Statistician, CDC Foundation

Description 

The CDC Foundation seeks candidates for a Statistician/Data Manager position to conduct statistical analyses, data management, and data linkage activities designed to monitor health outcomes of assisted reproductive technology (ART). The Statistician/Data Manager will be hired by the CDC Foundation, and assigned to work at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), Division of Reproductive Health (DRH), Maternal and Infant Health Branch (MIHB), Assisted Reproductive Technology Surveillance and Research Team located on the Chamblee Campus in Atlanta, Georgia. The Team oversees the National ART Surveillance System (NASS) and has a mission to promote the health of women and men who receive infertility services, their pregnancies, and their infants by conducting surveillance and research, creating and maintaining strategic partnerships, and moving science to practice. 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 two-year grant-funded position. Pending availability of continued project funding, there is a possibility for extension.

The Statistician/Data Manager will apply statistical and data science methodologies to build and analyze a unique, large and detailed population-level dataset. The Statistician/Data Manager will have the ability to work with a variety of data sources, including administrative and longitudinal survey data and will clean, manage, link, and analyze these data sources and participate in preparing manuscripts for publication. The Statistician/Data Manager will be expected to conduct data analyses, data management, and data linkage activities, to support expansion of linked datasets as well as explore spatial characteristics of datasets

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Perform simple and complex statistical procedures such as risk prediction, multivariable logistic regression, linear regression, and survival analysis and repeated-measures methods to evaluate study hypotheses.
• Serve as a technical expert with respect to all phases of statistical interpretation. Provide technical advice to peers and senior managers within and outside of the organization on statistical methods and techniques.
• Perform data matching from multiple administrative datasets with strict attention to accuracy.
• Perform exploratory analysis on expanded datasets.
• Build and evaluate predictive models, regression analyses, and other models and summarize the results in clearly written reports.
• Collaborate with investigators on research reports and papers.
• Document processes to ensure accuracy and outcomes of research.
• Evaluate inconsistencies and trends in the data and present hypotheses related to the implications in the analysis.
• Present findings to PI and incorporate the feedback into additional iterations of the report.
• Provide statistical expertise to researchers.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree (or higher) in biostatistics, statistics, epidemiology, public health, or related field.
• Minimum of two years of experience relevant to Statistician responsibilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated success as a team player.
• Demonstrated ability to interact with individuals from a variety of disciplines and backgrounds.
• Demonstrated ability to multitask, prioritize responsibilities and activities, and handle multiple ongoing project activities while maintaining attention to detail.
• Capable of independent work with the production of high-quality output.
• Experience applying advanced statistical techniques to experimental design, data analysis, sampling, forecasting, quality control, and operations research.
• Knowledge of public health surveillance systems and analytical software such as SAS or SUDAAN.

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• Resumes will be accepted through June 23, 2020.
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Infection Preventionist, Methodist Health System

Description 

In this highly visible, fast-paced, and challenging position, you’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to provide the very best care for our patients. The Infection Preventions performs surveillance, education, consultation, data analysis, aggregation and reporting of infection or risk of infection. Identifies and reduces the risk of   infection. Supports the mission, vision, values and strategic goals of Methodist Health System.

Desired Qualifications and Experience 

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Microbiology, Biology, Medical Technology or other related science field.
• Masters Degree in Public Health, Nursing, or other related science field preferred
• Certification as Infection Preventionist (CBIC)
• Licensure of educational background: RN-eligible to practice in Texas
• Computer literacy required (advanced Excel, Access, Microsoft Word).
• Work Experience: 2 years’ experience participating in a hospital based infection prevention & control program consisting of surveillance, education of staff, data analysis and aggregation consistent epidemiological practices
•  Knowledge and practice of performance improvement processes
•  Knowledge of state, national and other regulatory bodies’ standards 
• Proficiency in data base management
•  Strong biostatistical knowledge and application of appropriate statistical methods and analysis

Responsibilities 

• Communicate clearly and openly
• Build relationships to promote a collaborative environment
• Be accountable for your performance
• Always look for ways to improve the patient experience
• Take initiative for your professional growth
• Be engaged and eager to build a winning team

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Health Scientist, CDC Foundation

Description 

The CDC Foundation seeks candidates for a Health Scientist position to establish partnerships with academic institutions and serve as a point of contact for researchers studying health outcomes of assisted reproductive technology (ART). This position is a full-time, senior-level position. The Health Scientist will be hired by the CDC Foundation, and assigned to work at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), Division of Reproductive Health (DRH), Maternal and Infant Health Branch (MIHB), Assisted Reproductive Technology Surveillance and Research Team located on the Chamblee Campus in Atlanta, Georgia. The Team oversees the National ART Surveillance System (NASS) and has a mission to promote the health of women and men who receive infertility services, their pregnancies, and their infants by conducting surveillance and research, creating and maintaining strategic partnerships, and moving science to practice. This is an outstanding opportunity to work with the nation’s lead agency charged with protecting the public’s health.

This is a two-year grant-funded position. Pending availability of continued project funding, there is a possibility for extension.
The Health Scientist will lead epidemiologic and scientific activities for the project. The Health Scientist will provide direction and take the lead on formulating research questions, identifying gaps in the literature, creating and updating the research agenda, coordinating the research submission process, assisting with data analyses and drafting the manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals. The Health Scientist will also provide expert technical assistance to collaborating institutions and researchers.

Duties 

• Establish partnerships and serve as a point of contact for researchers, institutions and research review committee.
• Develop and oversee research submission process and maintain Research Portal online.
• Provide scientifically rigorous deliverables that best help researchers meet their objectives.
• Provide scientific and epidemiologic support for researchers using National ART Surveillance System data.
• Provide administrative support by maintaining confidentiality forms for researchers, Institutional Review Board (IRB) and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) documents, Data Use Agreements.
• Draft and review scientific abstracts, manuscripts, reports, presentations.
• Disseminate research findings through publications and presentations.
• Collaborate with internal and external scientists and researchers on translating science to practice.
• Assist researchers with CDC scientific clearance process.
• Assist the project statistician with analyzing data and drafting manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
• Respond to public and media inquiries as needed.

Qualifications 

• Doctorate degree in public health or a health-related discipline with a minimum of three years of relevant post-doctorate experience.
• Demonstrated track record of independent research and peer-reviewed publications.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to propose, articulate, evaluate and defend scientific ideas and data.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to work effectively in a highly collaborative research environment.
• Demonstrated ability to interact with individuals from a variety of disciplines and backgrounds.
• Demonstrated ability to multitask, prioritize responsibilities and activities, and handle multiple ongoing project activities while maintaining attention to detail.
• Capable of independent work with the production of high-quality output.

Apply 

• Resumes will be accepted through June 23, 2020.
• Click here to learn more and apply online!