Post-doctoral Fellowship in Energy Balance and Cancer Survivorship, Kaiser Permanente

Description 

Epidemiologist, EPA

Organization Description 

The Chemical Pollutant Assessment Division (CPAD) plans to recruit for epidemiologists to join a highly motivated, mission-focused team of health assessment scientists within the Center for Public Health and Environmental Assessment, Office of Research and Development at the Environmental Protection Agency. CPAD is responsible for developing the Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) and Provisional Peer-Reviewed Toxicity Values (PPRTV) assessments, which are well-known throughout the national and international environmental regulatory community.

Be on the look-out for a posting on USAJobs in early spring 2021!

Recruitment Process

GET READY IN ADVANCE! Once the announcement is posted, the recruitment period is relatively short (10 working days), so you will want to have an account in USAJobs and set up an automated search  to receive alerts about job postings. To do this, search for the job position, Epidemiologist, and then apply a filter to select jobs in the Environmental Protection Agency. You can then scroll to find jobs in ORD in CPAD. In addition to your CV, you will need to provide academic transcripts.  Updating and gathering these materials in advance will help to make the application process go more smoothly. Here’s a tip. Your CV and transcripts will be reviewed for evidence supporting your responses to the questions in the online application.

Position Description 

This position is for an epidemiologist (GS-0601) who is responsible for preparing or reviewing environmentally related health assessments for use by scientists and managers inside and outside the Agency and performing research to develop new assessment methods. The Division’s chemical pollutant priorities are generally determined by the needs of the EPA programs to meet their statutory requirements. Epidemiologists at this level are considered technical experts in their fields who work on multi-disciplinary teams to support assessment efforts. The development of these assessments typically involves the identification, analysis and synthesis of various kinds of scientific information related to stressors in the environment and the potential harm these may cause. This work can include a broad array of assessment products, such as evidence maps and systematic reviews of the literature that review and integrate evidence from a body of literature, and quantitative analyses of health or environmental assessment data. The results of these efforts are communicated through influential EPA reports, journal publications and at professional meetings.

Additional Information 

• Potential geographic locations: Cincinnati, OH, Washington, DC, and Research Triangle Park, NC
• Educational and other requirements: completion of a degree program in epidemiology or environmental health sciences. Note that applicants must be US citizens.

Contact Information 

For more information, please contact Barbara Glenn (glenn [dot] barbara [at] epa [dot] gov). She can answer questions and send you a link to an announcement when it is posted.

Epidemiologist III, Texas HHS

Job Description

The Informatics data exchange epidemiologist provides informatics expertise to the National Electronic Disease Surveillance System (NEDSS) efforts, including electronic lab reporting (ELR), electronic case reporting (eCR), and integration efforts with local health departments not fully utilizing NEDSS. The informatics epi analyzes public health programmatic needs for electronic data exchange with NEDSS and identifies and implements appropriate technical solutions. Using (1) strong analysis and communication skills, (2) a comprehensive understanding of electronic disease surveillance systems, and (3) experience with Health Level 7 (HL7), Orion Health Rhapsody Integration Engine, secure transmission protocols (e.g. Secure File Transfer (SFT) and Secure Object Access Protocol (SOAP), this position will have primary responsibility to identify and resolve exceptions with electronic data exchange between NEDSS, data submitters, and data recipients. Additional responsibilities inclue updating the public health reportable condition mapping tables for the NEDSS, and evaluating and ensuring compliance with the local, state, and federal public health legal and regulatory environment.

Essential Job Functions

• (40%) Work with local health department (LHD) program staff, private and public laboratories, healthcare providers, EHR system vendors, and submitter systems, to inform, educate and ensure that there is a thorough understanding of the business processes and informatics needs. Contribute informatics expertise to systems software configuration and modifications.
• (25%) Investigate and resolve exceptions in the receipt, processing, or transmission of data of public health significance between NEDSS and its partners. Identify enhancements and improvements in the electronic data exchange pathways to assure secure, sustainable, and complete data exchange; and develop and execute plans to implement these modifications.
• (20%) Work in an application support role to include: system modification and upgrade planning, data extractions, and tasks that successfully implement, document and validate modifications and upgrades. Collaborate with the NEDSS technical team and the Information technology team, as needed, to maintain HIPAA-compliant secure transport, and Orion Health Rhapsody Integration Engine. Evaluate and ensure compliance with the local, state, and federal public health legal and regulatory environment. Participate in the analysis and development of a product roadmap of ELR/eCR/NEDSS, including the collection of user requirements, documentation, review, and validation of functional specification documents.
• (10%) Participate in quarterly meetings with the CDC EDX Program team, providing expert evaluation and analysis, present written and verbal reports and analysis of complex technology issues. Attend professional conferences and training classes, as appropriate, to maintain and enhance the current level of service to NEDSS stakeholders.
• (5%) Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligation for disaster response and/or recovery of Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternative shift pattern assignment and/or location.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge

