Category Archives: Alumni

Epidemiology Support Fellow, CDC

Category : Alumni

A research opportunity is currently available with the Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion (DHQP), Surveillance Branch at the National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is one of the major operation components of the Department of Health and Human Services. CDC works to protect America from health, safety and security threats, both foreign and in the U.S. Whether diseases start at home or abroad, are chronic or acute, curable or preventable, human error or deliberate attack, CDC fights disease and supports communities and citizens to do the same.

The Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion, Surveillance Branch, oversees the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN), a web-based surveillance system used to gather and report data on healthcare-associated adverse events, associated risk and preventive factors, and antimicrobial use and resistance. This project will provide a support role in analyzing data from CDC information systems for surveillance and prevention of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) in the United States. Activities will include analysis of multidrug resistance pathogens such as Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) or Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). The participant will be involved in ongoing epidemiologic support to CDC Staff working on the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN), a system used by CDC and its partners for surveillance of HAIs, other adverse events in healthcare, and adherence to prevention practices.   

Anticipated Appointment Start Date: 2021; start date is flexible

This program, administered by ORAU through its contract with the U.S. Department of Energy to manage the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education, was established through an interagency agreement between DOE and CDC. The initial appointment can be up to one year, but may be renewed for an additional four years upon recommendation of CDC contingent on the availability of funds. The participant will receive a monthly stipend commensurate with educational level and experience. Proof of health insurance is required for participation in this program. The appointment is full-time at CDC in the Atlanta, Georgia, area. Participants do not become employees of CDC, DOE or the program administrator, and there are no employment-related benefits.

Qualifications

The qualified candidate should be currently pursuing or have received a master’s degree in one of the relevant fields. Degree must have been received within the past five years.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Degree: Master’s Degree received within the last 60 months or currently pursuing.
  • Discipline(s):
    • Communications and Graphics Design 
    • Computer, Information, and Data Sciences 
    • Life Health and Medical Sciences 
    • Mathematics and Statistics 

Deadline to apply: 10/01/2021 3:00 PM EST

Click here to apply


Senior Analyst, NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

Category : Alumni

The mission of the Bureau of HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control (BHIV) is to end HIV transmission, promote the health of all New Yorkers with or vulnerable to HIV, reduce HIV-related inequities, and combat stigma.

The Research and Evaluation Unit in the HIV Prevention Program of the Bureau of HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control has an opening for a City Research Scientist III. Under the supervision of the Director of Research and Evaluation (R&E), as part of a diverse team conducting a dynamic portfolio of high priority projects aimed to Ending the HIV Epidemic (EHE) in New York City.

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:

• Lead and contribute to the preparation of reports, presentations and manuscripts for scientific journals/peer reviewed health publications.

• Perform data collection and complex data analyses; experience with SAS is essential.

• Oversee scientific study operations for select high-impact HIV prevention research and evaluation projects that include measure of uptake, access, and equity in the context of Ending the HIV Epidemic (EHE) programming and the impact of COVID-19 and the related response.

• Oversee the development and maintenance of project and data management systems across multiple projects.

• Oversee and conduct formative scientific research with community groups applying principles of community-based participatory research.

• Contribute to the development of comprehensive proposals, protocols and evaluation plans for innovative pilot programs and studies.

• Oversee and perform focused reviews of the scientific literature, peer reviewed health journals to inform project proposals, research reports; journal articles and special requests.

• Oversee study protocol materials related to human subjects protections for IRB review at the NYC DOHMH.

• Supervise data analysts and, as needed, student interns and fellows.

• Contribute to narrative and data reporting to federal funders and internal leadership on monitoring and evaluation activities and indicators, in collaboration with Research and Evaluation (R&E) analysts.

• Represent the Program and Bureau on committees and other planning/working groups as needed.

Minimum Qual Requirements

1.  For Assignment Level I (only physical, biological and environmental sciences and public health) A master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological or environmental science or in public health.
To be appointed to Assignment Level II and above, candidates must have:
1. A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and one year of full-time experience in a responsible supervisory, administrative or research capacity in the appropriate field of specialization; or
2. A master’s degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and three years of responsible full-time research experience in the appropriate field of specialization; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to “1” or “2” above. However, all candidates must have at least a master’s degree in an appropriate field of specialization and at least two years of experience described in “2” above. Two years as a City Research Scientist Level I can be substituted for the experience required in “1” and “2” above.

