Epidemiologist Jobs

The CDC Foundation helps the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) save and improve lives by unleashing the power of collaboration between CDC, philanthropies, corporations, organizations and individuals to protect the health, safety and security of America and the world. The CDC Foundation is the go-to nonprofit authorized by Congress to mobilize philanthropic partners and private-sector resources to support CDC’s critical health protection mission. Since 1995, the CDC Foundation has raised over $1.9 billion and launched more than 1,300 programs impacting a variety of health threats from chronic disease conditions including cardiovascular disease and cancer, to infectious diseases like rotavirus and HIV, to emergency responses, including COVID-19 and Ebola. The CDC Foundation managed hundreds of programs in the United States and in more than 90 countries last year. Visit www.cdcfoundation.org for more information.

Position Highlights:

Position Title: Epidemiologist

Location: Remote

Position End Date: 02/05/2024

Salary: $70,000 - $82,000 plus benefits

Overview:

The CDC Foundation is seeking an Epidemiologist to plan, develop, and conduct epidemiologic investigations, surveillance, and interventions limited in scope and/or complexity to determine the causes of diseases and implement methods of disease control. Collects, analyzes, and interprets statistical data and prepares epidemiologic reports. This position works to promote and protect health and safety.

Qualifications:

• Possess strong data management and analysis skills
• Ability to remain calm under intense stress and a fast-paced environment
• Experience with Geographic Information Systems (e.g., ArcGlS) is preferred
• At least two (2) years of relevant work experience performing epidemiologic work or work in a closely related field
• Experience with data visualization (e.g., Tableau) is preferred
• Excellent written and oral communications
• Proficiency in writing comprehensive statistical and analytical reports
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong understanding of design and implementation of research and epidemiologic studies
• Experience working collaboratively with diverse stakeholders and engaging in strategic partnerships
• Knowledge of SAS, SPSS, STATA, or other statistical software
• Organizational skills demonstrating high attention to detail and the ability to organize multiple priorities
• Experience conducting research on epidemiology of infectious diseases
• Master’s degree in public health or a closely related field from an accredited college or university
• Strong interpersonal skills required for teamwork and interaction with people across CDC and with external partners

Responsibilities:

• Develops policies and procedures for new and existing disease control programs
• Prepare technical and non-technical summaries of work, scientific reports, and manuscripts
• Performs formal case control and cohort studies of complex health issues
• Writes various epidemiologic reports
• Designs, implements, and maintains disease surveillance
• Provides related consultation to departmental staff and others
• Serves as a point of contact for various personnel regarding moderately complex epidemiologic issues
• Performs various dues in support of section operations
• Assists with planning and conducting investigations of diseases
• Provides training, technical assistance, and consultative services regarding epidemiology and the control of diseases

Special Notes:

This role is involved in a dynamic public health program. As such, roles and responsibilities are subject to change as situations evolve. Roles and responsibilities listed above may be expanded upon or updated to match priorities and needs, once written approval is received by both the CDC Foundation and the Illinois Department of Public Health, in order to best support the State of Illinois in their public health programming.

This position is currently a remote position. CDC Foundation retains the right to make adjustments to this as required.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status, and all other characteristics protected by law.

We comply with all applicable laws including E.O. 11246 and the Vietnam Era Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 governing employment practices and do not discriminate on the basis of any unlawful criteria in accordance with 41 C.F.R.

• 60-300.5(a)(12) and 60-741.5(a)(7). As a federal government contractor, we take affirmative action on behalf of protected veterans

The CDC Foundation is a smoke-free environment.

Relocation expenses are not included.