• Knowledge of the principles and methods of informatics, epidemiology, and related biostatistics; of infectious diseases, and of how causes of disease affect epidemiologic practices.
• Knowledge of LOINC, SNOMED, ICD and other control vocabularies
  Knowledge of software tools that support public health informatics, public health data acquisition, entry, abstraction, management, analysis, and reporting
• Knowledge of medical terminology

Skills 

• Skill in HL7 development and analysis such as using 7-edits, HL7 soup
• Skill in ensuring the utilization of interoperable data standards for storage and transmission
• Skill in HL7 analysis for ELR, entry, abstraction, management, analysis, and reporting.
• Skill in informatics planning and records management of complex data/databases, analyzing and solving problems
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities

Abilities 

• Ability to create informatics processes to maintain electronic documents, including documented versions, dissemination methods, and relevant
• Ability to use informatics knowledge management tools to organize, manipulate, and maintain complex data files
• Ability to create, maintain, and manipulate large, complex relational databases
• Ability to use HL7 and Orion Rhapsody for the exchange, integration, sharing, and retrieval of electronic health information
• Ability to work effectively with regional and local health department personnel, private physicians, hospital staff and laboratory staff to facilitate disease surveillance
• Ability to train external and internal partners
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Ability to design and implement systems necessary to collect, maintain, and analyze data
• Ability to apply technical means (security) to ensure the integrity and protection of confidential information in electronic files and computer systems
• Ability to conduct short-range and long-range project planning studies

How to Apply 

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Lead Epidemiologist, Moderna

Description 

Moderna is seeking an Epidemiologist to develop the epidemiologic strategy and execute activities to support its early stage vaccine portfolio.  A PhD in epidemiology is required, along with at least 3 years of industry experience, preferably within vaccine development.  This role will report to Moderna’s Senior Epidemiology Lead, under the Infectious Diseases Therapeutic Area, and will drive the strategic development and execution of the Epidemiology Plans for early-stage prophylactic vaccines, e.g., EBV, influenza, and Zika.  The position is based at Moderna’s Cambridge, MA site. 

The successful candidate is driven, curious, collaborative, with a bold ambition to contribute to the development of ground-breaking mRNA-based vaccines.  The candidate must have excellent oral and written communication skills and a collaborative mindset. 

Responsibilities

• Accountable for the leadership, development, and execution of the Epidemiology strategy for early-stage vaccines.
• Provide epidemiologic input to the product development, pre-clinical, safety, and regulatory affairs teams, contributing to the integrated evidence plans for early-stage assets.
• Design and execute pre- and post-marketing epidemiology plans, including burden of disease studies, literature reviews and gap analyses, mathematical modeling, and post-marketing safety and effectiveness studies, as needed.
• Set the scientific direction and develop protocols, data analysis plans, study reports and peer-reviewed publications for early-stage assets.
• Actively contribute to the development of Target Product Profiles, particularly in terms of demonstrating burden of disease/unmet medical need and shaping post-licensure plans.
• Serve as a key partner with Medical Affairs and Commercial in terms of market-building activities, including building of HE models.
• Lead the Epidemiology strategy for early asset Advisory Board meetings.
• Develop collaborations with key epidemiology partners in the external environment.
• Provide epidemiologic support to other Moderna programs as needed.
• Develop and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with the broader Moderna organization.

Skills and Qualifications 

• PhD in Epidemiology.  Preference given to candidates with previous experience in vaccine development.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in an industry setting, preferably in Vaccines or a related therapeutic area.  Proven ability to:
  • Plan and execute epidemiologic studies and related activities to support early-stage assets
  • Deliver high-quality results within established timelines
  • Demonstrated track record in leading cross-functional teams and work streams.
• Creative problem-solver with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail, internal drive to generate high-quality work, and sense of passion and urgency to achieve team and program goals.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and strategic planning skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills commensurate with the need to work closely with CROs, investigators, consultants, and Moderna team members across functions in a matrix environment.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills to meet the needs of varied audiences.
• Integrated understanding of global regulatory authorities, ICH GCP, and GPP/GEP guidelines. Prior interaction with major public health agencies is preferred.

