Lead Wastewater Epidemiologist & Data Analytics

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 days annual leave

15 days sick leave

13 paid holidays

Health, dental, vision, life/AD&D

Retirement options (SCRS/ORP)

Deferred compensation program

Job summary

State of South Carolina, Department of Public Health, seeks a Wastewater Epidemiologist II to lead SC’s wastewater-based epidemiology program. The role entails modeling, forecasting, and data visualization to provide actionable insights for public health actions.

You will supervise junior staff, coordinate with CDC and regional partners, and contribute to surveillance, response, and policy resources. Regular travel and emergency duties may be required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in public health, epidemiology, biostatistics, or related field required or substituted by a doctoral degree.
• Knowledge of epidemiological design, data collection, and statistical methods.
• Ability to present information in writing and orally; collaborate with partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead epidemiologist and data analyst for wastewater-based epidemiology program.
• Develop tools for quality control and data validation.
• Supervise wastewater epidemiologist I and program coordinator II.
• Communicate with CDC and regional partners to expand resources.
• Support surveillance and response activities during emergencies.

Skills

Data analysis

Modeling

Forecasting

Data visualization

Supervision

Public health surveillance

Written & oral communication

Education

Master's in public health

Epidemiology degree

Biostatistics background

Doctoral degree in epidemiology (substitution)

Tools

SAS

R Certification

Python Certification

Power BI PL-300

ArcGIS Certification

Job description

State of South Carolina, Department of Public Health, seeks a Wastewater Epidemiologist II to lead SC’s wastewater-based epidemiology program. The role entails modeling, forecasting, and data visualization to provide actionable insights for public health actions.

You will supervise junior staff, coordinate with CDC and regional partners, and contribute to surveillance, response, and policy resources. Regular travel and emergency duties may be required.