Epidemiologist

6 hours, 22 minutes ago
Full-time
Mid Level
Data Science and Analytics
CDC Foundation

CDC Foundation

CDC Foundation is a global nonprofit that manages public health programs aimed at addressing chronic and infectious diseases, as well as emergency health threats, by fostering partnerships between the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and vari...

Health Care Providers & Services
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Founded 1995

Description

  • Participate in a systematic review of wastewater sampling methods used to measure drug consumption and serve as the main liaison to NCEH staff leading the effort.
  • Act as the DOP liaison to the APHL wastewater analysis community of practice and share updates with OADS and OD2A cooperative agreement staff.
  • Coordinate alignment between state-funded OD2A staff and state wastewater activity partners to ensure related efforts are connected.
  • Assist APHL in developing an ethical framework for wastewater analysis for drug consumption.
  • Support NCEH in developing standards and methods for wastewater surveillance and contribute to technical guidance as needed.
  • Help manage the overall wastewater project, including defining objectives, deliverables, timelines, and responsible parties.
  • Join meetings with CDC, APHL, and other partners to communicate progress and gather input.
  • Collaborate with diverse internal and external stakeholders across CDC, state, and local partners.

Requirements

  • Master’s degree required, preferably in public health or a health-related field.
  • High attention to detail and strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Experience collaborating with diverse stakeholders and building strategic partnerships.
  • Strong understanding of research and epidemiologic study design and implementation.
  • Experience with data analysis and synthesizing literature.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Experience working in a virtual environment with remote partners and teams.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and Zoom.
  • Preferred: prior experience in drug overdose epidemiology, wastewater, or laboratory activities.
  • Preferred: experience working directly with local and state health departments.
  • Preferred: experience developing technical guidance for health departments.

Benefits

  • Salary range of $95,000 to $105,000.
  • Remote work option, with onsite support available in Atlanta, GA.
  • Position end date of 09/29/26.
  • Opportunity to support a high-priority national public health initiative.
  • Work with CDC, state and local authorities, and external public health partners.
  • CDC Foundation is a smoke-free environment.

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