How to Apply 

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Project Manager, TEPHINET

Position Description 

The Project Manager directs the planning, development, and operations of a program with the Task Force for Global Health. The primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Collaborates with representatives from private, government, and international agencies.
• Plans, executes, and monitors program budgets, including approval of expenditures; prepares annual financial and program reports to external parties with interests in the program.
• May engage in fundraising initiatives on behalf of the program.
• Ensures that the program is in compliance with federal and international laws and regulations.
• Oversees program communications, including development of communications strategies, development of key program messages, production of print and electronic materials, and reputation management.
• Represents the program in various national and international fora, and actively engages with representatives from other NGO’s for purposes of conducting research and designing new initiatives.

Project Management

• Directs the planning, development, and operations of project(s) with the TEPHINET program of the Task Force for Global Health.
• Works with the Project Management Team Lead and funders to define scope of a project.
• Documents project work plan/timeline, resources needs, resource expectations, key milestone dates and tracks project process.
• Creates project and budget narratives for grants, status reports for distribution to project team and/or external customers.
• Updates activities and modifies deliverable dates as needed.
• Acts as a liaison to partner organizations and all project related personnel and affiliates, with a high level of diplomacy and tact.

Resource Management

• Plans, executes, and monitors project(s) budgets, including approval of expenditures.
• Creates contracts for consultants as needed.
• Identifies subcontractors in countries and provides guidance on reporting, payment and the implementation of activities
• Approves expense reports and manages detailed budget.
• Works with the financial management staff to provide information for financial reports.
• Creates, submits, and processes invoices.

Collaboration

• Establishes and maintains regular collaborative contact with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Meets regularly with the project team to review all current projects and escalates issues to supervisor as needed.
• Builds and nurtures relationships with consultants and external customers by interacting through email, phone calls, meetings, and/or personal visits.
• Participates in problem solving and resolution of operational issues.

Staff Development

• Attends conferences/meetings and reviews literature in order to stay abreast of current knowledge and issues.
• May supervise program staff.

Additional Responsibilities 

• Participates fully as a member of the Task Force for Global Health and TEPHINET by contributing, assisting and participating in projects, activities, and initiatives as requested by management.
• Represent TEPHINET in different activities like conferences, meetings, contact with donor or activities assigned by the supervisor.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications 

Minimum

• Bachelor’s degree in field related to specific program as indicated.
• Six years program related experience, or equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.

Preferred

• Master’s degree in a field related to the program
• Language Proficiency in Spanish or Portuguese
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Prior experience in donor and partner relations
• Excellent English writing and verbal communication skills; high attention to detail and quality
• Proficiency in a second language preferred
• Strong interpersonal and intercultural skills
• Previous experiences working on international projects

How to Apply 

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Epidemiologist II, New York Emerging Infections Program

Description 

Oversees surveillance and research activities pertaining to infectious diseases of public health importance as part of the New York State (NYS) Emerging Infections Program (EIP), one of 10 national, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) EIP sites. Plans, directs, monitors, and coordinates surveillance and research activities. Serves as an intermediate-level professional epidemiologist, responsible for carrying out a broad and complex range of analytical epidemiologic activities related to the surveillance, detection, and prevention of communicable diseases. Works independently or as an experienced team or project member, providing epidemiologic expertise for specific programs or more complex individual epidemiologic analyses.  Guides Tier I Epidemiologists in the conduct of surveillance, project management, and analytic pursuits.