NOTE:
Probationary Period
Appointments to this position are subject to a minimum probationary period of one year.

Preferred Skills

• Preferred candidates will have excellent analytic skills and reasoning.

• Knowledge of HIV Prevention strategies and the specific challenges of monitoring HIV prevention activities.

• At least 5 years of experience in program evaluation and monitoring.

• Strong written and oral communication skills.

• Experience disseminating findings through presentations and scientific manuscripts.

• Outstanding working knowledge of SAS, as well as Excel and other MS Office software.

• Proficiency in ArcGIS and/or Tableau.

• a general appreciation for data quality.

• Essential that the candidate have proven experience and expertise in evaluation/scientific research planning, implementation, analysis and reporting using quantitative data.

• An ability to work with a diverse staff of scientists, clinicians, and program managers within the Health Department as well as with other stakeholders including community members.

• All Research and evaluation Unit staff members are expected to maintain multiple projects simultaneously and function effectively both independently and as part of a team.

• This position requires substantial prior training and/or applied work in public health research.
 
To apply:
Apply online with a cover letter to https://a127-jobs.nyc.gov/.  In the Job ID search bar, enter: job ID number #  478976. Click here for more information.

We appreciate the interest and thank all applicants who apply, but only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.

The NYC Health Department is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and culturally responsive workforce. We strongly encourage people of color, people with disabilities, veterans, women, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender and gender non-conforming persons to apply.

Harvard Educational Program on Cancer Prevention and Control

The Harvard Educational Program in Cancer Prevention and Control is an NCI-funded T32 program to train the next generation of scientists in transdisciplinary approaches to cancer prevention and control. The program includes both pre-doctoral and post-doctoral training options. 

Applications for post-doctoral candidates are due on November 1. Pre-doctoral candidates apply to our Population Health Sciences PhD Program and are selected from among those admitted to the PhD program—applications due December 1. We have a strong commitment to diversity, and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds.

Click here to learn more about the fellowship.

More information from trainee and alumni on their experience with the program can be found here: https://register.gotowebinar.com/recording/7185077999943967752.


Survey Manager, NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

Category : Alumni

With an annual budget of $1.6 billion and a 6,000-plus workforce across the five boroughs of New York City (NYC), the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC DOHMH) is one of the largest public health agencies in the world.  We serve approximately 8 million New Yorkers from diverse ethnic, cultural and economic backgrounds and our workforce is as varied as the city we serve, bringing an extraordinary array of languages and dynamic experiences to bear upon the work of public health, as we strive to foster a diverse and inclusive work environment.  In the promotion of health education, disease prevention and control, our most important tool is the people that we serve.  We’re also one of our nation’s oldest public health agencies with a long and distinguished history of innovation and excellence and over 200 years of leadership in the field.

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is a world-renowned agency with a long tradition of protecting and promoting health in the nation’s most culturally and linguistically diverse city.  Since its creation as the Board of Health in 1805, the DOHMH has been recognized for its innovative and groundbreaking work to protect and promote the health of over 8 million residents. 

The Research and Evaluation Unit in the HIV/AIDS Prevention Program (Bureau of Hepatitis, HIV/AIDS, and Sexually Transmitted Infections) has an opening for a Survey  Manager  (Civil Service Title: City Research Scientist II).

Under the direction of the Senior Analyst, and in collaboration with other Unit, Program and Bureau staff, the Survey Manager will contribute to process and outcome evaluation and scientific research activities for a dynamic portfolio of high priority projects aimed to End the Epidemic of HIV/AIDS in New York City. 

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:

• Coordinate the development and implementation of the scientific research surveys in the HIV/AIDS Prevention Program (e.g., Sexual Health Survey (SHS).

• Coordinate online-based operations for select high-impact HIV/AIDS prevention scientific research and evaluation projects including venue engagement, staffing, protocol adherence, and ensuring participant confidentiality and epidemiological data security.

