Senior Epidemiologist Jobs in Decatur, GA (NOW HIRING)

Westat is a leader in research, data collection and analysis, technical assistance, evaluation, and communications. Our evidence-based findings help clients in government and the private sector accelerate advancements in health, education, transportation, and social and economic policy. Our dedication to improving lives through research and our approach to projects grounded in investigative curiosity, statistical and data rigor, adaptive methods, and advanced technology are why clients find exceptional value in our work.

Westat is seeking an experienced epidemiologist to provide key support and oversight on a range of research projects involving epidemiological, administrative, and clinical datasets. Working closely with external and internal project teams, you will contribute to analytic planning, support implementation of data analyses, and provide epidemiological expertise across projects. The role includes contributing to scientific peer-reviewed publications, translating complex findings into actionable insights for clinical, regulatory, and executive stakeholders, and supporting clear decision-making and dissemination. In addition, you will contribute to the development of code and algorithms that can be shared internally to address defined epidemiologic and evaluation questions, ensuring results are scientifically robust and study methods are well documented. 
This is a full-time position to work on site at our office in Atlanta, Georgia at least 1-2 days/week and from your home office 3-4 days/week. 
Job Responsibilities:

• Support development and implementation of statistical analysis plans, including coordination with data management teams on database design, selection of statistical methods, project timelines, and formats for presenting results.
• Support the management and execution of multiple concurrent, complex projects, including data management, analytical programming, and quality control processes to ensure consistency and scientific rigor across survey, epidemiologic surveillance, and clinical research workflows.
• Contribute to statistical analyses for epidemiological and clinical research projects, including preparation of formatted tables and outputs, verification of results, and ensuring the quality and integrity of analyses and project deliverables.
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills through preparation of reports and analytical deliverables, participation in internal project meetings, and presentation of findings to internal and external audiences.
• Serve as an epidemiological resource to project teams and collaborate with clients and external investigators.
• Support development of automated reporting, dashboards, and data visualizations to strengthen monitoring, interim analyses, and stakeholder communication (e.g., R Markdown/Tableau).

• Master's degree in epidemiology or biostatistics
• A minimum of 8 experience in government contracting, preferably with federal health care agencies (e.g., CDC, NIH).
• Advanced proficiency with SAS and R for epidemiologic analyses and experience working across mixed data sources (surveillance, survey, administrative, clinical).

• Demonstrated experience identifying and resolving analytic issues using problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, including query resolution, interim monitoring, and data integrity checks across multicenter studies.
• Ability to communicate complex statistical concepts clearly to audiences with and without formal statistical training and translate results for clinical, regulatory, and executive stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to establish effective working relationships, collaborate as part of a research team, and provide technical assistance to partners and cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated writing and communication skills, including contributions to peer-reviewed manuscripts and analytic reports.
• Experience supporting clinical research programs, including data management oversight and regulatory-ready documentation.

Westat offers a well-rounded and comprehensive benefits program focused on wellness and work/life balance. Subject to plan requirements, employees may participate in:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Vacation Leave  (15 days per year)
• Sick Leave  (9 days per year)
• Holiday Leave (7 government holidays and 2 floating holidays per year)
• Professional Development
• Health Advocate
• Employee Assistance Program
• Travel Accident Insurance
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account

Any offer of employment may be contingent upon receipt of acceptable results from a post-offer background screening, if required for the specific position, which may include, for example, identity verification, employment history, motor vehicle driving record history, and criminal or sexual offender records history. Any background screening results will be evaluated through an individualized assessment based on the individual's specific record and the duties and requirements of the position.

This opportunity will be posted for a minimum of 5 days and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.

Employment Eligibility: This is a U.S.-based position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Westat does not offer employment-based visa sponsorship (including H-1B sponsorship) for this role. Depending on project requirements, some positions may require employees to meet specific residency criteria.

Westat is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable law. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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