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Participates in the design, management, and use of surveillance systems for diseases of public health importance as part of the CDC EIP in NYS. Conducts surveillance for infectious diseases of public health importance. Identifies program surveillance data needs, designs instruments for the collection of surveillance information and data in partnership with CDC and implements new or revises existing surveillance systems.
• Provides technical leadership and guidance and coordinate work of staff in the Epidemiologist I position, other professional staff or technical and administrative staff, as assigned. Coordinates EIP-wide data validation efforts to ensure high quality data are produced.  Works with junior staff to address deficiencies in understanding of data collection procedures and ensure data accuracy.
• Performs statistical analyses related to complex analytical investigations involving highly specialized scientific data. Adapts or combines a variety of existing statistical methods to fulfill specific project needs. Designs, manipulates, and utilizes databases for analysis of health problems. Reports key findings and performs evaluations of surveillance systems.
• Provides scientific advice and technical assistance with respect to implementation and conduct of surveillance. Consults on technical problems where solutions many not conform to established protocols and may require the modification of approaches or applications in a specialty area. Provides feedback to CDC including potential solutions to identified problems. Provides epidemiologic advice and assistance in the resolution of technical issues that include significant barriers to program or project delivery.
• Conducts literature reviews for program planning, preparation of publications and evaluation. Designs and prepares reports from analyses of surveillance data, literature reviews, and other information. Makes oral presentations to diverse audiences. Oversees Tier I Epidemiologist staff when preparing manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed medical literature and abstracts/posters for local, state and national level conferences.
• Participates in writing grants and other funding proposals. Participates on internal and external committees and workgroups related to areas of expertise. Participates in and provides actionable input during CDC-led conference calls and in-person meetings. Develops and conducts training for local staff as needed.

Qualifications 

Education 

• Required:  Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Epidemiology or relevant field; Master’s degree or higher in Public Health (MPH) or Master’s of Science degree in Public Health (MSPH) with a focus on epidemiology or analysis and assessment
• Preferred:  Other non-epidemiology graduate degree or certification with specific epidemiology training (e.g., CDC Epidemic Intelligence Service or CSTE Applied Epidemiology Fellowship)

Experience

• Required: 3 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Preferred: Experience providing epidemiology mentorship and guidance to junior-level staff

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities 

• Required:  Knowledge of medical terminology and clinical concepts; excellent program management, oral and written communication skills; ability to interact effectively with a wide range of individuals; proven ability to lead a team, promote teamwork and efficiency, and provide technical supervision to staff in the Epidemiologist I position; ability to travel locally to visit program partners and ability to attend regional and/or national meetings.

How to Apply

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Biostatistician, Statistics Collaborative, Inc.

Description

Our biostatisticians are integral parts of teams. They collaborate with external clients on studies involving new drugs, biologics, devices, and vaccines, as well as behavioral interventions across a range of disease areas.

Duties

• Writing descriptions of methods and analyses in protocols, statistical analysis plans, data monitoring committee reports, manuscripts, and clinical study reports
• Analyzing clinical data
• Performing statistical programming
• Contributing to the quality assurance of statistical analyses
• Communicating with clients and other external parties
• Organizing and maintaining confidential project materials

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Biostatistics or Statistics, or Master’s degree or Ph.D. in epidemiology with considerable coursework in Biostatistics
• Knowledge of applied statistical methodology

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge of base SAS, SAS macro language, SAS graphics, and SAS/STAT or facility with R
• Experience using SAS or other statistical software to report results of clinical trials or other type of studies
• Attention to detail, accuracy, initiative, excellent written and oral communication skills, and scientific curiosity are essential, as well as the ability to juggle several complex projects simultaneously.

How to Apply 

Click here to read more about this position and apply online! 

Interested individuals can also reach out to Maggie Langhamer (Emory EPI 2017 graduate) at margaret [dot] langhamer [at] gmail [dot] com to discuss this opportunity further. 

Informatics/Analytics Senior Specialist, Cigna

Role Summary

The Operational Analytics, part of Care Coordination in EverNorth, is searching for an energetic, collaborative and data driven Informatics/Analytics Sr Spec.  This position will be involved in the expansion of our new Care Strategy for EverNorth and will develop cost benefit analysis, analytical and statistical models and methodologies to predict, classify, quantify, and/or forecast business metrics that help customers make sound business decisions which directly impact our key metrics.  This position will be responsible for providing the necessary tools based on integrated healthcare data to deliver high quality and cost effective solutions to meet our customer’s needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Focus is on determining business insights and challenges, prototype design and development of solutions, cost benefit analysis/ROI, delivery of insights and managing insights projects.
• Responsible for the extraction and analysis of health care information regarding coaching, network utilization and cost containment and clinical quality information.
• Evaluates, writes, and presents healthcare utilization, cost containment and clinical quality reports and makes recommendations based on relevant findings to drive the decision-making process and support business operations for internal and external customers in an effort to control medical cost of services provided to members.
• Manages the production and analysis of medical cost, quality and health-related productivity information used to formulate market and regional network and medical management strategies.
• Designs and manages studies as requested by internal and external clients for purposes of ensuring accreditation, improving health, and analyzing business opportunities and areas for improvement. Assures quality and integrity of data collected, analysis performed, and reports generated.
• Develops methods for improving internal techniques and processes. Utilizes multiple data systems to accomplish objectives.
• Typically requires BS or Master’s degree in Biostatistics, Statistics, Mathematics, Epidemiology or equivalent training and mastery; minimum 5 years’ experience in related health care analytics; or any combination of education and experience with one to two years of supervisory experience.

