine CDC programs and with partners in other state and federal agencies.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Epidemiology, Public Health or related field, preferably from an accredited school of public health.
• Minimum of 6 years of epidemiologic-related work experience.
• Demonstrated mastery of principles of epidemiology and public health.
• Experience developing and implementing public health surveillance systems.
• Experience building partnerships and successfully collaborating with internal and external partners.
• Ability to identify the need for applied epidemiologic studies.
• Strong quantitative and qualitative research skills, including experience with major computer-based statistical packages, preferably SAS and/or R.

Responsibilities

• Carry out complex epidemiologic and surveillance activities focused on Environmental and Occupational Health.
• Provide epidemiology and subject matter expertise to state, federal, and local partners.
• Develop, implement, and sustain public health surveillance systems within the Maine CDC's Environmental Health Program.
• Assess the burden and trends of environmental health-related outcomes, exposures, and risk factors.
• Coordinate grant deliverables and reports.
• Oversee technical staff in the execution of grant activities.
• Lead and collaborate on epidemiologic studies with various Maine CDC programs and partners.

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays plus earned vacation time and sick time.
• Health, dental and vision insurance.
• Low-cost short-term disability insurance and employer-paid long-term disability insurance.
• Employer-paid basic life insurance and supplemental life insurance.
• Tuition waiver program for employees and their spouse or dependent child(ren).
• 403(b)-retirement plan with employer contribution.
• Free access to the METRO system, including the Husky Line with service between our Portland and Gorham campuses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree