Genomic Epidemiologist Jobs

Job Title: Genomic Epidemiologist
Department: RES A Infectious Disease
Shift: 1st
Specialty: Epidemiology
Job Number: 2023-0587
Date Posted: 02/20/2023
Position Type: Research
Job Qualifications:
Genomic Epidemiologist
Under general supervision of the Regional Innovative Public Health Laboratory (RIPHL) Directors and in collaboration with other RIPHL members and the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), the Genomic Epidemiologist supports sequencing surveillance, case-cluster, and outbreak investigation and response. RIPHL is a joint project between Rush University and CDPH that provides coordinated, regional capacity for advanced molecular epidemiologic investigation of infections of public health importance. The individual who holds this position exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Job Responsibilities:
Integrates epidemiologic, clinical, and microbial genomic sequencing data to inform public health action. Analyzes, interprets, summarizes, and presents or publishes results.
Develops and implements strategies for genomic surveillance of pathogens of public health importance, including bacterial and fungal pathogens.
Participates in investigation and response to regional case-clusters and outbreaks.
Develops standard operating procedures for genomic and epidemiologic activities.
Prepares written, oral, and visual reports for internal and external distribution. Reports may be directed at experts in the field or the public.
Conducts relevant training and oversees epidemiologic work of data analysts and other RIPHL team members.
Acts as a liaison to regional hospitals and laboratories to facilitate sample and data collection.
Provides education to regional hospital and laboratory partners on molecular epidemiology and genomics. Develops communication and educational materials for this purpose.
Assists with development of databases and with data management.
Documents molecular epidemiologic activities to share through scientific publications and/or presentations.
Assists with preparation of grant proposals and reports for RIPHL.
Performs independent literature reviews. Analyzes, interprets, and summarizes and reports findings.
Develops pipelines for analysis of whole genome sequencing data, especially for bacterial
Other duties as assigned.
Required Job Qualifications:
Master's degree in Epidemiology, Public Health, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, or a related field required.
Advanced knowledge of and experience working in genomic epidemiology.
Proficiency in bioinformatics.
Ability to work independently and to work with complex and diverse teams.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
PhD in Epidemiology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, or a related field preferred.
Company Highlights:
Ranked among the top academic medical centers in the country, Rush University Medical Center is an outstanding place to enhance your career. Everything we do centers on one goal: improving patient care.
Rush is an academic health system comprising Rush University Medical Center, Rush Copley Medical Center and Rush Oak Park Hospital.
Rush University Medical Center was ranked among the top 20 best hospitals to work at in 2019 by Indeed.
Rush offers a competitive salary, and valuable healthy living benefits including health, dental and vision to help you maintain and improve your health. Rush also offers several ways to invest in your future.
In U.S. News & World Report's 2019-2020 Best Hospitals issue, Rush ranked among the top 50 hospitals in 5 categories.
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.