• Analyze operational and performance data to uncover opportunities for business improvement, utilizing regression and other statistical modeling techniques to conduct data mining as well as to address specific business questions. 

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or equivalent experience in Biostatistics, Statistics, Mathematics, Healthcare Informatics, Computer Science, or Data Science, any other quantitative discipline preferred.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in related health care analytics; or any combination of education and experience with one to two years of supervisory experience.
• Expert in SAS or SQL
• Experience in cost benefit analysis/ROI
• Prior financial background is preferred
• Strong business acumen and willingness to learn CHE workflows
• Prior business analysis experience required or related experience
• Experience extracting and analyzing big data sets
• Root cause analysis and requirements development experience 
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Must like working in highly dynamic, fast paced value driven environments.
• Communication skills will be critical, ability to articulate complex analysis into simple terms.
• Strong track of continuous learning desire and intellectual curiosity.
• Demonstrated passion around customer focus and improving processes that impact customer
• Proven ability to develop strong working relationships and establish a high level of credibility across functional and lines of business and organizational levels
• Proven track record of delivering results of high quality and sustainability 

How to Apply 

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Epidemiologist, Montana DPHHS

Opportunity Description

The Epidemiologist studies the occurrence of disease and other health-related conditions or events in defined populations in order to implement prevention and control measures.  This position is responsible for epidemiologic support for the Early Childhood and Family Support Division. Responsibilities include:  1)  Analyzing surveillance data such as health indicators, risk factors, and disease surveillance information;  2) Analyzes programmatic and service-related data; 3)  Design, coordinate, and manage special surveillance and/or evaluation procedures where there is no other existing data available; 4) Develops and conducts various trainings related to epidemiological and program evaluation issues; and 5) Designs and conducts program evaluations.

Major Duties or Responsibilities

Develop, Implement, and Oversee Disease Surveillance Systems and Conducts Program Evaluation

• Analyze surveillance data such as health indicators, risk factor and disease surveillance information.
• Analyzes programmatic and service-related data such as Maternal and Child Health data.
• Design, coordinate, and manage special surveillance and/or evaluation procedures where is no other existing data available.
• Evaluate quality and efficiency of surveillance systems.  Make recommendations for enhancements.  Monitors trends and risk factors, strengths and weakness, and so forth.
• Supports epidemiology program compliance with reporting and evaluations.
• Develops protocols to respond to investigation of emergent health situations.
• Performs complex statistical and epidemiologic analyses.
• Maintains periodic reporting to various stakeholders.
• Designs and conducts program evaluation activities.
• Writes technical reports, and grants.

Consultation and Education

• Develops and conducts various trainings related to epidemiological and program evaluation-related issues.
• Provides consultation and assistance to educate state and local health stakeholders in the development of surveillance systems. 
• Provides technical assistance on issues regarding surveillance, interventions, epidemiologic, program evaluation, statistical analysis, and data interpretation.
• Conducts disease prevention and health promotion programs and public policy presentations.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

• Skill in programming in Statistical Analysis System (SAS) or Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS).
• Ability to manipulate and analyze large, complex data sets.
• Skill in descriptive and inferential statistical analysis.
• Ability to identify relationships and trends in data as well as factors that could affect the results of research.
• Ability to identify problems, researching to develop and implement solutions.
• Ability to combine pieces of information to form conclusions.
• Skill in public speaking.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills for a variety of audiences.
• Skill in writing technical reports or grants.

Required Minimum Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree in Epidemiology, Statistics, or a closely related degree.
• Three years of job-related experience in epidemiology.
• Experience in Maternal and Child Health epidemiology preferred.
• Other combinations of directly related education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

How to Apply 

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