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ASRT

Epidemiologist I

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$60K - $68K/yr

... Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID), at the CDC, 1600 Clifton Road, Atlanta, GA, to provide epidemiological and laboratory capacity support. SCOPE OF WORK The Epidemiologist I will ...

ASRT

Microbiologist

Atlanta, GA · On-site

... Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID), at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1600 Clifton Road, Atlanta, GA. SCOPE OF WORK The Microbiologist will provide ...

ASRT, Inc.

Microbiologist

Atlanta, GA · On-site

... Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID), at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1600 Clifton Road, Atlanta, GA. SCOPE OF WORK The Microbiologist will provide ...

ASRT Inc

Microbiologist

Atlanta, GA · On-site

... Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID), at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1600 Clifton Road, Atlanta, GA. SCOPE OF WORK The Microbiologist will provide ...

Bristol Bay Native Corporation

Data Manager

Atlanta, GA · On-site

Eagle Health Analytics (EHA), LLC is working with CDC's National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases to provide remote Data Manager services for the following: TASKS: Data Management ...

brs

Data Manager

Atlanta, GA · On-site

Eagle Health Analytics (EHA), LLC is working with CDC's National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases to provide remote Data Manager services for the following: TASKS: Data Management ...

CDC Foundation

Epidemiologist

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$100 - $125/hr

... detect emerging drug threats. The DOP Office of the Associate Director for Science (OADS) is ... disease and cancer, to infectious diseases like rotavirus and HIV, to emergency responses ...

Goldbelt, Inc.

Senior Bioinformatician

Atlanta, GA

Recommend new analytical methods, software tools, and emerging technologies that improve wastewater ... for infectious diseases and related environmental monitoring programs * Develop and curate ...

Goldbelt, Inc.

Senior Bioinformatician

Atlanta, GA · On-site

Recommend new analytical methods, software tools, and emerging technologies that improve wastewater ... for infectious diseases and related environmental monitoring programs * Develop and curate ...

Goldbelt, Inc.

Senior Bioinformatician

Atlanta, GA · On-site

Recommend new analytical methods, software tools, and emerging technologies that improve wastewater ... for infectious diseases and related environmental monitoring programs * Develop and curate ...

Goldbelt, Inc.

Senior Bioinformatician

Atlanta, GA · On-site

Recommend new analytical methods, software tools, and emerging technologies that improve wastewater ... for infectious diseases and related environmental monitoring programs * Develop and curate ...

Goldbelt, Inc.

Senior Bioinformatician

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$150 - $200/hr

Recommend new analytical methods, software tools, and emerging technologies that improve wastewater ... for infectious diseases and related environmental monitoring programs * Develop and curate ...

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Epidemiologist I

ASRT

Atlanta, GA • On-site

$60K - $68K/yr

Full-time

Posted 8 days ago

Job description

Job Type
Full-time
Description
JOB TITLE: Epidemiologist I
POSITION NUMBER: 2608-17961-EPI-001
POSITION LOCATION: Atlanta, GA, USA
ANTICIPATED START DATE: 4-6 weeks after candidate identification
TRAVEL: As required to fulfill the responsibilities of the position
ASRT, Inc. provides scientific, information management, management consulting, bioinformatics, and administrative program support to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other Federal and private sector clients. The successful candidate will be a full-time employee of ASRT, Inc. and will be assigned to the Mycotic Diseases Branch (MDB), Division of Foodborne, Waterborne, and Environmental Diseases (DFWED), National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID), at the CDC, 1600 Clifton Road, Atlanta, GA, to provide epidemiological and laboratory capacity support.
SCOPE OF WORK
The Epidemiologist I will participate as a team member with MDB staff to provide written materials, determining that deliverables are being provided on time and within budget, and organizing periodic conference calls with Contractor to assess progress.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Provide expert knowledge of infectious disease surveillance (i.e. Valley Fever ) to design and update surveillance systems.
  • Coordinate and provide quality control audits of data. Work will include coordination with internal and external partners.
  • Develop case report forms, user guides, and surveillance databases using REDCap software, SAS and R.
  • Verify human subjects' documents are submitted; tracking continuations and due dates.
  • Perform data analysis, including preparation of 2x2 tables and graphs.
  • Write manuscript drafts and meeting abstracts, approximately 2-5 per year.
  • Design sessions or workshops on fungal diseases at international conferences, approximately 2-5 per year.
  • Develop communication debriefs to update the Mycotic Diseases Branch, and other interested CDC parties on development and activities for Valley Fever and other endemic fungal pathogens.

Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
  • Master of Public Health (MPH), or Master's degree with a concentration in public health.

Required:
  • 2-4 years of work experience in public health.
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills.
  • Quantitative skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Excellent organizational, intrapersonal, writing and speaking skills for working with an interdisciplinary team including scientific and non-scientific collaborators.
  • Experience preparing written documents and giving oral presentations.
  • Strong analytic skills using large databases; experience with analytic programs such as SAS and with RedCap surveillance questionnaire program.

Desirable:
  • Strong background in data management and program evaluation.
  • Global health and health communication experience is desirable.

Language Skills:
  • The candidate must possess excellent oral and written communication skills in English.

REQUIREMENT: Must be a United States citizen or permanent resident or have authorization for employment in the United States.
SALARY: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
To apply for this position:
  • If you are viewing this position on the ASRT Career page, please click on the "Apply" button.
  • If you are viewing this position on a site other than the ASRT Career page, you may use the "click to apply" link, or you may apply by visiting our Career page and searching for the job title and position number listed at the top of this job posting.
  • To view all of our open positions and to apply to job openings in which you may be interested, please visit our Career page at https://www.asrtinc.com/careers.

ASRT, INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER. It is the policy of ASRT, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law, and to take affirmative action in accordance with applicable laws and Executive Orders.
Salary Description
$60,000-$68,000
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Industry

Business management consulting

Company size

51 - 200 Employees

Headquarters location

Smyrna, GA, US

Year founded

2017

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