Measles Epidemiologist

MasterApp Labs LLC; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work from home options

Job summary

MasterApp Labs LLC is seeking a Measles Epidemiologist in Indianapolis (Hybrid: 2 days in person, 3 remote). The contract role requires a master’s degree in a relevant field or substantial public health experience and skills in surveillance systems, descriptive analyses, and reporting.

The candidate will analyze surveillance data, prepare reports for internal and external partners, and collaborate with CDC-like labs and local health departments. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent public health experience.
• Experience with disease or syndromic surveillance systems.
• Descriptive analysis of surveillance data and limitations.
• Microsoft Office proficiency and ability to prepare reports.
• Experience communicating results to partners and stakeholders.
• Familiarity with state public health regulations and HIPAA.
• Experience with patient telephone interviewing is a plus.

Skills

Surveillance systems

Phone interviews

Descriptive statistics

Report writing

Microsoft Office

Collaboration

Regulatory knowledge

Risk assessment

Education

Master’s degree in public health or related field

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Epi Info

SAS

ArcGIS

Job description

Measles Epidemiologist

Location: Indianapolis, IN, (Hybrid)-2 days in person and 3 remote

Position Type: Contract

Interview Mode: Phone and in-person

Working Conditions: This role performs work in a standard office environment. This role requires occasional and/or overnight travel.

You must meet the following requirement to be considered for employment:

• A master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., public health, biological sciences, or social sciences), OR A master's degree in a non-relevant field and ≥ 2 years of public health experience OR
• A bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., public health, biological sciences, or social sciences) and ≥ 2 years of public health experience , OR
• A bachelor’s degree in a non-relevant field and ≥ 4 years of public health experience, OR A high school diploma or GED and ≥ 8 years of public health experience
• Ability to quickly acquire detailed knowledge of diseases or public health topics relevant to the position.
• Ability to ascertain the existence of a public health threat by gathering and interpreting relevant information.
• Ability to properly interpret and communicate state regulations and public health guidance documents.
• Ability to identify appropriate indications for public health laboratory testing.
• Ability to identify appropriate interventions for prevention of diseases or public health topics.
• Ability to perform descriptive analyses of surveillance data and identify key findings.
• Ability to identify limitations of surveillance data and support evaluation of surveillance systems.
• Ability to prepare written and oral reports, presentations, and educational materials that communicate necessary information to internal and external partners
• Ability to elicit relevant information from patients in structured or unstructured telephone interviews.
• Ability to use appropriate informatics tools in support of work activities.
• Ability to provide prompt, courteous, and helpful customer service.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external partners.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to prioritize tasks efficiently to meet internal and external deadlines.
• Ability to appropriately document work activities and maintain organized records.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to design and execute epidemiologic or other relevant scientific studies.
• Competence in statistical and/or geospatial software (e.g., Epi Info, SAS, ArcGIS).
• Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to perform descriptive analyses of surveillance data and identify key findings.
• Ability to identify limitations of surveillance data and support evaluation of surveillance systems

Required/Desired Skills

Skill | Required /Desired | Amount | Actual Years of Experience

• A master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., public health, biological sciences, or social sciences) | Required | 3 |
• OR A master's degree in a non-relevant field and = 2 years of public health experience | Required | 3 |
• OR A bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., public health, biological sciences, or social sciences) and = 2 years of public health experience | Required | 3 |
• OR A bachelor’s degree in a non-relevant field and = 4 years of public health experience | Required | |
• OR A high school diploma or GED and = 8 years of public health experience | Required | |
• Experience with disease or syndromic surveillance systems (e.g., NBS, ESSENCE) | Required | 2 |
• Experience assisting with investigations, ideally for vaccine-preventable or communicable diseases | Required | 2 |
• Descriptive analysis of surveillance data, including identifying key findings and data limitations | Required | 2 |
• Microsoft Office proficiency | Required | 2 |
• Experience with written and oral reports, presentations, and educational materials | Required | 2 |
• Statistical or geospatial software experience: Epi Info, SAS, ArcGIS, or similar | Highly desired |
• Study design: Designing and executing epidemiologic studies | Highly desired |
• Experience with patient telephone interviewing | Highly desired |
• Experience working with CDC, labs, local health departments, and providers | Highly desired |
• Knowledge of state public health regulations and privacy laws (e.g., HIPAA) | Highly desired |
• Experience with risk assessment, prioritization, and record keeping | Highly desired |

Flexible work from home options available.