• Identify existing validated scientific research survey questions to meet NYC DOHMH program needs and aid in the development of new scientific research survey questions.

• Conduct formative scientific research with community groups applying principles of community-based participatory scientific research.

• Maintain study files including updates and tracking changes to scientific research questionnaires.

• Maintain an inventory and matrix of scientific research survey questions.

• Organize and maintain vendor reports an memos related to epidemiological data collection.

• Ensure and document the translation of scientific research study materials into all study languages with quality controls.

• Develop human subjects scientific research protocols for Institutional Review Board applications, and track progress of submissions.

• Develop training materials for epidemiological data collectors and attend trainings in-person as needed.

• Lead testing of programmed scientific research questionnaires and review questionnaires for accuracy and ensure the most current versions are being used.

• Review weekly epidemiological data reports and track study progress.

• Monitor project deliverables to ensure they are completed on schedule.

• Assess any issues and suggest solutions to team leads.

• Participate in core unit activities, including epidemiological data monitoring, cleaning, managing, analyzing and displaying process and outcomes data using analytic software packages (SAS).

• Contribute to reports, presentations, peer reviewed journals and scientific research papers for public dissemination.

• Support other Bureau projects as needed, including providing consultation for other scientific research surveys.

• Participate in DOHMH efforts to promote health equity and racial justice.

Minimum Qual Requirements

1.  For Assignment Level I (only physical, biological and environmental sciences and public health) A master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological or environmental science or in public health.
To be appointed to Assignment Level II and above, candidates must have:
1. A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and one year of full-time experience in a responsible supervisory, administrative or research capacity in the appropriate field of specialization; or
2. A master’s degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and three years of responsible full-time research experience in the appropriate field of specialization; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to “1” or “2” above. However, all candidates must have at least a master’s degree in an appropriate field of specialization and at least two years of experience described in “2” above. Two years as a City Research Scientist Level I can be substituted for the experience required in “1” and “2” above.

NOTE:
Probationary Period
Appointments to this position are subject to a minimum probationary period of one year.

Preferred Skills

• Preferred candidates will have strong analytical, organizational and communication skills.

• Have experience in developing and implementing public health surveys, scientific research surveys/questionnaires, especially those conducted among communities of color and sexual minorities.

• Have a strong interest in testing scientific research survey methods for public health surveys.

• Have experience working collaboratively with others to implement epidemiological data collection, including vendor management and collaboration with stakeholders from multiple parts of the organization to reach consensus.

• detail-oriented.

• Advanced knowledge of SAS (Base SAS, SAS/STAT, SAS/GRAP).

• familiarity with SQL and R; and advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office suite software (e.g., Access, Excel).

• Strong project management skills are essential.

• Strong interest and appreciation for data quality and program quality management.

• This role also demands an ability to work effectively with a diverse staff of scientists, IT specialists, program planners, program managers and service providers within the DOHMH and at external agencies, as well as clients/consumers who participate in community planning and research review processes.

• All Research and Evaluation Unit staff members are expected to maintain multiple projects and function effectively both independently and as part of a team;
 
To apply:
Apply online with a cover letter to https://a127-jobs.nyc.gov/.  In the Job ID search bar, enter: job ID number # 475745. Click here to learn more about this position.

We appreciate the interest and thank all applicants who apply, but only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.

The NYC Health Department is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and culturally responsive workforce. We strongly encourage people of color, people with disabilities, veterans, women, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender and gender non-conforming persons to apply.

Health Services and Facilities Consultant, Florida Department of Health

Category : Alumni

The Florida Department of Health (DOH) is seeking a creative, organized, and motivated individual to become an essential member of our team. DOH works to protect, promote and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community efforts. As one of Florida’s leading state agencies, DOH’s workforce has more than 12,000 employees who serve millions of individuals across the state striving to make Florida the Healthiest state in the nation!

