Antimicrobial Resistance Epidemiologist - NYC Health

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 88,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Loan forgiveness

Health insurance

Pension plan

Tax-deferred savings

Work-from-home

Wellness program

Job summary

The NYC Health Department’s Bureau of Communicable Diseases seeks an Antimicrobial Resistance Epidemiologist to lead NHSN-related activities in NYC and support ARU projects across surveillance and infection prevention.

The role requires public health experience, SAS skills, data management, and strong communication; NYC residency within 90 days is preferred, with remote coordination and a mission to protect New Yorkers.

Qualifications

• Must be a NYC resident or become one within 90 days of hire.
• Public health, NHSN, and/or antimicrobial resistance experience and training.
• Ability to coordinate remotely with teams.
• Proficiency in navigating computer systems; ability to learn new data systems quickly and to comply with data integrity and security to safeguard all personal identifiable information.
• Proficiency in SAS.
• Ability to demonstrate a professional, positive attitude and work ethic.
• Excellent interpersonal skills required and ability to interact professionally with people from diverse cultural, racial, ethnic, gender, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Critical thinking and sound judgment.
• Candidates of highly impacted communities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the NHSN lead for NYC and support ARU, BCD, NYS, and CDC initiatives.
• Conduct routine and ad hoc analyses of NHSN data and prepare reports; participate in CDC webinars and liaise with partners.
• Act as analytical support for AR projects including CRO, C. auris, and MRSA.
• Assist with CRO case investigations, data cleaning, and QA activities.
• Participate in ARU initiatives such as whole genome sequencing and One Health activities.
• Support project management based on data analytics.
• Present results of data analyses to internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Public health experience

NHSN experience

Remote coordination

Data integrity

Data systems literacy

Statistical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Diversity engagement

Tools

SAS

Job description

Antimicrobial Resistance Epidemiologist, Bureau of Communicable Diseases

• Full-time
• Agency: DEPT OF HEALTH/MENTAL HYGIENE
• Job Category: Health
• Salary Band: $100,000 to $125,000
• Compensation: USD 87,743 - USD 100,904

The Bureau of Communicable Disease (BCD), part of the Division of Disease Control, is responsible for the surveillance, prevention, and control of over 70 infectious diseases including foodborne, enteric, waterborne, respiratory (including COVID-19), zoonotic and vector borne diseases. Within BCD, The Antimicrobial Resistance Unit (ARU) is comprised of four teams: AR Data and Surveillance, Infection Prevention and Control (IPC), Antimicrobial Stewardship, and One Health.


DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:
Under the supervision of the Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance and Data Lead, Duties will include but are not limited to: Serve as the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) lead for NYC including: Learn the features, functions, and data available of this CDC-hosted national healthcare-associated infection tracking system to support ARU, BCD, NYS, and CDC initiatives

Conduct routine and ad hoc analyses of NHSN data and prepare reports as requested Participate in CDC webinars, liaise with NYS DOH and other partners, support NYC facilities with use Act as analytical support for various antimicrobial resistance/infection prevention and control projects including: Surveillance of carbapenem-resistant organisms (CRO), Candida auris (C. auris), and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Assist with core ARU duties and data needs such as CRO case investigations, data cleaning, quality assurance activities, etc. Participate in ARU initiatives such as whole genome sequencing efforts, identification of community associated cases, and One Health activities as necessary.

Support with project management based on data analytics Present results of data analyses to internal and external stakeholders

PREFERRED SKILLS:
Must be a NYC resident or become one within 90 days of hire
Public health, NHSN, and/or antimicrobial resistance experience and training
Ability to coordinate remotely with teams
Proficiency in navigating computer systems; ability to learn new data systems quickly and to comply with data integrity and security to safeguard all personal identifiable information
Proficiency in Statistical Analysis Software (SAS)
Ability to demonstrate a professional, positive attitude and work ethic
Excellent interpersonal skills required and ability to interact professionally with people from diverse cultural, racial, ethnic, gender, and socioeconomic backgrounds
Excellent organizational skills
Critical thinking and sound judgment
Candidates of highly impacted communities are strongly encouraged to apply

Why you should work for us:

- Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even fully forgive your full balance. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website (https://studentaid.gov/pslf/)
- Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:
o a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
o additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
o a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
o a tax-deferred savings program and
o a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
- Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.
- Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.

Established in 1805, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC. Our mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone, regardless of age, background, or location, can achieve their optimal health. We provide a wide array of programs and services focused on food and nutrition, anti-tobacco support, chronic disease prevention, HIV/AIDS treatment, family and child health, environmental health, mental health, and social justice initiatives. As the primary population health strategist and policy authority for NYC, with a rich history of public health initiatives and scientific advancements, from addressing the 1822 yellow fever outbreak to the COVID-19 pandemic, we serve as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise.

Come join us and help to continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers!

Commitment to Equity:

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Sye-Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at [e-mail] or 347-396-6549.

CITY RESEARCH SCIENTIST - 21744

1. For Assignment Level I (only physical, biological and environmental sciences and public health) A master's degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological or environmental science or in public health.
To be appointed to Assignment Level II and above, candidates must have:
1. A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and one year of full-time experience in a responsible supervisory, administrative or research capacity in the appropriate field of specialization; or
2. A master's degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and three years of responsible full-time research experience in the appropriate field of specialization; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least a master's degree in an appropriate field of specialization and at least two years of experience described in "2" above. Two years as a City Research Scientist Level I can be substituted for the experience required in "1" and "2" above.

NOTE:
Probationary Period
Appointments to this position are subject to a minimum probationary period of one year.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

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