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Epidemiologist

Nashville, TN · On-site

$43/hr

Epidemiologist Job Overview: The Tennessee Department of Health's Division of Family Health and ... Indemnity Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance * Term Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability ...

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Epidemiologist

Nashville, TN

$37/hr

Epidemiologist Job Overview: The Tennessee Department of Health's Division of Family Health and ... Indemnity Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance * Term Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability ...

Quality Staffing

Epidemiologist

Nashville, TN

$43/hr

Epidemiologist Job Overview: The Tennessee Department of Health's Division of Family Health and ... Indemnity Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance * Term Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability ...

Quality Staffing

Epidemiologist

Nashville, TN · On-site

$37/hr

Epidemiologist Job Overview: The Tennessee Department of Health's Division of Family Health and ... Indemnity Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance * Term Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability ...

Lancesoft INC

Epidemiologist

Oak Hill, NY · Remote

$60 - $65/hr

Epidemiologist Location: Durham, NC/ Remote Duration: 07 months Core/Regular work hours Description ... medical history data ascertainment. * Contribute to medication safety evaluation: provide ...

University of Minnesota

Epidemiologist

Minneapolis, MN

$112K - $145K/yr

About the Job The Division of Epidemiology & Community Health, School of Public Health, University ... Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans * Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending ...

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Epidemiologist

Nashville, TN · On-site

$36/hr

Epidemiologist Job Overview: The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) is seeking an Epidemiologist ... Medical Operations Coordination Centers (MOCCs) * Stockpile/Cache management systems * National ...

Quality Staffing

Epidemiologist

Nashville, TN · On-site

$36/hr

Epidemiologist Job Overview: The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) is seeking an Epidemiologist ... Medical Operations Coordination Centers (MOCCs) * Stockpile/Cache management systems * National ...

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How much do medical epidemiologist jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for medical epidemiologist in the United States is $85,222.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $64,000.00 and $101,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are medical epidemiologists?

Medical epidemiologists are public health professionals who study patterns, causes, and effects of diseases and health conditions in populations. They collect and analyze data to identify health risks, track disease outbreaks, and develop strategies to prevent and control illnesses. Medical epidemiologists often work for government agencies, research institutions, or healthcare organizations and play a critical role in informing public health policies and interventions.

How does a Medical Epidemiologist typically collaborate with public health teams and other professionals during an outbreak investigation?

During an outbreak investigation, Medical Epidemiologists work closely with multidisciplinary public health teams, including data analysts, laboratory scientists, healthcare providers, and local health officials. They coordinate the collection and interpretation of epidemiological data, communicate findings to stakeholders, and help design interventions to control the spread of disease. Collaboration is essential for ensuring a rapid and effective response, and Medical Epidemiologists often serve as key liaisons between field teams and decision-makers. This environment fosters strong teamwork, continuous learning, and opportunities for leadership in managing public health crises.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Medical Epidemiologist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Medical Epidemiologist, you need a strong background in public health, epidemiology, and biostatistics, often supported by an MPH or related advanced degree. Familiarity with statistical analysis software (such as SAS, SPSS, or R), data management systems, and disease surveillance tools is typically required. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication skills are valuable soft skills in this position. These competencies are crucial for accurately identifying health trends, informing public health decisions, and effectively collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

What is the difference between Medical Epidemiologist vs Public Health Epidemiologist?

AspectMedical EpidemiologistPublic Health Epidemiologist
CredentialsMedical degree (MD or DO), often with epidemiology trainingMaster's or Doctorate in Public Health or Epidemiology
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, research institutions, government health agenciesCommunity health programs, government agencies, research organizations
Employer & IndustryHospitals, healthcare systems, CDC, WHOPublic health departments, NGOs, research institutes
Primary FocusClinical disease investigation, patient-centered researchPopulation health, disease prevention, health policy

Medical Epidemiologists primarily focus on clinical aspects of disease within individual patients and healthcare settings, often requiring medical degrees. Public Health Epidemiologists concentrate on disease patterns in populations, emphasizing prevention and health policies. Both roles are vital in public health but differ in their scope and work environment.

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What states have the most Medical Epidemiologist jobs? States with the most job openings for Medical Epidemiologist jobs include:
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Infographic showing various Medical Epidemiologist job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 66% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 31% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 82% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 16% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $85,222 per year, or $41 per hour.

Epidemiologist

Quality Staffing

Nashville, TN • On-site

$43/hr

Contractor

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

Posted 10 days ago

Job description

Quality Staffing, Inc., also doing business as Goddard Mason Executive Search, a leading full-service employment agency matching qualified talent with some of the area's top companies, is seeking an experienced Epidemiologist to work through our agency as a contract employee with the Tennessee Department of Health (TN DOH) located in Nashville, TN.  This is a hybrid position working from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday for a total of 37.5 hours per week. The pay rate for this position is $43.00 per hour.   
 
Epidemiologist Job Overview:
The Tennessee Department of Health's Division of Family Health and Wellness is seeking an Epidemiologist 1 for the Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs section in Nashville. This position will be responsible for professional scientific and epidemiological assessments of considerable difficulty for the Community Health Access and Navigation in Tennessee (CHANT initiative). This hybrid position will require some in-person attendance so candidates must be local to the Nashville area.
 
Epidemiologist Key Responsibilities:
  • Preparing routine reports of program participation and outcomes to internal and external partners.
  • Implementing SAS code changes and REDCap project changes as monitoring guidance evolves or processes change.
  • Providing technical assistance to non-technical staff (e.g., REDCap system, SOP/task guidance, etc.).
  • Writing independent code and testing output for accuracy.
  • Pulling, cleaning, and submitting recurring CHANT reports (weekly, monthly, quarterly) in a timely manner.
  • Working closely with MCH Programs Team to effectively support MCH surveillance projects and create data outputs and visualizations for CHANT data.
  • Providing quick response of data inquiries and providing information of CHANT data to the regional teams, leadership, stakeholders and other public health partners.
  • Fulfilling ad-hoc data and/or analysis reports.
  • Translating programmatic requirements into the development of appropriate data collection.

Education & Experience Requirements for Epidemiologist position:
  • Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in epidemiology, public health biostatistics, statistics or health information OR
  • Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in health science, biomedical science or environmental science field with experience equivalent to two (2) years of professional experience in epidemiology, biostatistics, statistics, health informatics health sciences, biomedical sciences or environmental sciences.
  • Ability to work remotely as well as coming into the Nashville office monthly or as needed.
  • Proficient in managing electronic data and navigating complex databases with strong attention to detail.
  • Demonstrated experiences in customer service and working on teams.
  • Proficient in statistical software programming, such as SAS.
  • Experience in public health and health data such as vital records or health survey data (preferred).
  • Experience in deployment or implementation of application systems or related field (preferred).
  • Foundation in system design, analysis and evaluation.

Benefits Include:
  • Weekly Pay/Comparable Wages
  • Major Medical Insurance
  • Indemnity Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Term Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability
 
Interested?  Here is how to apply:
  • Click on “Apply Now” and complete the process.
  • This job closes on 6/12/26 (or when the position is filled) and will no longer accept resumes after this date.
 
Quality Staffing, Inc. and our subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.
Education:Master (MA, MS...)Employment Type: CONTRACTOR

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