Senior Epidemiologist - Pharmacy (Maryland Poison Center)

University of Maryland, Baltimore; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) seeks a Senior Epidemiologist to join the Maryland Poison Center. You will lead data management and analyses for epidemiologic programs, design research and surveillance activities, and develop dashboards for stakeholders.

You will collaborate with public health officials, conduct independent projects, and contribute to manuscripts and grants while staying current with epidemiologic best practices.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in epidemiology, statistics, biostatistics, mathematics, public health, health sciences or services.
• Two years of experience analyzing studies using a range of statistical techniques.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis software (SAS, R, STATA) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction and technical expertise in managing and examining data for epidemiologic/public health programs and projects.
• Design and implement surveys and meta-analyses; collect and document data of research findings.
• Perform data analysis, write reports, and prepare presentations of summarized statistical findings.
• Analyze poison exposure data to detect public health threats, identify trends, and support decision-making.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and data visualization tools for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with staff, public health officials, and national partners on surveillance and response.

Skills

Epidemiology knowledge

Statistical reasoning

Research design

Data visualization

Survey design

Public health surveillance

Scientific communication

Project collaboration

Education

Master's degree in epidemiology or related field

Tools

SAS

R

STATA

Job description

Job Description

The University of Maryland, School of Pharmacy, Department ofPractice, Sciences, and Health Outcomes Research (P-SHOR) has anexciting opportunity for a Senior Epidemiologist to work within theMaryland Poison Center.

The MD Poison Center (a subsidiary of the School of Pharmacy)provides high quality poison information and prevention services tothe public and healthcare professionals while decreasing the costand complexity of poisoning and overdose care. The Maryland Poisoncenter has served Marylanders since 1972. https://mdpoison.com/.

This role provides direction and technical expertise in managingand examining data for the epidemiologic/public health programs andprojects. This position independently leads projects, contributesto complex data collection initiatives, and develops and overseesresearch and surveillance activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction and technical expertise in managing andexamining data for the epidemiologic/public health programs andprojects. Conduct or perform independent project(s) and participatein multi-faceted data collection programs. Develop and overseeindependent research initiatives and surveillance activities.
• Design and implement surveys and meta-analyses. Collect anddocument comprehensive data of research findings.
• Perform data analysis, write reports, and prepare presentationsof summarized statistical findings, may include multi-variantanalysis or other complex methodologies.
• Analyze poison exposure data to detect public health threats,identify trends, and support decision-making.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and data visualization tools tocommunicate findings to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with poison center staff, public health officials,and national partners on surveillance and response efforts.
• Support the design and implementation of data collection toolsand protocols tailored to state-specific needs.
• Prepare materials for presentations, stakeholder briefings, andpublic awareness campaigns.
• Provide consultation on the development of research questions(e.g., operationalization of variables, methodology, and analyticalplans).
• Contribute to development of research manuscripts, grantwriting, program evaluation, and quality improvementinitiatives.
• Stay current with epidemiologic best practices, toxicologyliterature, and emerging health threats.
• Participate in relevant workgroups and committees at the stateand national levels.
• Communicate to staff legal expectations, limitations, andimplications of collection, management, dissemination, and usingdata. Lead collaborations with investigators and recommend bestmethods for data collection and analysis.
• Organize surveillance activities data needs, implementation andevaluation of system collection. Assess needs for special analyses,such as survival, cost effectiveness, or cost benefit. Makerecommendations for disease control activities and prevention basedon research findings.
• Prepare and document research findings for publications ofjournal articles and grant proposals.
• Formulate new interventions on the basis of evidence andcontrol measures in response to findings.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the mission of thePoison Center.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALFICATIONS:

EDUCATION: Master's degree in epidemiology, statistics,biostatistics, mathematics, public health, health sciences orservices.

EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years of experience analyzing studies using arange statistical techniques in a related environment.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Proficiency in statistical analysis software(e.g., SAS, R, STATA). Two (2) years’ experience analyzing studiesusing a range statistical techniques in a relatedenvironment.

May require training related to occupational safety and health,environmental compliance, shipping of hazardous materials and/orionizing radiation.

SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE: N/A

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE: N/A

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to understand and utilize scientific/medicalterminology and research theory in both oral and writtencommunications.
• Knowledge of epidemiologic research, methodology, epidemiologicdata collection procedures, and epidemiologic study and analysisdesign; of descriptive and inferential statistics, of biomedicalsciences.
• Knowledge of interviewing and investigating techniques used inepidemiology.
• Skilled in designing and using surveillance systems to monitorproblems.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a wide variety of datastructures, coding schemes, and data sources.
• Ability to effectively use technology in data analysis andmanagement.
• Ability to manage projects or tasks within a project thatinvolves a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to provide theoretical, conceptual and writing supporton research analysis and findings.
• Skill in communication is appropriate to the audience: withscientific jargon for other researchers and in an accessible mannerfor non-scientists and a clinical audience.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws andregulations.
• Thorough knowledge of position requirements. Thorough knowledgeof all applicable requirements, regulations, and laws.
• Skill in effective use of applicable technology/systems.
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbal and writtenthoughts, ideas, and facts.
• Ability to support a mission and strategic vision.Instructional, training, and teambuilding skills to strengthen andcultivate relationships.
• Skill in consultation and change management.
• Ability to demonstrate, understand, apply, and adhere to theUMB Core Values of Respect and Integrity, Well-being andSustainability, Equity and Justice, and Innovation andDiscovery.

About Us

The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is Maryland’s publichealth, law, and human services university. Six professionalschools and the interdisciplinary Graduate School confer themajority of health care, human services, and law professionaldegrees in Maryland each year.

Our goal is to support the University’s mission of education,research, clinical care, and public service by amplifying UMB’svoice as a thought and action leader, and to enhance goodwill inthe communities and people with whom we engage. UMB is a publicuniversity and constituent institution of the University System ofMaryland. All employees are expected to work primarily physicallywithin the State of Maryland.

UMB is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforceand is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. Allqualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout regard to race, color, religion, age, ancestry or nationalorigin, sex, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation,gender identity or expression, genetic information, physical ormental disability, marital status, protected veteran's status, orany other legally protected classification.

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UMB is a public university and constituent institution of the University System of Maryland. All employees are expected to workprimarily physically within the State of Maryland. Regular and contractual employee are eligible for acomprehensive benefits package

About the Team

Established in 1841, the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy(UMSOP) is the fourth oldest school of pharmacy in theUnitedStates. As a leader in pharmacy education, scientific discovery,patient care, and community engagement; the School conductscutting-edge research and engages in a wide variety of professionalpractice activities to improve the health and well-being ofcitizens in the state of Maryland and beyond.