Epidemiologist

Master's degree (preferably in public health or a health-related field) Minimum two years of qualitative and quantitative data analysis experience Data visualization and mapping skills preferred Proven ability to publish in peer-reviewed journals and present findings at conferences Proficient in R (required) Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Additional experience with Power BI, SAS, and GIS platforms preferred Organizational skills demonstrating high attention to detail and the ability to organize multiple priorities Strong communication skills, both written and oral Experience working collaboratively with diverse stakeholders and engaging in strategic partnerships Strong interpersonal skills required for teamwork and interaction with health department staff and external partners Strong understanding of design and implementation of research and epidemiologic studies Demonstrated ability to work well independently and within teams Experience working in a virtual environment with remote partners and teams Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams and Zoom

Clean, process, and assess drug overdose surveillance data Perform epidemiological and statistical analyses and interpret results Knowledge and application of HIPAA requirements Produce data visualizations, including tables, charts, maps, and presentations Conduct literature reviews on drug overdose related topics Develop state specific and national fact sheets, manuscripts, data briefs, and surveillance reports Collaborate with overdose surveillance teams to refine data processing workflows and improve data quality Create and maintain data dictionaries/codebooks for new and existing datasets Support the implementation of innovative surveillance activities Participate in discussions and work groups focused on translating surveillance findings into action Provide technical assistance, training, and consultative support regarding epidemiology and disease control Serve as a point of contact for public health partners regarding moderately complex epidemiological issues Assist in completing or reviewing grant-related reporting requirements