Research Support for Immunization Safety (Researcher II)

Goldbelt, Inc.; United States; Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company matching

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Goldbelt, Inc. in Juneau, Alaska, is seeking a Researcher II (Epidemiologist III) to provide advanced programmatic and scientific consultation to the CDC Immunization Safety Office.

You will coordinate complex epidemiologic studies and multi-site collaborations, including analysis of Vaccine Safety Datalink (VSD) data and support for CISA projects. The role also involves helping manage contracts, preparing reports and SOPs, and contributing to vaccine safety initiatives across federal public

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Science, or related field.
• Experience coordinating research and multi-stakeholder projects.
• Ability to obtain government security clearance.
• Hybrid/remote work environment support for federal programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical consultation to CDC staff for vaccine safety research and surveillance.
• Assist CORs with contract administration actions and reporting requirements.
• Draft acquisition documents and develop reports, dashboards, and study materials.
• Prepare conference call agendas and coordinate stakeholder meetings; track action items.
• Perform other duties to support CDC vaccine safety initiatives.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication skills

Project management

Attention to detail

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Health/Science/related field

Master's degree in Public Health/Science/related field

Tools

SAS

R

Stata

Job description

Overview

Goldbelt Incorporated is an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC) headquartered in Juneau, Alaska, whose mission is to make a significant and positive difference in the lives of more than 4,200 Alaska Native shareholders. Alaska Native Corporations hold a distinct purpose and share a familiar creation story born in an act of Congress in 1971.

Join a fast-growing "forever" company that manages over 30 subsidiaries and provides centers of excellence in a shared service center model based out of Herndon, Virginia.

At Goldbelt, we place a strong emphasis on recognizing and rewarding the dedication and hard work of our team members in pursuit of our company's mission. We are a team focused on gold standard customer service and professional growth with competitive benefits and profit-sharing plans and help support a business model that gives back to the community of shareholders.

Summary

The Researcher II (Epidemiologist III) provides advanced programmatic and scientific consultation to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), supporting research activities within the Immunization Safety Office (ISO). This position serves as a key contributor to vaccine safety research by coordinating complex epidemiologic studies, facilitating multi-site collaborations, analyzing Vaccine Safety Datalink (VSD) data, assisting the Clinical Immunization Safety Assessment (CISA) project, and supporting project management activities across multiple public health and vaccine safety initiatives. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills and experience providing services and support for public health program activities.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions

• Provide technical consultation to CDC staff in support of vaccine safety research and surveillance activities within the Immunization Safety Office.
• Assist CORs with routine contract administration actions across ISO, including tracking project deliverables, performance metrics, and reporting requirements to ensure timely completion.
• Draft and refine acquisition documents (SOWs, PWSs, IGCE inputs, solicitation components) with supervisory guidance. Develop reports, data summaries, tables, dashboards, presentations, and other project-related materials (includes standard operating procedures (SOPs), study manuals, project guidance documents, manuscript development, and chart abstraction resources).
• Prepare conference call agendas, facilitate meetings, document meeting minutes, and track action items for Vaccine Safety Datalink (VSD), Clinical Immunization Safety Assessment (CISA), and other vaccine safety activities.
  Coordinate stakeholder meetings and communications
• Perform other related duties as assigned in support of CDC public health and vaccine safety initiatives.

Qualifications

Necessary Skills and Knowledge

• Knowledge analyzing large healthcare or public health datasets.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Science, or a related field. Experience coordinating research and non-research projects involving multiple stakeholders and study sites.
• Experience preparing technical reports, presentations, and scientific documentation.
• Ability to obtain and maintain any required government security clearance or suitability determination.
• Work Environment:
  • This position is performed in a professional office or hybrid/remote environment supporting federal public health programs. The incumbent must be able to work independently while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, attend virtual and in-person meetings, and occasionally travel as required by the contract.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Public Health, Science, or a related field. Experience supporting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) or other federal public health agencies.
• Experience working with vaccine safety related projects or other large healthcare databases.
• Experience coordinating project activities including Institutional Review Board (IRB) submissions, Data Use Agreement (DUA) execution, study documentation, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience using statistical software such as SAS, R, Stata, or similar analytical tools.
• Experience supporting scientific manuscript development and peer-reviewed publications.

Pay and Benefits

The annual salary range for this position is $105,000 to $125,000.

At Goldbelt, we value and reward our team's dedication and hard work. We provide a competitive base salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience. As an employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.