Epidemiologist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Completion of a Master of Public Health Degree program at an accredited college or university in Epidemiology or related field that includes a minimum of two graduate level courses in Epidemiology or two comparable graduate level classes in advanced research methodology AND two graduate level courses in statistics or biostatistics.
• A minimum of 2-5 years of experience as an epidemiologist (or related work) in an academic, public, or private setting.
• Knowledge of substance use and drug-related terminology.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Experience with database development (REDCap preferred).
• Experience with mapping software (ArcGIS preferred).
• Strong data visualization skills, including dashboard and report creation (R, or Tableau preferred)
• Strong data management and analytical abilities using statistical analysis software (SAS preferred).
• Knowledge of the principles and procedures of epidemiological research, including study design or epidemiological surveys, theory and application of epidemiological methodologies, principles and methods of biostatistics, and preparation of scientific research reports.
• Ability to work as part of a team, to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and manage project timelines with a high degree of organizational skill, and to work independently in a high-pressure environment.
• Ability to analyze and think critically to apply reasonable judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to analyze data and write project proposals and technical reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with people contacted in the course of work.
• Sensitivity to and experience working with ethnically, culturally, and sexually diverse individuals, communities, agencies, and organizations.

Responsibilities

• Abstract, clean, and analyze substance-use related datasets.
• Perform routine data matches between substance use-related datasets.
• Lead the development and refinement of data visualization activities, including data dashboards and reports, both internal and public-facing.
• Develop and maintain data collection systems (e.g. REDCap databases).
• Lead the fulfillment of internal and external requests for data.
• Obtain and manage Institutional Review Board (IRB) approvals when required.
• Identify barriers in overdose surveillance efforts, and provide suggestions to improve surveillance, including recommendations for improving data collection processes.
• Oversee collection and timely reporting of grant-required data submissions.
• Serve as a representative for grantee teleconferences/meetings.
• Conduct novel analyses using substance use-related datasets.
• Assist data staff in analysis and surveillance projects within the unit.
• Assist in the coordination and management of routine surveillance epidemiology meetings.
• Provide support to 1-2 student interns and/or entry-level data staff, when applicable.
• Summarize analytic findings for presentation at scientific conferences and publication in technical and scientific journals.
• Contribute to reports and presentations for funders, local stakeholders, and city officials.
• Generate data summaries for public reports, grant applications, and public data requests.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical with vision benefits
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life, AD&D and long-term care insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan, with a company contribution
• Paid time off including vacation, sick, personal and holiday.
• Employee Assistance Program