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Goldbelt, Inc.

Epidemiologist III

Atlanta, GA · On-site +1

This role will encompass the provision of expertise related to disease epidemiology and ... Communicate with staff at CDC and those at remote sites to ensure compliance with protocol, secure ...

Goldbelt Apex

Epidemiologist III

Atlanta, GA · On-site +1

This role will encompass the provision of expertise related to disease epidemiology and ... Communicate with staff at CDC and those at remote sites to ensure compliance with protocol, secure ...

Instant Serve LLC

Epidemiologist

Nashville, TN · Remote

Remote Duration: 12 Months Contract (with possible extension) Remote Position Description: The client is currently recruiting an Epidemiologist to assist in the coordination of communicable disease ...

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How much do remote chronic disease epidemiologist jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote chronic disease 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 is a remote chronic disease epidemiologist?

A Remote Chronic Disease Epidemiologist is a public health professional who studies patterns, causes, and effects of chronic diseases—such as diabetes, heart disease, and cancer—while working from a location outside of a traditional office or laboratory setting. They collect and analyze health data to identify trends and risk factors, develop prevention strategies, and inform healthcare policy decisions. Remote work allows them to use digital tools and databases to collaborate with other researchers, public health officials, and organizations across different regions. This role is essential for improving population health and managing the burden of chronic diseases.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a remote chronic disease epidemiologist?

To thrive as a Remote Chronic Disease Epidemiologist, you need a solid background in epidemiology, biostatistics, and public health, typically supported by a master's or doctoral degree in epidemiology or a related field. Familiarity with statistical analysis software such as SAS, R, or SPSS, as well as experience with data visualization tools and public health surveillance systems, is essential. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective written and verbal communication are important soft skills for remote collaboration and reporting. These skills and qualifications enable accurate analysis and reporting of chronic disease trends, which are crucial for informing public health interventions and policy decisions.

What are some common challenges faced by remote chronic disease epidemiologists, and how can they be addressed?

Remote chronic disease epidemiologists often encounter challenges such as coordinating data collection across multiple sites, ensuring data quality, and maintaining effective communication with public health teams. These challenges can be addressed by leveraging secure digital collaboration tools, establishing clear protocols for data management, and scheduling regular virtual check-ins with team members. Additionally, staying updated on the latest epidemiological methods and public health guidelines can help remote epidemiologists adapt to changing project needs and ensure their work remains impactful.
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Infographic showing various Remote Chronic Disease Epidemiologist job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $85,222 per year, or $41 per hour.

Senior Chronic Disease Prevention Specialist

Battelle Memorial Institute

Atlanta, GA • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 10 days ago

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8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 26 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

