Remote General Epidemiologist

Summary

Join the CDC Foundation as a General Epidemiologist to plan, develop, and conduct epidemiologic investigations, surveillance, and interventions. This role will collect, analyze, and interpret statistical data, prepare reports, and promote health and safety.

Requirements

• Master of Public Health (MPH) or a closely related field from an accredited college or university with at least two (2) years of relevant work experience performing epidemiologic work or work in a closely related field
• Experience working collaboratively with diverse stakeholders and engaging in strategic partnerships
• Proficiency with strong understanding of design and implementation of research and epidemiologic studies
• Organizational skills demonstrating high attention to detail and the ability to organize multiple priorities
• Strong interpersonal skills required for teamwork and interaction with people across CDC and with external partners
• Knowledge of SAS, SPSS, STATA, or other statistical software
• Proficiency in writing comprehensive statistical and analytical reports
• Excellent written and oral communications
• Ability to remain calm under intense stress in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and conducting investigations of diseases as allowable through the funding source
• Perform formal case control and cohort studies of complex health issues
• Provide related consultation to departmental staff and others
• Design, implement, and maintain disease surveillance
• Provide training, technical assistance, and consultative services regarding epidemiology and the control of diseases
• Serve as a point of contact for various personnel regarding moderately complex epidemiologic issues
• Writes various epidemiologic reports
• Perform various duties in support of section operations
• Develop policies and procedures for new and existing disease control programs
• Prepare technical and non-technical summaries of work, scientific reports, and manuscripts

Preferred Qualifications

• Possess strong data management and analysis skills
• Experience conducting research on epidemiology of infectious diseases
• Experience with data visualization (e.g., Tableau)
• Experience with Geographic Information Systems (e.g., ArcGIS)