Epidemiologist III

Goldbelt Apex LLC

Atlanta (GA)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 85,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company matching

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A leading healthcare technology company in Atlanta is looking for a qualified Epidemiologist III to provide expertise in disease epidemiology and surveillance. This key role involves collaboration with the CDC's National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, where the candidate will conduct studies, support data management, and assist in epidemiological projects. Applicants should hold a Master's degree in Public Health or related fields and have experience with statistical software. Excellent communication and analytical skills are essential in this mid-senior level position.

Qualifications

Master’s degree required.
Minimum of 1 year experience in public health data analysis.
US Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

Conduct epidemiologic studies.
Support surveillance systems.
Communicate with CDC staff.

Skills

Data collection

Data analysis

Statistical software (SAS, R)

Communication skills

Data visualization

Education

Master’s degree in Public Health or related field

Tools

SAS

SPSS

Job description

Overview

Please note that this position is contingent upon the successful award of a contract currently under bid.

Goldbelt Apex, a part of the Healthcare Technology Transformation Group, is a data-focused company dedicated to process and quality in every aspect. As healthcare IT experts, Apex is committed to building systems for healthcare organizations to seamlessly communicate and exchange data across different systems and devices.

Summary

Goldbelt Apex is actively seeking a qualified Epidemiologist III to provide specialized epidemiological support services. This role will encompass the provision of expertise related to disease epidemiology and surveillance in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, specifically within the Division of Viral Diseases and the Viral Vaccine Preventable Diseases Branch (VVPDB).

Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions

Conduct epidemiologic studies to advance public health
Support surveillance systems, including data ingestion, merging, and maintenance of a dashboard with posting to the website
Assemble, organize, and manage epidemiologic and laboratory data; ensure data quality, accuracy, and completeness
Promote data workflow and develop process improvements to support epidemiologic and research
Communicate with staff at CDC and those at remote sites to ensure compliance with protocol, secure data transfer, and processing
Attend conference calls with study sites, monthly coordinator/nurse calls, or other project calls, and record minutes
Assist with protocol development and IRB submissions/revisions
Perform statistical analyses with a statistical package such as SAS, SPSS, Epi-Info, R, or SUDAAN. Generate tables and figures summarizing epidemiologic analyses suitable for presentation/publication as needed to support team activities
Support analytic projects and address key epidemiologic questions using survey and administrative data (e.g., NHANES, MarketScan, iQVIA, Medicare)
Support the development of joint analyses and co-author scientific papers for publication and presentation at scientific meetings
Support the day-to-day work, including responding to public telephone calls and emails
Provide analytical support for other programs in VVPDB, including the Mumps, Varicella Zoster Virus, and other Herpes Programs
Support emergency response activities for viral vaccine-preventable disease outbreaks or other agency priorities
Submit a monthly progress report, detailing achievements and progress on sub-tasks
Support activities related to Herpes/Zoster (HZ) surveillance and epidemiology research
Develop analytic plans and engage in analytic projects to address key epidemiologic questions using administrative and electronic medical record data
Perform statistical analyses with a statistical package such as SAS, SPSS, Epi-Info, R, or SUDAAN. Generate tables and figures summarizing epidemiologic analyses suitable for presentation/publication as needed to support team activities
Disseminate information on HZ and HZ vaccines to the public, healthcare providers, professional organizations, and other internal and external partners through CDC Shingles webpage revisions, frequently asked questions, presentations, and publications

Qualifications

Necessary Skills and Knowledge

Ensure that you are well-acquainted with every responsibility outlined in the essential job functions section above. It's important to have a thorough understanding of these tasks, as they form the backbone of your role.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in Public Health, Science, or a closely related field
US Citizen (birth or naturalization)
A minimum of 1 year of experience interpreting and analyzing data in statistical software, such as SAS, R, STATA, SPSS, Python, etc.
Ability to conduct data collection, data management, data cleaning, data visualization, and manipulation
Experience in selecting the appropriate statistical tests, implementing, and interpreting results for public health research projects

Preferred Qualifications

Prior CDC or federal public health experience
Surveillance systems experience
Publication or co-author experience
Familiarity with measles, rubella, HPV, CMV, mumps, VZV, or other viral vaccine-preventable diseases
NOTE: Must be able to potentially obtain security clearances as needed (i.e., Confidential, Secret, or Top Secret)

Pay And Benefits

At Goldbelt, we value and reward our team's dedication and hard work. We provide a competitive base salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience. As an employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax‑deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

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