45th of 121 rated laboratories

Job description

Battelle is guided by a founding mission. We invest our knowledge, talents and resources, helping our customers achieve their most important goals. We apply scientific rigor and creativity, succeeding where others may fail and we invest in our communities, making the world better for generations to come. All of us share a common purpose: to solve the greatest challenges of today and tomorrow.
We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.
To support our mission, the Health Research and Analytics (HRA) business line is currently seeking a full-time Senior Chronic Disease Prevention Specialist to support our government customer. This position is contingent upon contract award. This position is anticipated to support a new contract currently pending award and is subject to contract award and funding.
Job Summary
Battelle is seeking a subject matter expert (SME) in chronic disease prevention to support the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP). The SME will provide strategic and technical expertise across NCCDPHP's chronic disease prevention portfolio by delivering expert consultation, supporting literature reviews and manuscript development, assessing current and future program needs, facilitating change management initiatives, and guiding implementation of evidence-based public health strategies. The successful candidate will coordinate multidisciplinary activities, develop integrated program and service approaches, build effective cross-functional support structures, and provide leadership across multiple client engagements to ensure the delivery of high-quality, timely products and services that advance CDC's chronic disease prevention and health promotion mission.
This role requires recognized expertise in chronic disease prevention and health promotion, with demonstrated experience working with CDC or other federal public health organizations. The position is remote with proximity to Atlanta, GA preferred, and travel to Washington, DC and Columbus, OH required.
Responsibilities
  • Serve as a technical authority and trusted advisor to CDC and other public health stakeholders.
  • Provide expert consultation and analysis on chronic disease epidemiology, surveillance, prevention, intervention design, implementation, and program strategy.
  • Lead or contribute to literature reviews, environmental scans, evidence syntheses, technical reports, manuscripts, presentations, and scientific products.
  • Assess current-state program operations, stakeholder roles, workflows, evidence use, and performance; develops future-state recommendations, strategic roadmaps, and implementation plans.
  • Plan and facilitate change management activities including stakeholder engagement, readiness assessments, communications, implementation support, adoption monitoring, and organizational transition planning.
  • Apply quality controls to deliverables, including methodological review, source verification, citation review, version control, and senior scientific review to ensure timely and high-quality outputs.
  • Guide implementation of chronic disease prevention and health promotion strategies and management of technical support services supporting the NCCDPHP chronic disease prevention portfolio.
  • Develop integrated product and service strategies; provide scientific analysis, interpretation of evidence, and strategic recommendations to support portfolio goals and decision-making.
  • Create workplans, governance structures, decision frameworks, review processes, and implementation approaches for project components while ensuring alignment with broader program objectives.
  • Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and multifaceted program activities; develop integrated scientific, technical, and operational strategies that connect stakeholder needs, resources, and performance goals.
  • Build and sustain cross-functional teams, collaborate across disciplines, facilitate stakeholder engagement, and establish processes that support efficient delivery of technical assistance and subject matter expertise.
  • Provide leadership across multiple client engagements, establish overarching technical vision, manage interdependencies and risks, and ensure alignment across concurrent chronic disease prevention initiatives.

Key Qualifications
  • Master's degree or higher in public health, epidemiology, chronic disease prevention, health promotion, behavioral or social science, implementation science, health policy, medicine, nursing, or a related field.
  • At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in public health research, chronic health prevention, surveillance, implementation, or a closely related area.
  • Documented experience working at or with CDC, another federal health agency, or a comparable public health organization.
  • Relevant licensing, certification, credential, publication history, or other evidence of recognized subject matter expertise.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Doctoral degree in public health, epidemiology, chronic health prevention, behavioral or social science, implementation science, health policy, medicine, nursing, or a related field.
  • Experience directly supporting CDC, NCCDPHP, or federally funded chronic disease prevention programs, cooperative agreements, or technical assistance initiatives.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
  • Record of peer-reviewed publications, technical reports, or scientific presentations.
  • Experience developing strategic plans, organizational assessments, and change management initiatives.
  • Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing complex public health programs or initiatives.

Benefits: Live an Extraordinary Life
We care about your well-being, not just on the job. Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life.
  • Balance life through a compressed work schedule: Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off-giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time.
  • Enjoy enhanced work flexibility, including a hybrid arrangement: You have options for where and when you work. Our Together with Flexibility model allows you to work 60% in-office and 40% remote, with Monday and Tuesday as common in-office days, dependent on team and position needs .
  • Take time to recharge: You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated.
  • Prioritize wellness: Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.
  • Better together: Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.
  • Build your financial future: Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that.
  • Advance your education: Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.

A Work Environment Where You Succeed
For brilliant minds in science, technology, engineering and business operations, Battelle is the place to do the greatest good by solving humanity's most pressing challenges and creating a safer, healthier and more secure world.
You will have the opportunity to thrive in a culture that inspires you to:
  • Apply your talent to challenging and meaningful projects
  • Receive select funding to pursue ideas in scientific and technological discovery
  • Partner with world-class experts in a collaborative environment
  • Nurture and develop the next generation of scientific leaders
  • Give back to and improve our communities

Battelle is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Battelle.
The above statements are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, activities and skills required of staff members. No statement herein is intended to imply any authorities to commit Battelle unless special written permission is granted by Battelle's Legal Department.
For more information about our other openings, please visit www.battelle.org/careers

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