Field Epidemiologist: Outbreak Investigator & Data Analyst

State of Indiana; Indianapolis (IN); Hybride; USD 95 000 - 135 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Field Epidemiologist position for the State of Indiana Department of Health conducts infectious disease investigations, surveillance, and outbreak management across Public Health Preparedness District 2. It supports local health departments and healthcare providers with technical epidemiologic guidance.

Extensive field travel is required across seven counties and there is 24/7/365 on-call availability, emphasizing timely data-driven decisions and clear communication of findings to diverse

Qualifications

• 10+ years of public health experience in similar epidemiologic role or relevant degree.
• Knowledge of epidemiology, disease biology, state laws, and federal public health guidance.
• Skill in epidemiologic surveillance, case investigations, and outbreak management.
• Proficiency with statistical/analytical software (EpiInfo, SAS, ArcGIS, SQL, SPSS, R, Python, Stata).
• Ability to conduct data analysis, prepare reports, and communicate findings to diverse audiences.
• Skill in designing descriptive and analytical epidemiologic investigations.

Responsabilités

• Prepare, implement, analyze, and report on infectious disease epidemiologic investigations.
• Conduct disease surveillance and lead outbreak investigations.
• Manage epidemiologic studies and provide technical assistance to local health departments and healthcare providers.

Connaissances

Public health experience

Epidemiology knowledge

Data analysis

Communication to diverse audiences

Epidemiologic surveillance

Case investigations

Outbreak management

Statistical software proficiency

Report writing

Epidemiologic study design

Formation

Relevant public health degree

Outils

EpiInfo

SAS

ArcGIS

SQL

SPSS

R

Python

Stata

Description du poste

The Field Epidemiologist position for the State of Indiana Department of Health conducts infectious disease investigations, surveillance, and outbreak management across Public Health Preparedness District 2. It supports local health departments and healthcare providers with technical epidemiologic guidance.

Extensive field travel is required across seven counties and there is 24/7/365 on-call availability, emphasizing timely data-driven decisions and clear communication of findings to diverse