Public Health Lab Surveillance Coordinator (Hybrid)

Oregon Department of Human Services; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent health coverage

Hybrid work model

Paid time off

Job summary

Oregon Health Authority in Portland is seeking a Lab Surveillance Coordinator to support statewide infectious disease surveillance efforts and ensure accurate reporting of reportable diseases. The role involves coordinating data gathering for FoodNet studies and liaising with laboratories and partners to improve study design.

The position emphasizes collaboration with CDC and state partners, strong data analysis, and clear communication with clinical and laboratory teams across Oregon.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree and two years of coordinating or administering a program, or five years of equivalent experience.
• Experience with public health surveillance systems is preferred.
• Strong data analysis skills and ability to summarize results for reports.

Responsibilities

• Support statewide infectious disease surveillance efforts and ensure accurate reporting.
• Coordinate data gathering for FoodNet epidemiologic studies and staff planning.
• Survey clinical labs to support interpretation of surveillance data and coordinate specimen transfers.

Skills

Public health surveillance

Data analysis

Interagency collaboration

Epidemiology

Communication with labs

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration / Behavioral or Social Sciences

Job description

Oregon Health Authority in Portland is seeking a Lab Surveillance Coordinator to support statewide infectious disease surveillance efforts and ensure accurate reporting of reportable diseases. The role involves coordinating data gathering for FoodNet studies and liaising with laboratories and partners to improve study design.

The position emphasizes collaboration with CDC and state partners, strong data analysis, and clear communication with clinical and laboratory teams across Oregon.