Wastewater Epidemiologist

University Of Nebraska Medical Center; Omaha (NE); Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Nebraska Medical Center seeks a Wastewater Epidemiologist for full-time remote work. The position involves analyzing epidemiological data related to wastewater for public health initiatives. Candidates should have relevant education and skills in data management and epidemiology, providing critical support in disease surveillance.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, or related field required.
• Strong skills in epidemiological practices and data management essential.
• Experience with SAS and Office software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide epidemiological support for wastewater surveillance activities.
• Enhance public health surveillance and data collection.
• Implement and evaluate epidemiological measures.

Skills

Data Management

Epidemiological Methods

Public Health Collaboration

Communication Skills

Education

Public Health

Epidemiology

Biostatistics

Environmental Health

Health Sciences

Doctoral degree (preferable)

Tools

SAS

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Excel

Job description

UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Location

Location Omaha, NE

Requisition Number:

Requisition Number: Staff_14031

Department

Department COPH Epidemiology 50005428

Business Unit

Business Unit College of Public Health

Reg-Temp

Reg-Temp Full-Time Regular

Work Schedule

Work Schedule Monday - Friday, Flexible

Remote/Telecommuting

Remote/Telecommuting Full remote (100% remote/telecommuting opportunity

Position Summary

The Wastewater Epidemiologist plays a crucial role within the Division of Public Health at the Department of Health and Human Services ( DHHS ), providing high-level epidemiological support for wastewater activities. This role encompasses a range of responsibilities aimed at enhancing public health surveillance and data collection related to wastewater surveillance of infectious diseases and conditions of public health importance. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in data management, epidemiological methods, and public health collaboration.

Initial application review will begin on the date provided in the field above. Applications received prior to this review date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered.

Required and Preferred Qualifications

Required Education:

If any degree major/training is required, please specify the type. (NOTE: Concentration and minors are not equivalent to a major)

Public Health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Environmental Health, Health Sciences, or related field.

Required Experience

Required Experience No Experience

If any experience is required, please specify what kind of experience:

Required License

Required License Yes

If yes, what is the required licensure/certification?

Driver’s License

Required Computer Applications:

Required Computer Applications: Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel

Required Other Computer Applications:

Required Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Additional training and experience in the application of epidemiological principles and practices is required, including surveillance, investigative techniques, implementation and control measures, and evaluation measures, and system design and implementation.
  
  Candidates must be skilled in using Office software (Microsoft Excel, Access) and in use of SAS and/or other similar statistical software. This job requires excellent, demonstrated oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Education:

Preferred Education: Doctoral degree or equivalent

If any degree/training is preferred, please specify the type:

PhD degree in Public Health, Epidemiology and Public Administration or related field.

Preferred Experience:

Experience in the application of epidemiological principles and practices is required, including surveillance, investigative techniques, implementation and control measures, and evaluation measures, and system design and implementation.

Preferred License:

Preferred License: No

If yes, what is the preferred licensure/certification?:

Preferred Computer Applications:

Preferred Computer Applications: SAS

Preferred Other Computer Applications:

Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a Master's degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Environmental Health, Health Sciences or related field?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a valid driver's license?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you proficient in Microsoft Access and Microsoft Excel?
  • Yes
  • No
• * How did you hear about this position?
  • Careerlink
  • Employee Referral
  • HERC
  • Indeed
  • Job Fair
  • Lincoln Journal Star
  • Linkedin
  • Omaha World Herald
  • UNMC Job Site
  • Facebook
  • NEWorks
  • Handshake
  • Other
• * If Other, please specify the source. Otherwise, indicate NA.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Within the past 6 months, have you been affected by a reduction in force or grant funding expiration with the University of Nebraska Medical Center?
  • Yes
  • No
Individuals who need accommodation during the online application or interview process may contact 402-559-4070 or [e-mail] to request an accommodation.

For questions regarding application, please contact UNMC Staffing at [e-mail]