Epidemiologist II - Entomology and Ecology Team (EET)

Description of Responsibilities

• Provide Level II (Mid-Level) epidemiology and surveillance support services to the Bacterial Diseases Branch.
• Support includes activities such as epidemiologic data collection, management, and analysis; scientific writing and dissemination; project coordination and protocol support; vaccine policy support; collaboration with external partners; quality assurance; and coordination of surveillance, prevention, and public health response activities.
• Perform epidemiologic data collection, analysis, and manuscript preparation activities to support public health practices related to bacterial vector-borne disease surveillance, prevention, and control.
• Support data management and analysis, including supporting the collection, cleaning, analysis, and interpretation of epidemiologic data using appropriate statistical methods for surveillance, research, and program evaluation.
• Provide scientific writing support, including preparation of tables, slides, abstracts, conference materials, and manuscript contributions, including data cleaning, statistical analysis, and drafting of technical content.
• Maintain scientific integrity by adhering to ethical and scientific standards and completing required training, including ethics and human subjects research training.
• Participate in meetings and provide communication support to inform federal agencies, national, state, and local health agencies, and other stakeholders regarding research findings and project activities.
• Provide project coordination and oversight support, including assisting in the development of study protocols and supporting IRB and OMB approval and renewal processes; coordinating multiple epidemiologic projects concurrently; and maintaining communication with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment with project objectives.
• Provide scientific meeting support, including scheduling virtual and in-person meetings; preparing agendas and supporting materials; capturing meeting minutes and action items; and distributing meeting summaries within one (1) week of each meeting.
• Support science dissemination by assisting in the preparation of technical reports and presentations summarizing project status, findings, and recommendations.
• Provide quality assurance and methodological support by promoting scientific rigor, ensuring data quality, and supporting adherence to epidemiologic best practices across projects.
• Support development of materials for professional organizations by gathering input from subject matter experts, coordinating document reviews, and preparing summary documents regarding Lyme disease vaccines and other preventive measures.
• Provide meeting support for vaccine-related activities, including scheduling meetings, preparing agendas and materials, capturing meeting minutes, and distributing summaries within one (1) week of each meeting.
• Support development of scientific summaries and communications by coordinating with subject matter experts and preparing materials related to vaccine performance and prevention strategies for use by professional organizations and stakeholders.
• Provide communication support related to public health guidance development for Lyme disease vaccines and other preventive measures.
• Provide administrative, logistical, and epidemiologic support for public health response activities for DVBD and CDC, including emergency response efforts.
• Support data collection, entry, and case follow-up activities in coordination with CDC staff and state and local health departments.
• Provide timely responses to inquiries regarding subject matter expertise and CDC resources, as directed.
• May be required to support activities outside of standard business hours, including evenings, weekends, or holidays, within the established labor-hour structure, based on program needs.

Required Degree/Education/Certification

• Bachelor's of Science in Biology, Chemistry, Math, Public Health, Epidemiology, Data Analytics, or related field

Required Skills and Experience

• Proficiency in standard office software applications, including Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, and Word), as required to perform assigned tasks.
• Ability to communicate effectively and interact professionally with CDC personnel and external partners.
• Knowledgeable of laboratory safety, quality management, and access requirements.
• Willing and able to complete required medical clearances, health screenings, or fit testing necessary to perform laboratory duties in accordance with CDC policies.
• Minimum of three to five (3-5) years’ epidemiological work experience.
• Strong data analysis skills and a firm understanding of public health surveillance and surveillance system evaluation methodologies.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organization skills.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Prior experience supporting and adherence of the CDC Institutional Review Board (IRB) requirements and applicable federal regulations.
• The Contractor shall not engage in human subjects research activities without prior approval.
• Competence in SAS and R analysis software preferred.
• Experience with MS Access databases and GIS software preferred.