 If you thrive in a dynamic, people-oriented environment and want to help influence the quality of public health in Florida, please apply to become our next Health Services and Facilities Consultant in the Bureau of Community Health Assessment within the Division of Public Health Statistics and Performance Management.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is a highly responsible professional position located within the Division of Public Health Statistics and Performance Management.  This position is primarily responsible for:

  • public health reporting, including planning, writing, research and development and implementation of FLHealthCHARTS.com reports and products.
  • providing GIS support (i.e. geocoding and mapping with ArcGIS); and
  • providing technical support to public health programs and providers.   

 
Experience with ArcGIS, Microsoft SQL and statistical software (e.g., SAS or SPSS) preferred. Familiarity with: DOH programs and various data sets including: vital statistics, population, and services provided by the department will be beneficial. Interest in learning new statistical and data management packages desired.
 
Serve as team member for FLHealthCHARTS, Florida Health Performs, data support and helping website users interpret results, creating reports using Logi Analytic software, providing GIS support (i.e. geocoding and mapping with ArcGIS) and providing support for publications such as, the State Health Assessment, the State Health Improvement Plan, and the Vital Statistics Annual Report.  The incumbent in this position is expected to coordinate the collection and monitoring performance indicators across divisions and county health departments for performance management and outcome assessment.  Familiarity with: Florida Department of Health programs and various data sets including: vital statistics, population, and services provided by the department will be beneficial.  Experience with Excel, Word, and Powerpoint is essential to perform the duties of this position.  The incumbent must also have previous experience with ARCGIS, Microsoft SQL, and statistical software (e.g., SAS or SPSS).
 
Participates in team meetings to advocate for new vital statistics or FLHealthCHARTS data products or services to meet customer needs.
 
Provides presentations to educate audiences about the FLHealthCHARTS website; enabling participants to interpret information for their program or community.
 
Provides technical assistance, consultation and expertise to public health staff and community partners on websites, data support and training.
 
Automates new data products using Microsoft SQL queries to facilitate periodic data updates.
 
Geocodes vital statistics birth, death, and fetal death records annually.
 
Creates maps for the Division of Public Health Statistics and Performance Management using ArcGIS.
 
Participates in data analysis to:  1) ensure quality and consistency, 2) create sample files, and 3) determine statistical significance of trend changes.
 
Creates or modifies data reports using Logi Analytic software.
 
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
The incumbent must possess the following:

  • Knowledge of applied research and/or evaluation methods
  • Knowledge of public health, public administration, health care administration or social services administration
  • Knowledge of and ability to use Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Strong organizational skills to lead and communicate plan goals and objectives
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively and concisely
  • Ability to communicate expectations, assignments and responsibilities clearly and professionally
  • Ability to write grammatically correct and accurate reports that communicate concise reports
  • Ability to review and analyze agency records and documents
  • Ability to provide effective presentations and information to a broad range of audiences, internal and external to the Department
  • Ability to plan, organize, coordinate and delegate work assignments
  • Ability to work independently and cooperatively as a manager and team member
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
  • Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment or be flexible

 
Qualifications:
A Master’s degree in public health or a related field is preferred.
Must have at least 2 years’ experience in public health or a related field. 
Must have at least 2 years’ experience working with SAS, SQL or other statistical/programming software.
The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate critical thinking skills, flexibility, willingness to learn new skills and a desire to help others succeed.

For more information or to apply click here!


Research Coordinator, Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Category : Alumni

The Research Coordinator will work full-time on an NIH-funded study to examine the use of the TB drug bedaquiline in patients with drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB). Specifically, the study will recruit patients in South Africa with MDR TB or XDR TB who are returning to care after interrupting treatment, to determine if they have developed additional resistance to bedaquiline and clofazimine due to treatment interruption. This project is being conducted at multiple clinical sites across South Africa. The study will enroll 300 participants over a 3 year period. Data will
be collected from medical records and research visits. Research visits will include participant interviews, blood and sputum collection, and medical record abstraction.


