Epidemiologist

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Health, Bureau of Epidemiology, Division of Infectious Disease Investigations seeks an Epidemiologist to analyze data, strengthen surveillance, and guide prevention strategies for vaccine‑preventable diseases statewide. You will work with partners to ensure high‑quality epidemiologic information and to support public health action.

The role involves surveillance system improvements, outbreak investigations, and developing statewide guidelines,

Responsibilities

• Surveillance Oversight: Lead implementation and evaluation of systems that track vaccine preventable diseases
• Data Analysis: Review, interpret, and summarize surveillance information to guide public health decisions
• Outbreak Response: Collaborate on investigations by creating tools and monitoring data to identify cases and contributing factors
• Prevention Planning: Develop statewide guidelines and procedures that support disease control and help vulnerable populations
• Public Consultation: Provide guidance to health partners and respond to inquiries on surveillance and informatics topics
• Grant Coordination: Write applications, track progress measures, and participate in workgroups related to funding needs

Job description

THE POSITION

Are you looking for an opportunity to showcase your scientific and technical skills to support the mission of protecting the public? If so, look no further than the Department of Health, Bureau of Epidemiology, Division of Infectious Disease Investigations. We are searching for an Epidemiologist who may be interested in supporting vital public health efforts by analyzing data, improving surveillance systems, and guiding prevention strategies. Your expertise will help the Commonwealth safeguard its residents and improve statewide health systems.

THE POSITION

Are you looking for an opportunity to showcase your scientific and technical skills to support the mission of protecting the public? If so, look no further than the Department of Health, Bureau of Epidemiology, Division of Infectious Disease Investigations. We are searching for an Epidemiologist who may be interested in supporting vital public health efforts by analyzing data, improving surveillance systems, and guiding prevention strategies. Your expertise will help the Commonwealth safeguard its residents and improve statewide health systems.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports statewide efforts to monitor, investigate, and prevent vaccine preventable diseases through strong data management and public health action. You will work with partners to strengthen surveillance systems and ensure high-quality epidemiological information. As the federally funded Vaccine Preventable Disease Epidemiologist, you will perform the following duties:

• Surveillance Oversight: Lead implementation and evaluation of systems that track vaccine preventable diseases
• Data Analysis: Review, interpret, and summarize surveillance information to guide public health decisions
• Outbreak Response: Collaborate on investigations by creating tools and monitoring data to identify cases and contributing factors
• Prevention Planning: Develop statewide guidelines and procedures that support disease control and help vulnerable populations
• Public Consultation: Provide guidance to health partners and respond to inquiries on surveillance and informatics topics
• Grant Coordination: Write applications, track progress measures, and participate in workgroups related to funding needs

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Occasional statewide and out-of-state travel and irregular/flexible work hours including overnights, weekends, and holidays may be required
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.