Epidemiologist Data Analyst Modeling
Epidemiologist Data Analyst Modeling
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Job Description
SUMMARY
Under the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity (ELC) cooperative agreement Heluna Health and the Division of Communicable Disease Control (DCDC) of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) are recruiting for a Epidemiologist / Data Analyst (Modeling) for the Modeling Section.
This position works under the administrative direction of the Research Scientist Supervisor I of the Modeling Section. This position supports the California Department of Public Healths (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by performing a critical role in furthering forecasting and modeling efforts for COVID19 influenza RSV STIs and other priority infectious diseases of interest to the state of California to advance science support public health practice and inform policymaking.
The position responsibilities include conceiving planning and conducting specialized and complex modeling data analysis to support planning as part of both public health emergency and programmatic response. These models and analyses potentially include but are not limited to wastewaterbased nowcasting and forecasting behavioral modeling and equitybased modeling projects.
Must be able to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays.
The salary range for this position is $81600 to $99840 annually depending on experience/ qualifications.
Applicants must submit a cover letter and resume to be considered. Please provide 23 professional references.
If selected for an interview candidates will be expected to demonstrate proficiency in R Python and/or other similar languages. The position will interact and collaborate with several multidisciplinary CDPH teams as well as other internal and external partners as they contribute to the Modeling Sections mission and vision.
If hired for this position you will be required to provide proof that you are fully vaccinated for COVID19 prior to your start date or have a valid religious or medical reason qualifying you for an exemption (that may or may not require an accommodation).
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Serves as an Epidemiologist / Data Analyst with the CDPH Modeling Section.
- Supports epidemiologic analysis data cleaning synthesis model parameterization and calibration under the guidance of senior statisticians and modelers on the team.
- Explores additional methods to further improve or enhance CDPHs early outbreak detection methods and preparedness activities.
- Contributes to the development of forecasting and scenario models that estimate epidemiologic trends.
- Supports the successful completion of research output including text tables and figures for public health presentations reports and published manuscripts.
- Attends meetings with internal and external stakeholders and presents at public health and scientific meetings as required.
- Collaborate effectively with team members.
NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Coordinates and facilitates meetings as required.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned by Modeling Section Chief.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of epidemiological/biostatistical methods is required.
- Intermediate knowledge and use of statistical software such as R and Python are required.
- Knowledge of and skilled in the use of Microsoft Office and GSuite products.
- Ability to perform data entry data cleaning and data quality assessment with attention to detail.
- Strong analytical and problemsolving skills.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with public health and scientific professionals as well as internal partners.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and work well independently and with a team.
- Fluency in spoken and written English.
Education/Experience
- Bachelors degree in public health epidemiology biostatistics bioinformatics or other closely related fields required.
- Masters degree in public health epidemiology biostatistics bioinformatics or other closely related fields preferred.
- Two or more years of experience working in a quantitative public health setting preferred.
- One or more years of experience working as an infectious disease modeler in a public health or academic setting preferred.
Certificates/Licenses/Clearances
- None
Other Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of and skilled in the use of Microsoft Office products including Word Excel Access Outlook and Power Point
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Stand Frequently
Walk Frequently
Sit Frequently
Handling / Fingering Frequently
Reach Outward Occasionally
Reach Above Shoulder Occasionally
Climb Crawl Kneel Bend Occasionally
Lift / Carry Occasionally Up to 30 lbs
Push/Pull Occasionally Up to 30 lbs
See (Vision) Constantly
Taste/ Smell Not Applicable
Constantly 5 hrs/day)
Frequently 2 5 hrs/day)
Occasionally 0 2 hrs/day)
Not Applicable Not required for essential functions
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Remote/Hybrid. Must have functioning WiFi/Internet access at the remote location.
EEOC STATEMENT
It is the policy of Heluna Health to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to age 40 and over) national origin or ancestry race color religion sex gender sexual orientation pregnancy or perceived pregnancy reproductive health decision making physical or mental disability medical condition (including cancer or a record or history of cancer) AIDS or HIV genetic information or characteristics veteran status or military service.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
