About the Role

We are seeking an Epidemiologist II to support the Division of Reproductive Health (DRH) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The Epidemiologist II will support Division of Reproductive Health staff in maintaining and growing the Sudden Unexpected Infant Death and Sudden Death in the Young Case Registries, improve data quality of both surveillance systems and assist in disseminating findings. Provide technical assistance, ongoing training, and guidance to 30+ recipients from a cooperative agreement to improve data quality and publish findings on surveillance data.

Responsibilities

Public Health Program Services

• Develop and provide training, technical assistance/guidance to improve data quality for two surveillance systems. This is to be conducted through; regular conference calls, site visits, review, and discussion of submitted work plans, review of case data to provide feedback for improvement, review, and assistance of the process of categorizing cases according to CDC algorithms. 

Data Analysis and Interpretation

• Perform and improve SAS codes to produce quarterly data quality reports for each recipient as well as for data presentations, manuscripts, reports, and other forms of dissemination. 

Required Experience and Skills

• Minimum 3 years of professional experience as an epidemiologist.
• Advanced experience using SAS, including experience performing and improving SAS codes.
• Experience with data quality evaluation and training for surveillance systems.
• Experience developing data collection tools, consent forms, autopsy protocols. 
• Experience analyzing surveillance data for publications and/or presentations.
• Experience with development and writing of manuscripts for publication.
• Experience in surveillance capacity building via designing, implementing, and evaluating trainings to improve data completeness and timeliness.
• Experience reviewing applications submitted to the National Center for Fatality Review and Prevention for scientific merit preferred.
• Experience working at CDC or in a public health setting preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced setting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective organization skills.
• Ability to obtain a government clearance.

Education and Training

• Master’s degree in a related field such as Public Health in Epidemiology, Statistics, Biology.
• SAS certification preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. May need to lift 25 pounds occasionally.

Who We Are

Tanaq Support Services strives to deeply understand and analyze our clients’ vision, needs, and requirements so we may provide alternative solutions, empowering them to choose the best resolution. We aim to achieve excellence by delivering on our commitments to our clients, employees, and partners.

TSS is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and participates in E-Verify. All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We welcome and encourage diversity in our workforce. Our policies provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local laws. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please contact us for assistance.

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