Job Description

Job Title:  Epidemiologist
Job Type:  Contract
Anticipated Duration:  8/1/24 – 7/31/2027
Job Site:  Remote after proficiency approval (Mondays and Tuesdays in office until proficiency approved).
Work Schedule:  40 hours

Job Duties: 

1. Understand the causes and locations of disease outbreaks.

• Identify the causes of a disease, those at risk of contracting it, and how to stop or control its spread.
• Investigate patterns, causes, and effects of diseases and other health-related conditions in specific populations.

• Acquire data from multiple sources and maintaining databases;
• Clean and analyze data to identify trends or patterns in weekly time-sensitive wastewater datasets/results;
• Update internal and public dashboards routinely each week;
• Interpret of trends or patterns to inform decision-making;
• Collaborate with team members to ensure data accuracy and integrity;
• Continuous improvement of data management processes and analysis techniques.

Required Skills and Qualifications:   

• Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree (substitutions may be allowed)
• Possess strong data management and analysis skills.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Time management skills and possess the ability to work independently within program policy.
• Ability to use technology and a variety of computer programs (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, video-conferencing, and online survey platforms) for coordinating activities and project reporting.
• Must have home internet access.

• Experience in statistical analysis and proficiency with statistical software (SAS, R, Python, or SQL)
• Experience with or ability to learn Tableau for data visualization.
• Experience with or ability to learn REDCap

Talantage, LLC is committed to presenting candidates that contribute to an organizations culture of inclusivity and its commitment to diversity in the workplace are demonstrated through our recruitment practices.  We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, or veteran status.  Our equal opportunity employment efforts comply with all applicable U.S. state and federal laws governing non-discrimination in employment.

Job Tags

Contract work, Remote job,

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