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As of Sep 3, 2026, the average yearly pay for per diem infectious disease epidemiologist in the United States is $220,167.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $170,000.00 and $250,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Per Diem Infectious Disease Epidemiologist is a public health professional who investigates and analyzes patterns and causes of infectious diseases on an as-needed or temporary basis. They typically work for health departments, hospitals, or research organizations, stepping in during disease outbreaks or when extra support is required. Their duties include data collection, outbreak investigation, developing prevention strategies, and providing expertise to control the spread of infections. Per diem roles offer flexibility for both the employer and the employee, often without the commitment of full-time employment.

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As a Per Diem Infectious Disease Epidemiologist, you may be called upon to support outbreak investigations, conduct surveillance of emerging infections, or analyze epidemiological data for public health agencies. Assignments can vary widely depending on current public health needs—one week you might assist with contact tracing for a local outbreak, while another week you could be analyzing trends in hospital-acquired infections. The per diem structure often means flexibility but also variability in workload, so adaptability and readiness to quickly engage with different teams and projects are essential.

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To thrive as a Per Diem Infectious Disease Epidemiologist, you need strong analytical skills, expertise in epidemiological methods, and an advanced degree in public health or a related field. Familiarity with statistical software (such as SAS, R, or SPSS), data management systems, and sometimes certification in infection control (CIC) are typically required. Excellent communication, adaptability, and collaboration are crucial soft skills for effective outbreak response and teamwork. These competencies are vital for timely, accurate disease surveillance and implementing interventions that protect public health.

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Infographic showing various Per Diem Infectious Disease Epidemiologist job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 25% As Needed, 25% Full Time, and 50% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $220,167 per year, or $105.8 per hour.

Communicable Disease Epidemiologist

Fairfield County, OH

Lancaster, OH • On-site

$22 - $29.17/hr

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This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

Salary: $22.00 - $29.17 Hourly
Location : 1550 Sheridan Drive, Lancaster 43130, OH
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 00990
Department: HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Opening Date: 08/14/2026
Closing Date: 8/31/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
Under general direction from the Nursing Director, the Communicable Disease Specialist conducts case and contact investigations, reinforces education, and follow-up for clients with infectious diseases to reduce the incidence and prevalence of communicable diseases.
*This position requires to be on site*
Duties
  • Investigates reportable infectious diseases as guided by the Ohio Infectious Disease Control Manual.
  • Monitors various infectious disease surveillance systems (i.e., epicenter anomalies, ODRS, etc.) for significant disease trends and early detection of emerging infectious diseases in sensitive areas (food handling, child care, and adult care).
  • Investigates, coordinates, and/or assists with all reported disease outbreaks or illness clusters.
  • Collects and analyzes reportable infectious disease data for the quarterly and annual disease reports.
  • Responds to public inquiries from schools, institutions, businesses, individuals, etc. regarding infectious disease concerns.
  • Interviews and re-interviews persons infected with or suspected of having a communicable or infectious disease to determine the source of the transmission.
  • Serves as a primary contact for Class A diseases reported outside of normal business hours.
  • Assists with maintaining the agency Health Alert Network and assists with reviews/updates of the Health Alert Network Standard Operating Guidelines.
  • Interprets and implements local, state, and federal guidelines related to infectious disease control.
  • Develops and extracts reports from databases for delivery to internal and external partners.
  • Participates in public health emergency activities as needed. Serves as a member of the Epi team.
  • Collaborates with internal and external partners on special projects as assigned.
  • Provides and participates in professional education activities.
  • Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable OSHA safety standards that pertain to the essential functions of the position and all agency safety procedures
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in biological sciences, environmental health, nursing, social work, or public health.
  • Basic knowledge of infectious disease transmission, prevention and epidemiology principles. Prior public health or communicable disease experience is preferred.
  • Completion of at least one graduate level epidemiology course or CDC principles of epidemiology within the first 90 days of employment.
  • Training in Emergency Preparedness to be completed upon hiring.
  • Valid Ohio Driver's License.

Supplemental Information
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
FCHD is a smoke free building; employees are prohibited from smoking anywhere on the property. Most time is spent sitting; however, mobility to access records, greet public, visit client's homes, and operate equipment is required.
Driving to visit other offices, client's homes, and to present information to groups and agencies in various locations and settings.
Frequent telephone conversations, face to face discussions, and contract with others.

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