Remote TB Epidemiologist II - Outbreak & Contact Lead

Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Department of State Health Services in Austin, TX seeks an Epidemiologist II to perform advanced epidemiological work, including genotyping cluster assessments and TB contact investigations. You will guide regional and local health departments in managing TB outbreaks and complex cases.

The role requires expertise in epidemiology with a focus on surveillance, data analyses, and reporting. Telework eligibility and full-time day shifts are included as part of benefits and policy.

Qualifications

• Advanced epidemiological work
• Genotyping cluster assessment and contact investigations
• Guidance to health departments on TB outbreaks

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessment of genotyping clusters and TB contact investigations
• Provide epidemiologic direction for high-profile TB investigations
• Prepare epidemiologic reports on TB outbreaks and investigations
• Prepares epidemiologic reports on TB outbreaks and investigations.

Skills

Epidemiology

TB investigations

Data analysis

Public health

Job description

Texas Department of State Health Services in Austin, TX seeks an Epidemiologist II to perform advanced epidemiological work, including genotyping cluster assessments and TB contact investigations. You will guide regional and local health departments in managing TB outbreaks and complex cases.

The role requires expertise in epidemiology with a focus on surveillance, data analyses, and reporting. Telework eligibility and full-time day shifts are included as part of benefits and policy.