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Senior Epidemiologist

Duties:

  • Design, monitor, and manage special projects such as bioterrorism surveillance activities, chronic or infectious disease prevention projects, community assessments, or outbreak investigations
  • Direct and conduct a full range of investigation activities for communicable and chronic diseases, foodborne illness, and acts of possible bioterrorism
  • Performs formal case-control and cohort studies of complex health issues.
  • Provides related consultation to departmental staff and others.
  • Designs, implements, and maintains disease surveillance.
  • Provides training, technical assistance, and consultative services regarding epidemiology and the control of diseases.
  • Serves as a point of contact for various personnel regarding moderately complex epidemiologic issues.
  • Oversee active surveillance activities
  • May develop and maintain computer databases or systems for surveillance, investigation, and assessment
  • Writes various epidemiologic reports.
  • Performs various duties in support of section operations.
  • Develops policies and procedures for new and existing disease control programs.
  • Prepare technical and non-technical summaries of work, scientific reports, and manuscripts.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • Master’s degree or Ph.D.
  • Epidemiology experience 3 years

Skills:

  • Superior knowledge of epidemiology study design and statistical methodology.
  • Experience leading research teams in the design and execution of pharmacoepidemiology studies.
  • Experience with healthcare claims data and knowledge of advanced statistical methods used in the evaluation of healthcare claims data.
  • Experience with consulting for the life sciences industry.
  • Proficiency in SAS statistical software is required.
  • Proficiency in R statistical software is highly desired.
  • Attention to detail, accuracy, initiative, excellent written and oral communication skills, and scientific curiosity are essential, as well as the ability to juggle several complex projects simultaneously.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Benefits:

  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Education:

  • Master’s Degree or PhD

Experience:

  • SAS: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

  • Fully Remote
Job Type: Contract Full Time
Job Location: Remote

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