Immunization Epidemiologist

Michigan Public Health Institute (MPHI); Okemos (MI); Remote; USD 63,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

MPHI is seeking an Immunization Epidemiologist to join our Michigan team working remotely from Michigan. You will analyze MCIR data, develop dashboards, and provide reports to support immunization programs and disease surveillance nationwide.

The role requires a master’s degree in public health or related field, plus 2+ years in epidemiology or program evaluation. Strong skills in SAS, R, Excel, and data visualization are essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in public health, epidemiology, health informatics or biostatistics.
• Preferred two years' experience in epidemiology, project management, and research/evaluation methods.
• Experience with SAS, R, and MS Excel; data visualization with Power BI or Tableau.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, interpret, and disseminate data from MCIR to identify immunization gaps and generate reports.
• Collaborate on data quality in MCIR and related systems.
• Disseminate findings at conferences, seminars, and other forums; publish as needed.
• Collaborate with organizations and researchers using MCIR data.
• Analyze immunization data from additional sources (BRFSS, Medicaid, etc.).
• Develop summaries for annual immunization surveys at national, regional, and state levels.
• Prepare for speaker engagements and CDC site visits; participate in grant activities.
• Maintain professional relationships across MPHI and MDHHS teams.

Skills

MS Excel

Epidemiology

Data Visualization

Education

Master's in Public Health

Epidemiology

Health Informatics

Biostatistics

Tools

SAS

R

Tableau

Power BI

SQL

Job description

MPHI is a Michigan-based and nationally engaged, non-profit public health institute. We are a team of teams, process and content experts, dedicated to building A world where tomorrow is healthier than today!

Title

Immunization Epidemiologist

Salary

$63,377.60 - $96,283.20 / Posted Thru: 11/1/2026

Location

Remote/Virtual - Must work and live in the state of Michigan

Purpose

The person in this position supports the programs in the Division of Immunization by analyzing and providing data to meet program needs and evaluations to alleviate adverse health outcomes and promote public health in Michigan. This person conducts data management and analysis and develops reports and dashboards on immunization and vaccine-preventable diseases in Michigan.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Analyze, interpret, and disseminate data from the Michigan Care Improvement Registry (MCIR) to identify pockets of need, immunizations levels by antigen, and conduct other analyses or produce reports as requested.
• Collaborate with the Division of Data Systems on data quality in the Michigan Care Improvement Registry.
• Disseminate the findings and implications of data analysis projects, project evaluation, research, or other activities involving immunization and vaccine-preventable disease data through peer-reviewed publication, professional conferences, and seminars, and /or other forums as needed.
• Collaborate with other organizations and researchers interested in using MCIR data.
• Analyze data for immunization issues from other sources, e.g. Behavioral Risk Factor Surveys, the Schools Immunization Records System, Medicaid databases, etc.
• Develop national, regional, and Michigan-specific summaries of data in the annual immunization surveys (i.e. National Immunization Survey, National Health Interview Survey, etc).
• As needed, conduct analysis of immunization recommendations and ad hoc requests across the lifespan.
• Conduct other vaccine preventable disease surveillance and public health emergency response activities for the division as directed by supervisor or Division Director.
• As needed, prepare for, and participate in public speaking events, prepare for, and attend CDC site visits and required grant events, immunization or other conferences as identified.
• Maintains a positive, strong, credible, professional, and interpersonal relationship with all Division of Immunization staff and Departmental colleagues and represent the best interest of MCIR and MPHI at all times.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements

Education: Possession of a master's degree in public health, epidemiology, health informatics or biostatistics.

Experience: Preferred two years' experience in epidemiology, project management, and research/evaluation methods.

Important Skills and Characteristics

• Experience with data analysis software (e.g. SAS, R, MS Excel) required.
• Experience with data visualization software (e.g. Power BI, Tableau) required.
• Understands relevant epidemiologic and statistical principles in order to perform and conduct epidemiological studies.
• Ability to work independently.
• Sense of urgency and excellent follow-through.
• Must have the ability to handle multiple top priorities accurately and in a timely manner, and the ability to change priorities as needed.
• Positive and motivated-to-learn attitude is a must.
• Must be a proactive, creative, flexible, and deductive thinker.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changeable, and team-oriented environment.
• Experience with GIS,R and SQL are a plus.
• Excellent speaking, organizational and writing skills.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

MDHHS staff currently work remotely on a permanent basis. Hybrid options are available. Some in-person meetings. Routine physical activities: standing, sitting for long periods of time at a computer, walking, reaching, and bending. Occasional physical activities: stooping, lifting, and carrying. Requires valid vehicle operator's license where needed to perform duties of the position. Frequent deadlines. In-state travel for training and/or meetings and out-of-state travel for responsibilities related to funding and duties.

RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE WORK OF OTHERS: No assigned responsibility.

Impact on Projects, Services and Operations

This position has a direct impact on the quality of services provided by MPHI to MDHHS.

This position is funded by a grant award from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The person in this position supports the programs in the Division of Immunization by querying the Michigan Care Improvement Registry (MCIR) to provide data on program needs and evaluations. Additionally, this position supports the Division by working with internal MDHHS program partners and external partners on immunization issues including CDC and the University of Michigan.

Required Communication

• Supervisor – Daily – Supervision
• Internal Partners – As Needed – Collaboration
• External Stakeholders – As Needed – Collaboration

For purposes of employment standards, this classification is "Exempt" from overtime provisions of the fair Labor Standards Act.

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