Research Epidemiologist, Remote

Epidemiologist

The CDC Foundation is working with CDC and state and local authorities to provide surge staff to support surveillance, prevention and response activities within the Overdose Data to Action (OD2A) program. Under this cooperative agreement, CDC Foundation will hire and place epidemiologists in OD2A Capacity Building Initiative jurisdictions who demonstrate a need for epidemiology support to implement OD2A objectives. The epidemiologist will conduct surveillance and epidemiologic activities including assisting partners with the collection and sharing of drug overdose data with the health department; analyzing data to determine patterns and causes of drug overdoses in fatal (i.e., implementing innovative surveillance projects; and disseminating important results for local communities to implement prevention and response efforts.

Master’s degree is required (preferably in public health or a health‑related field)

At least two years of experience conducting analysis of qualitative and/or quantitative data

Proven ability to develop clear written data products such as peer‑reviewed publications, reports, fact sheets, or presentations

Proficient in at least one statistical analysis software program, SAS is preferred, as well as Microsoft Office Suite

Experience working collaboratively with diverse stakeholders and engaging in strategic partnerships and strong interpersonal skills required for teamwork and interaction with people across CDC and with external partners

Strong understanding of design and implementation of research and epidemiologic studies

Experience working in a virtual environment with remote partners and teams

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams and Zoom

Work with the drug overdose surveillance teams at OD2A-funded health departments to refine their epidemiology surveillance data processing

Develop summary and state-specific fact sheets and/or data visualizations based on nonfatal and fatal drug overdose data

Develop manuscripts, surveillance reports, and/or data briefs

Support the implementation of innovative surveillance activities within OD2A-funded health departments

Provide assistance to SUDORS data abstractors as it relates to applying the SUDORS case definition or interpreting SUDORS coding guidance

Actively participate in discussions of how to best use OD2A data for action

Provides training, technical assistance, and consultative services regarding epidemiology and the control of diseases

Serves as a point of contact for various personnel regarding moderately complex epidemiologic issues

Develops policies and procedures for new and existing disease control programs

This role is involved in a dynamic public health program. Roles and responsibilities listed above may be expanded upon or updated to match priorities and needs, once written approval is received by both the CDC Foundation and California DOH in order to best support the California in their public health programming.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status, and all other characteristics protected by law. 11246 and the Vietnam Era Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 governing employment practices and do not discriminate on the basis of any unlawful criteria in accordance with 41 C.As a federal government contractor, we take affirmative action on behalf of protected veterans.

The CDC Foundation is a smoke‑free environment.

Relocation expenses are not included.

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