Wastewater Epidemiologist

Staffing Solutions Organization LLC (SSO)•Augusta, ME

2d•$52,000 - $93,600•Hybrid

About The Position

The Wastewater Surveillance Epidemiologist provides coordination of wastewater surveillance activities and support and analysis of wastewater surveillance data as a member of the Infectious Disease Epidemiology Team. This role is part of the Maine CDC's Infectious Disease Epidemiology Team.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Information Systems, or related fields (Biology, Community Health, Informatics, Computer Sciences, Biostatistics etc.), and 4 years of relevant experience
Communication skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Knowledge of Excel and Microsoft Word.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Ability and willingness to travel.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Public Health, Information Systems, or related field and at least two years of relevant work experience
Ability to speak and write in multiple languages
Knowledge of principles and practices of epidemiology and public health surveillance
Knowledge of statistics and statistical software
Knowledge of data collection and management
Knowledge of coding languages (SAS, R, Python, SQL, Java, etc.)
Knowledge of health messaging (HL7, FHIR, electronic laboratory reports (ELR), electronic case reports (eCR))
Knowledge of surveillance systems including National Electronic Disease Surveillance System (NEDSS), Electronic Surveillance System for the Early Notification of Community-Based Epidemics (ESSENCE), Immunization Information System (ImmPact)
Knowledge of data visualization software (Tableau, ArcGIS, Power BI, etc.)
Knowledge of infectious diseases, including risk and transmission
Knowledge of medical terminology
Knowledge of word processing software, email and internet use, spreadsheets or analysis programs
Ability to analyze public health data
Ability to draw logical inferences from data analysis
Ability to pay attention to detail
Ability to organize, disseminate, and report public health information
Ability to be flexible and reprioritize during the workday
Ability to work as a team leader and team member
Ability to communicate with local partners
Ability to work independently, including being a “self-starter”
Ability to facilitate groups
Ability to speak publicly
Possess an attitude that fosters a respectful, non-threatening workplace environment

Responsibilities

Coordinate wastewater surveillance activities.
Support and analyze wastewater surveillance data.
Monitor, clean, and analyze wastewater surveillance disease data.
Prepare and distribute data in a standardized way.
Participate in federal and regional wastewater workgroups.
Pilot and refine Maine’s wastewater response protocols in collaboration with stakeholders.
Collaborate with subject matter epidemiologists on pathogens in their respective areas (e.g., COVID, influenza, HAI).
Perform education and outreach activities.
Serve as a point of contact for Maine CDC wastewater surveillance.
Responsible for grant objectives related to wastewater surveillance.
Participate in and contribute to overall Infectious Disease Epidemiology Program planning and evaluation activities.
Additional duties as reasonably assigned.