Epidemiologist – Intermediate Level
Job Title: Epidemiologist – Intermediate Level Location: Hybrid (Remote with occasional office visits 1–2 times/month) Work Schedule: 5 days per week (remote), occasional travel to other counties or conferences reimbursed for mileage Job Summary: This position serves as an intermediate-level professional epidemiologist, responsible for conducting a complex range of investigative and analytical epidemiologic activities related to surveillance, detection, and prevention of diseases and injuries. The candidate will work independently or as part of a team, providing epidemiologic expertise for programs or complex analyses under the direction of senior staff.
- Key Responsibilities:
- Collect, analyze, and report on healthcare-associated infections and outbreak data
- Conduct routine epidemiologic functions: surveillance, data collection, and analysis
- Assist with epidemiologic investigations for communicable and chronic diseases, injuries, and other public health conditions
- Perform statistical analyses using analytic tools and present findings through visualizations (graphs, charts, maps)
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive datasets and reports
- Manage data using databases and tracking systems, ensuring quality control of data collection procedures
- Assist in preparing reports from analyses, literature reviews, and program evaluations
- Provide scientific and technical guidance to public, private, and nonprofit health agencies
- Participate in internal and external committees or workgroups relevant to areas of expertise
- Serve as a scientific consultant for public health programs or projects
- Make independent decisions and judgments based on professional training and experience
Qualifications:
- Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Public Health or science-related field with up to 2 years of relevant data analysis experience OR a Master’s degree in Public Health or a science-related field
- Preference for degrees from an accredited University or School of Public Health
- Experience focused on data analysis
- Required Knowledge & Skills:
- Epidemiological principles and statistical analysis methods
- Public health program administration, concepts, and techniques
- Database management, data analysis, and program evaluation
- Advanced communication skills (oral and written)
- Research methods for identifying and evaluating population health
- Critical thinking to determine public health problems and recommend interventions
- Understanding of systems and procedures for surveillance of infectious and chronic diseases
- Ability to analyze, interpret, and recommend evidence-based interventions
- Commitment to supporting a diverse, inclusive workforce
- Preferred Skills & Experience:
- Experience with data visualization tools for reporting (graphs, charts, maps)
- Experience providing guidance to public health agencies or programs
- Participation in workgroups, committees, or scientific advisory roles
For more details reach at [email protected] or Call / Text at 732 791 4807 - EXT 4807.