Epidemiologist

Tech Observer; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tech Observer in Nashville, TN is seeking a data-focused professional to support MCH surveillance projects. The role involves producing routine CHANT reports, updating SAS and REDCap changes, and assisting non-technical staff with data systems.

Hybrid work option allows remote work with monthly in-office visits. The candidate should have strong data management skills, SAS proficiency, and experience with public health data.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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).
• Write independent code and test output for accuracy.
• Pull, clean, and submit recurring CHANT reports (weekly, monthly, quarterly).
• Work closely with MCH Programs Team to support CHANT data outputs and visualizations.
• Provide quick response to data inquiries and share CHANT data with regional teams, leadership and stakeholders.
• Translate programmatic requirements into the development of appropriate data collection.
• Ability to work remotely
• Ability to come into the Nashville office monthly or as needed
• Fulfill ad-hoc data and/or analysis requests

Skills

Data analysis

Customer service

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Health / Epidemiology / Biostatistics or related field

Tools

SAS

REDCap

Job description

• 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.)
• Writes independent code and is able to 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 of 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 a 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 experiences 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