Epidemiologist IV (MPSB)

Goldbelt Professional Services LLC; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Goldbelt Professional Services LLC seeks an Epidemiologist IV to support Blood, Organs, and Other Tissues surveillance for the Medical Product Safety Branch. The role involves collaborating with CDC staff, developing guidance, and delivering training to ministries of health and facilities.

Minimum qualifications include a Master’s in epidemiology or related field and 3–5 years of epidemiologic experience; proficiency in SAS/R/Stata/Python is expected.

Qualifications

• Develop analytic approaches and evaluate validity of findings.
• Manage multiple complex projects with limited supervision.
• Communicate technical findings to nontechnical audiences and leadership.
• Translate findings into actionable conclusions.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with CDC staff to monitor surveillance and infection prevention activities.
• Develop training materials and monitoring tools for partners.
• Improve data collection and analysis for antimicrobial resistance and viruses.
• Create data summaries, reports, and presentations for partners.
• Support CDC response activities and training exercises.

Skills

Analytic thinking

Independent work

Written and verbal comms

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Public health surveillance

Education

Master's in epidemiology/public health/biostatistics

Doctoral degree preferred

Tools

SAS

R

Stata

Python

Job description

Overview

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

Goldbelt Professional Services specializes in providing expert resources for Public Health missions including scientific, technical, and administrative support from junior staff to high-level subject matter experts. Research and data driven, Goldbelt Professional Services' experts create solutions customized to the client's needs.

Summary:

Goldbelt Professional Services is seeking an Epidemiologist IV to provide support for Blood, Organs, and Other Tissues surveillance for the Medical Product Safety Branch (MPSB).

Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions:

• Collaborate with CDC staff at headquarters and overseas offices to monitor infection prevention, control, and surveillance activities to prevent the spread of antimicrobial resistance and/or novel Coronavirus in low- and middle-income countries.
• Develop guidance, training materials, and monitoring/evaluation tools; provide training, technical assistance, and user support to Ministries of Health and health facilities.
• Develop strategies to improve data collection, analysis, and use for combatting antimicrobial resistance and novel viruses.
• Develop internal and external communication products on antimicrobial resistance and novel viruses.
• Develop and prepare data summaries, feedback reports, and presentations for partners.
• Participate in calls and in-person meetings with internal and external partners.
• Provide recommendations for data-driven action using critical thinking and decision-making.
• Develop and implement work plans with DHQP SMEs and partners to accomplish surveillance and program goals.
• Travel to healthcare facilities or other sites to support infection prevention and surveillance activities.
• Participate during CDC response activities and training exercises under direction of the DHQP Team Lead; duties include staffing the EOC desk to help support CDC's mission.

Qualifications

Necessary Skills and Knowledge:

• Ability to independently develop analytic approaches and evaluate the validity and limitations of epidemiologic findings.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects and work independently with limited supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical findings to nontechnical audiences and senior leadership.
• Ability to communicate with multidisciplinary teams, community partners, healthcare organizations, governmental agencies, or other stakeholders.
• Knowledge of public health surveillance, disease investigation, data quality, confidentiality, and applicable public-health policies and regulations

Minimum Qualifications:

• Spanish fluency is required.
• Master's degree in epidemiology, public health, biostatistics, statistics, or a closely related field.
• 3-5 years providing epidemiological expertise in a professional setting.
• Demonstrated experience designing, conducting, and interpreting epidemiologic studies and investigations.
• Advanced knowledge of epidemiologic methods, study design, statistical analysis, and data interpretation.
• Strong proficiency with statistical/data-analysis software such as SAS, R, Stata, Python, or equivalent tools.
• Experience working with large, complex, or multiple data sources, including administrative, surveillance, clinical, or population-health data.
• Experience translating complex epidemiologic findings into clear reports, presentations, recommendations, and actionable conclusions.
• Ability to obtain and maintain CDC Public Trust Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree (PhD, DrPH, ScD, or equivalent) in epidemiology, public health, biostatistics, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years providing epidemiological expertise in a professional setting.
• Prior experience working with the CDC is highly desired to understand the culture and environment.

Pay and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $120,000 to $130,000 annually.

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.