Epidemiologist - Wastewater Surveillance & Data Analysis

CDC Foundation; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The CDC Foundation is seeking an Epidemiologist to support the CDC's initiatives on overdose prevention and wastewater surveillance. This role requires a Master’s degree in public health, with responsibilities including managing projects related to drug consumption monitoring. Candidates must have strong communication skills and the ability to work with diverse stakeholders.

This position can be remote or onsite in Atlanta, GA, and offers a salary range of $95,000 to $105,000. The role is dynamic and critical for public health efforts.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required, preferably in public health.
• Experience working collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
• High attention to detail with organizational skills.
• Strong understanding of research design and epidemiologic studies.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a systematic review for drug consumption measures.
• Serve as the DOP liaison for wastewater analysis community.
• Assist in development of standards and methods for wastewater analysis.
• Manage key objectives and deliverables of the wastewater project.

Skills

Organizational skills

Strong communication skills

Experience with data analysis

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Education

Master’s degree in public health or health-related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Teams

Zoom

Job description

The CDC Foundation is seeking an Epidemiologist to support the CDC's initiatives on overdose prevention and wastewater surveillance. This role requires a Master’s degree in public health, with responsibilities including managing projects related to drug consumption monitoring. Candidates must have strong communication skills and the ability to work with diverse stakeholders.

This position can be remote or onsite in Atlanta, GA, and offers a salary range of $95,000 to $105,000. The role is dynamic and critical for public health efforts.