Senior Measles Epidemiologist

MasterApp Labs LLC; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work from home options

Job summary

MasterApp Labs LLC in Indianapolis, IN seeks a Senior Measles Epidemiologist for a contract, hybrid role (2 days in person, 3 remote) with 7.5 hours/day. The position requires epidemiologic surveillance, investigation of cases/outbreaks, data analyses, and collaboration with health partners.

The candidate should have advanced degree in public health or related field, strong communication skills, and experience with surveillance systems, laboratory resources, and risk communication.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of epidemiology and biology of diseases.
• Knowledge of state and federal public health guidance.
• Experience with Indiana public health topics.
• Experience with large datasets and analyses.
• Experience with patient telephone interviewing.
• Experience reporting to health departments or providers.
• Familiarity with informatics/data analysis tools.
• Leadership or supervisory experience is highly desired.

Skills

EpiInfo

SAS

ArcGIS

SQL

SPSS

R

Python

Stata

Surveillance

Outbreak investigation

Data analysis

Risk communication

Telephone interviewing

Report writing

Team collaboration

HIPAA knowledge

Grant writing

Team lead

Education

Master’s/M.P.H. in public health

Bachelor’s in relevant field + 2 years public health

Bachelor’s in non-relevant field + 4 years PH experience

High school diploma + 8 years PH experience

Tools

EpiInfo

SAS

ArcGIS

SQL

SPSS

Job description

Job Title: Senior Measles Epidemiologist

Location: Indianapolis, IN, (Hybrid)- 7.5 hours/day- (2 days in person and 3 remote)

Position Type: Contract

Interview Mode: Phone and in-person

Working Conditions:

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

Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:

• Knowledge of the epidemiology and biology of diseases and public health topics.
• Knowledge of state laws and regulations as well as federal public health guidance documents pertaining to diseases and public health topics.
• Skill in identification of public health problems pertinent to Indiana residents.
• Skill in conducting epidemiologic surveillance activities, including selection and use of appropriate field methods as well as use and evaluation of public health surveillance systems.
• Skill in eliciting relevant information from patients in structured or unstructured telephone interviews.
• Skill in conducting public health investigations of individual cases and/or outbreaks of diseases or public health topics.Skil in designing descriptive and analytical epidemiologic investigations, including hypothesis generation.
• Skill in managing large datasets, performing complex data analyses, and identifying key findings.
• Skill in recommending evidence-based interventions and control measures in response to epidemiologic findings.
• Skill in preparing written and oral reports, presentations, and educational materials that communicate necessary information to internal and external partners.
• Skill in applying principles of informatics, including data collection, processing, and analysis, in support of epidemiologic practice.
• Demonstrated skill in statistical, analytical, and/or geospatial software (e.g., EpiInfo, SAS, ArcGIS, SQL, SPSS, R, Python, Stata, etc.).
• Ability to identify appropriate laboratory resources and use them appropriately.
• Ability to provide prompt, courteous, and helpful customer service.
• Ability to collaborate with others inside and outside the agency to identify public health problems and form recommendations.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, using principles of risk communication where appropriate.
• Ability to prioritize tasks efficiently to meet internal and external deadlines.
• Ability to appropriately document work activities and maintain organized records.

Required/Desired Skills

• A master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., public health, biological sciences, or social sciences) | Required | 10
• OR A master's degree in a non-relevant field and = 2 years of public health experience | Required | 5
• 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 | 5
• OR A bachelor’s degree in a non-relevant field and = 4 years of public health experience | Required | 5
• OR A high school diploma or GED and = 8 years of public health experience | Required | 5
• Public health experience in a similar role, or a relevant degree that substitutes for part of it (MPH, epidemiology, biostatistics, public health) | Required |
• Software proficiency: at least one of EpiInfo, SAS, ArcGIS, SQL, SPSS, R, Python, or Stata | Required |
• Surveillance: hands-on disease surveillance work, including use of surveillance systems | Required |
• Outbreak/case investigation: led or coordinated investigations, ideally for vaccine-preventable or communicable diseases | Required |
• Data analysis: experience with large datasets, complex analyses, descriptive and analytical studies | Required |
• Experience with patient or case telephone interviewing | Highly desired
• Experience creating reports and presentations delivered to health departments, providers, or the public | Highly desired
• Training or education experience delivered to external audiences | Highly desired
• Collaboration experience with CDC, state or local health departments, labs, or providers | Highly desired
• Knowledge of public health law, privacy rules, and confidentiality (e.g., HIPAA) | Highly desired
• Experience with grant or funding proposal writing | Highly desired
• Team lead or supervisory experience (hiring, training, evaluating staff) | Highly desired

Flexible work from home options available.