Epidemiologist

Civicworks; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Civicworks is seeking an entry-level epidemiologist to support the Virginia Department of Health. The role involves investigating disease surveillance data, assisting with outbreak investigations, and making data-driven recommendations for prevention across districts and statewide programs.

You will contribute to health education efforts, help interpret biostatistical findings, and collaborate with senior epidemiologists to monitor trends and improve public health responses.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of communicable diseases, transmission, treatment, and prevention.
• Knowledge of public health surveillance and disease outbreak investigation methods.
• Working knowledge of biostatistics, computer data analysis, and data management techniques.
• Strong oral and written communication and customer service skills.
• Demonstrated ability to collect, analyze, and present statistical data.
• Some experience in epidemiology, public health, or related area.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and analyze disease surveillance data across districts or statewide programs.
• Assist with outbreak investigations and disease control recommendations.
• Support health education and dissemination of findings to public stakeholders.
• Collaborate with senior epidemiologists to monitor trends and report results.

Skills

Public health surveillance

Biostatistics basics

Data management

Communication skills

Epidemiology basics

Job description

Entry-level epidemiologist in the Virginia Department of Health who investigates and analyzes disease surveillance, detection, and prevention activities across assigned districts or statewide programs. The role involves disease outbreak investigations, data analysis, health education, and disease control recommendations, typically working under close supervision of a senior epidemiologist.

Key qualifications:

• Basic knowledge of communicable diseases, transmission, treatment, and prevention
• Knowledge of public health surveillance and disease outbreak investigation methods
• Working knowledge of biostatistics, computer data analysis, and data management techniques
• Strong oral and written communication and customer service skills
• Demonstrated ability to collect, analyze, and present statistical data
• Some experience in epidemiology, public health, or related area