Epidemiologist, Division of Reproductive Health of the CDC Foundation

The CDC Foundation seeks candidates for an Epidemiologist position to support activities addressing COVID-19 and maternal child-health (MCH) surveillance projects. The Epidemiologist will work closely with the Emergency Preparedness and Response Team, Field Support Branch, Division of Reproductive Health, CDC, to provide technical assistance to MCH assignees in state health departments. This technical support includes analyzing safety data related to COVID-19 vaccination in pregnant people and infants, analyzing data from MCH surveillance systems collecting information on SARS-CoV-2 infection in pregnancy (e.g. The Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) COVID-19 supplements) and electronic health record data assets. 

This is an outstanding opportunity to work with the nation’s lead agency charged with protecting the public’s health.  The CDC Foundation offers a competitive salary and attractive benefits package.  This is a CDC Foundation position that will work directly with CDC.

Duties/Responsibilities 

• Develop analytical plans and proposals
• Respond to technical and scientific assistance requests from states
• Provide technical assistance to the MCH assignees on data collection and processing, and guidance on statistical analyses of data collected using SAS and Excel
• Prepare analyses for manuscripts and abstracts for posters and/or presentations
• Collaborate closely with CDC technical staff to prepare, draft, and review documentation for CDC clearance
• Participate in project-related meetings and calls
• Support scientific plan for the Division of Reproductive Health focused on COVID-19 and reproductive health
• Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned

Qualifications 

• Master’s or doctoral degree from an accredited college or university with a background in epidemiology is required 
• Minimum of 4 years of public health and related professional experience required with direct experience in data analyses using SAS.  
• At least intermediate experience managing and analyzing data with data analysis software such as SAS.
• Highly detail oriented, works well within a diverse team, demonstrates a high degree of initiative and flexibility adapt to shifting priorities, able to communicate effectively in a positive and professional manner, able to prioritize activities when under tight deadlines. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience preparing, writing, and editing complex documents such as data dictionaries, codebooks, detailed reports, briefing documents for stakeholders/partners and peer-reviewed articles. 
• Sound judgment and maturity, exemplified by consistent professionalism in dealing with individuals at all levels both internally and externally.   

Job Highlights

• Target Salary: $80-$85k – Negotiable, based upon education and years of experience
• Position Type: Grant Funded, Limited Term Opportunity
• Full Suite of Benefits Available, Exempt, Salary 
• Duration of Assignment:  12 Months [Pending availability of continued project funding, there is a possibility for extension]
• Location: Remote

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