Epidemiologist

eBusiness Solutions Inc.; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

eBusiness Solutions Inc. seeks an Epidemiologist to lead data analyses and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to evaluate statewide initiatives addressing substance use and related harms.

The role uses CSMD, PDMP, HDDS, Vital Statistics, and other health datasets to study exposures, interventions, and outcomes, with emphasis on study design, modeling, and scientific writing.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in public health, Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Data Science, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in public health and analytics.
• Proficiency in analytical tools such as R, SAS, or Stata.
• Strong SQL skills and familiarity with relational databases.
• Ability to communicate complex data findings to non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead data analyses and collaborate with multidisciplinary team members.
• Evaluate effectiveness of statewide initiatives addressing substance use and related harms.
• Produce dashboards and reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Perform statistical analyses to identify trends and risk factors for overdose.
• Ensure data quality, security, and HIPAA compliance.

Skills

Data analysis

Study design

Epidemiologic methods

Scientific writing

Communication to non-technical

Education

Master’s degree in public health

Biostatistics

Epidemiology

Data Science

Tools

R

SAS

Stata

SQL

Relational databases

Job description

One of our direct clients is seeking an Epidemiologist who will lead data analyses and collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to evaluate the effectiveness and impact of statewide initiatives aimed at reducing substance use, overdose, and related harms. The position will leverage data from the Controlled Substance Monitoring Database (CSMD), Tennessee's Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP), the Hospital Discharge Data System (HDDS), Vital Statistics death certificate data, and other health-related datasets to examine relationships between exposures, interventions, and health outcomes. We are seeking a collaborative and analytically skilled professional with experience in study design, epidemiologic methods, statistical modeling, and scientific writing who is passionate about translating data into evidence-based public health action.

Hybrid role. Must work in the office 1 day a week.

Responsibilities:

• Support evaluations of overdose prevention and interventions such as prescribing limits, naloxone distribution, and provider education programs.
• Produce reports specific to buprenorphine and stimulants and create visualization products for dissemination.
• Perform statistical analysis to identify trends, hotspots, and risk factors for drug overdose.
• Create dashboards and reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Work with epidemiologists, program managers, and healthcare providers to inform prevention and intervention efforts.
• Ensure data quality, security, and confidentiality in line with HIPAA, applicable data governance policies and other regulations.
• Contribute to grant applications, research studies, and presentations as needed.

Required Skills:

• Master’s degree in public health, Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Data Science, or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in public health and analytics.
• Proficiency in analytical (e.g., R, SAS, Stata).
• Strong SQL skills and familiarity with relational databases.
• Experience linking different datasets is a plus but not necessary.
• Ability to communicate complex data findings to non-technical audiences.
• Knowledge of public health data sources and overdose surveillance systems.