Epidemiologist

Tech Mirrors; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Tech Mirrors is hiring for the Epidemiologist 1 position in Nashville, TN. The successful candidate will enhance the CHANT data collection project, utilizing REDCap for data management and analysis. Responsibilities include preparing reports, implementing code changes, and providing technical assistance.

This role requires strong knowledge in public health and statistical software, specifically SAS, with the ability to work remotely while attending the Nashville office as needed.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of REDCap and data collection systems.
• Proficient in SAS for code changes and data analysis.
• Experience in public health and managing health data is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain enhancements to the CHANT data collection project.
• Prepare reports of program participation and outcomes.
• Implement code changes and monitor processes as needed.
• Provide technical assistance to non-technical staff.
• Clean and submit recurring CHANT reports timely.
• Support MCH surveillance projects and create data visualizations.
• Respond quickly to data inquiries and provide insights.

Skills

REDCap usage

SAS programming

Technical assistance

Statistical software

Customer service

Job description

Key Responsibilities

The Epidemiologist 1 will be responsible for developing and maintaining enhancements to the CHANT (Community Health Access and Navigation Team) data collection project. CHANT combines three care coordination programs (HUGS, CSS, and TennCare Outreach) into one overarching care coordination program. CHANT utilizes REDCap to build out a data collection module that is used to guide programmatic efforts and collect data for evaluation and program oversight. The Epidemiologist 1 must have extensive knowledge of REDCap and be able to quickly build out a data collection system that meets the programmatic requirements. The Epidemiologist 1 will also assist with the CHANT program integration of a new data system.

• Prepare routine reports of program participation and outcomes to internal and external partners.
• Implement SAS code changes and REDCap project changes as monitoring guidance evolves or processes change.
• Provide technical assistance to non‑technical staff (e.g., REDCap system, SOP/task guidance, etc.).
• Write independent code and test output for accuracy.
• Pull, clean, and submit recurring CHANT reports (weekly, monthly, quarterly) in a timely manner.
• Work closely with MCH Programs Team to effectively support MCH surveillance projects and create data outputs and visualizations for CHANT data.
• Provide quick response to data inquiries and provide information of CHANT data to the regional teams, leadership, stakeholders and other public health partners.
• Ability to work remotely.
• Ability to come into the Nashville office monthly or as needed.
• Fulfill ad‑hoc data and/or analysis requests.
• Translate programmatic requirements into the development of appropriate data collection.

Other Requirements

• Proficient at managing electronic data and navigating complex databases and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated experience in customer service and working on teams.
• Proficient at statistical software programming, such as SAS.
• Experience in public health and health data such as vital records or health survey data (preferred).
• Experience in deployment or implementation of application systems or related field (preferred).
• Foundation in system design, analysis and evaluation.

Supervisor Responsibilities

This position does not supervise any staff.