Responsibilities:
• Provide principal administrative and research support to the Principal Investigator (PI) in the administration and implementation of an NIH funded project being conducted at multiple sites in South Africa.
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the project with US- and South Africa-based investigators, data managers, study coordinator and clinical staff.
• Work with Principal Investigator (PI) to develop and update study protocols, including the data collection tools/case report forms (CRFs).
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for activities at each study site.
• Develop and monitor implementation of project work plans.
• Track screening, enrollment and follow-up data collection of study participants; prepare regular reports for the PI about participant recruitment and study-visit completion.
• Train and supervise South African study coordinator, research nurses and research assistants to ensure compliance to all aspects of the project protocols and national and international regulations.
• Prepare agendas for and coordinate project meetings and phone calls. Write and distribute minutes from all meetings.
• Partner with Einstein REDCap team to develop and maintain study databases and securely store study data.
• Oversee data collection by South African research staff and troubleshoot challenges that emerge.
• Conduct quarterly site monitoring at the international study site(s). When international travel is not possible, quality control of CRFs will be conducted from the U.S. through review of scanned and emailed documents.
• Assist in drafting data reports, preparing conference abstracts, and presentations related to the project.
• Prepare and submit ethics applications, including amendments and annual renewals to the Einstein Institutional Review Board (IRB); oversee ethics applications at all relevant site IRBs.
• Assist the PI in the management of the study budget, tracking of subcontract invoices from collaborating institutions.
• Other duties as assigned.


Experience and Educational Background:
• Bachelor’s Degree in public health, clinical epidemiology or related field and 3-5 years of experience required. Master’s Degree preferred.
• At least two years of experience collecting data for human subjects research (e.g. conducting interviews, collecting biologic specimens, extracting medical records).
• Experience with international research projects is preferred.


Skills and Competencies
• As part of a team, must be able to manage multiple tasks and priorities, work independently with minimal supervision, and adhere to study protocol.
• Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with database and statistical software (e.g., REDCap and SAS or Stata).
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills; detail oriented.
• Able to write scientific documents.
• Able and willing to travel internationally multiple times per year to study sites during 2-3 week trips, to support the needs of the project


Applicants may send their CV and cover letter to angie [dot] campbell [at] emory [dot] edu or
meghan [dot] franczek [at] emory [dot] edu.


Biostatistics and Data Science ORISE Fellowship, Division of Foodborne, Waterborne, and Environmental Diseases

Category : Alumni

DFWED is dedicated to development and advancement of biomedical research to improve public health through the prevention and control of disease, disability, and death caused by foodborne, waterborne, and environmentally transmitted infections. SIMSO consists of a motivated, highly skilled, and dynamic group of statisticians, surveillance epidemiologists, and IT professionals who work with epidemiologists and laboratory scientists in DFWED’s five branches to apply existing and novel analytical methodology to a variety of complex research projects.

The fellow will be training with experts in the fields of epidemiology, laboratory science, bioinformatics, and statistics to apply or develop statistical methods for the analysis of genetic/WGS data and other forms of “big data” resulting from waste water surveillance as well as CDC’s Advanced Molecular Detection (AMD) initiative.  The fellow will participate in developing, evaluating, and validating statistical and machine learning algorithms for outbreak/anomaly detection of multiple foodborne, waterborne, and mycotic pathogens.  Reports summarizing findings and tools for implementing finalized algorithms will be produced. The fellow will also train in interpretation of results and will practice developing and providing the Division and external partners with training on tools developed as well as statistical software.

Review of applications will begin September 13.

To learn more and apply to this position click here!


Data Manager and Data Analyst positions, 4ES Corporation

Category : Alumni

Two positions have opened up on the COVID response for the School Fieldwork Unit at 4ES Corporation. This is a 1 year contract and we are looking for candidates who are experienced in data anysis, survey design, and scientific writing. Candidates will likely be deployed to the field to support local health departments and K-12 schools on the ground with their data management needs. The position will off opportunities to publish with COVID and school data as well as competitive pay.

See the links below for more information and to apply.

 

 


Bioinformatician I/II – Informatics Systems & Application Support Programer, CDC

Category : Alumni

The mission of the Enteric Diseases Laboratory Branch (EDLB) is to lead the preparedness and response to foodborne and diarrheal diseases in the United States and abroad by facilitating laboratory detection, identification, and characterization of foodborne bacterial pathogens.

Role:

Working at the CDC both as an onsite and remote contract employee, the role entails supporting the mission of the Enteric Diseases Laboratory Branch by supporting the applications and systems used to analyze whole genome sequence data (WGS) generated from foodborne bacteria. In this role, the candidate will work as a part of a multidisciplinary team to develop, maintain and support software applications and systems used in CDC’s national foodborne illness surveillance program called PulseNet. The candidate will apply their experience in software programming and bioinformatics to design and develop genome analysis tools that will be deployed to public health labs for characterizing bacterial pathogens. Additionally, the candidate will leverage their experience in systems infrastructure and AWS to containerize existing applications for deployment to a cloud-based infrastructure. This role requires the candidate to wear many hats in support of the team’s overall mission so multi-tasking and/or flexibility across multiple areas.

Education:

— Bachelor’s degree in STEM or related field a must (i.e. Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Mathematics, Biology, or Bioinformatics)

– Master’s degree in STEM or related field preferred (i.e. Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Mathematics, Bioinformatics)

Recommended Experience:

-Strong knowledge of Python, Bash, or other scripting languages

– Strong knowledge of Unix systems

– Comfortable working in medium to large code bases utilizing object-oriented programming

– Experience with High Performance Computing (HPC) environments

– Experience with cloud computing and storage environments (AWS preferred)

– Experience in Bioinformatics, especially related to analyzing whole genome sequence data

– Experience with containerization (working knowledge of Docker or Singularity platforms)

– Some experience with database management systems (MySQL, SQL, Postgres)

– Some experience with version control system (Git)

Role Functions:

– Assists with data management systems to track foodborne bacterial isolates sequence data generated both by CDC and public health partners and provide reports in compliance with EDLB Quality Management Systems, Laboratory Information Management Systems, or Quality Assurance and Quality Control Programs

– Assists with or leads the development and implementation of tools for bioinformatics analysis of bacterial whole genome sequences

– Assists with or leads the quality control, assembly, annotation and analysis of genetic subtyping data

– Assists in the research and development of approaches for the identification of unique genetic markers of foodborne bacteria pathogens to improve understanding of enteric pathogens

– Assists with or leads the management of genetic subtyping data sequence files and databases, including uploads to NCBI or other similar sequence data banks

– Assists with or leads coordinating and conducting state of the art laboratory surveillance by developing, evaluating and implementing pathogen subtyping and antimicrobial resistance maintaining global leadership in the laboratory sciences

– Assists with or leads the development and documentation of standard operating procedures for bioinformatics analyses pipelines and workflows

-Is a team player and has strong written and oral communication skills

-Travels to 1) provide training to enhance the capacity of the local/international public health sector 2) provide outbreak response efforts during national and international foodborne disease outbreaks 3) present findings at scientific meetings. Note. All travel must be approved and funded by the Contracting Officer prior to travel and

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Education:

  • Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Work Location:

  • One location

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

  • Dependable — more reliable than spontaneous
  • People-oriented — enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
  • Adaptable/flexible — enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
  • Detail-oriented — would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
  • Achievement-oriented — enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail
  • Autonomous/Independent — enjoys working with little direction
  • Innovative — prefers working in unconventional ways or on tasks that require creativity

This Company Describes Its Culture as:

  • Detail-oriented — quality and precision-focused
  • Innovative — innovative and risk-taking
  • Outcome-oriented — results-focused with strong performance culture
  • Stable — traditional, stable, strong processes
  • Team-oriented — cooperative and collaborative

Benefit Conditions:

  • Waiting period may apply
  • Only full-time employees eligible

Work Remotely:

  • Temporarily due to COVID-19

To learn more and apply click here!


ORISE Epidemiological Modeling and GIS Analysis Fellowships, CDC

Category : Alumni

CDC’s new and rapidly growing National Wastewater Surveillance System is looking to bring on 2 ORISE fellows with a Sept-Oct start date – 1 Masters level spatial data analyst and 1 PhD level epidemiological modeler.

Proficiency in R or Python is preferred for both positions. The application window closes September 15th and they are hoping to identify a candidate soon. To read more and apply visit:

Epidemiological Modeling: www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/…

GIS Analysis: Zintellect – Climb Higher

Please don’t hesitate to contact nwss [at] cdc [dot] gov with questions about these positions.


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