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Epidemiologist monitors and investigates known or suspected sources and transmission of communicable diseases. Collects, analysis, and interprets disease data using appropriate statistical and research methods. Being an Epidemiologist reviews sterilization, disinfection and waste control techniques and recommends changes as needed. Develops and coordinates effective and practical interventions and procedures to control and prevent disease in the community or facility. Additionally, Epidemiologist typically requires a master's degree of microbiology. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Epidemiologist contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. To be an Epidemiologist typically requires 4 to 7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Surveillance Epidemiologist
  • WiredPeople, Inc.
  • Tallahassee, FL FULL_TIME
  • Overview:

    This Surveillance Epidemiologist is a member of an interdisciplinary team of epidemiologists and public health consultants assisting Florida in reaching its strategic public health goals. Preferred candidates would be located in Tallahassee, Florida. WiredPeople is open to remote candidates residing within Florida state lines.

    Essential Functions:

    • Serve as a subject matter expert on influenza, respiratory syncytial virus, coronavirus disease 2019, and other diseases of public health significance
    • Manage, analyze, and summarize disease surveillance data from a variety of sources and systems, including syndromic surveillance data, mortality data, outbreak data, and laboratory data. Help to improve and implement changes in these systems
    • Manage and report Florida’s data in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) disease surveillance systems
    • Respond to respiratory disease-related inquiries from the media and public
    • Assist county health department (CHD) epidemiologists with investigations of deaths and other disease case investigations. Coordinate laboratory testing and report data to CDC as needed
    • Provide written and verbal guidance to CHD epidemiologists reporting disease outbreaks in Merlin, Florida’s reportable disease surveillance system
    • Review disease outbreak reports in Merlin
    • Assist CHD epidemiologists with conducting respiratory disease surveillance in their counties, including reporting of activity levels to the state
    • Conduct yearly trainings for CHD epidemiologists on disease surveillance. Produce and distribute resource packets to CHDs to support county-level disease surveillance activities
    • Communicate disease surveillance information at regular meetings with colleagues at CHDs and at the state office
    • Coordinate grant-related activities, including ensuring all deliverables are met, submitting quarterly reports, and writing a yearly application
    • Serve as a liaison between the various sections within Florida's public health departments

    Qualifications:

    • MPH, MSPH, MS, or equivalent degree in epidemiology or a health-related field
    • Excellent written and oral communication skills
    • Strong data analysis and data visualization skills and a firm understanding of public health surveillance, syndromic surveillance, and surveillance system evaluation methodologies
    • Experience with analysis software such as SAS, SQL, Access, R, and/or other analytical tools

    WiredPeople provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, WiredPeople complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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Title V Epidemiologist
  • WiredPeople, Inc.
  • Tallahassee, FL FULL_TIME
  • Overview:This Title V Epidemiologist is a member of an interdisciplinary team of epidemiologists and public health consultants assisting Florida in reaching its strategic public health goals. Within t...
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Lead Genomic Epidemiologist Bioinformatician
  • WiredPeople, Inc.
  • Jacksonville, FL FULL_TIME
  • Overview:WiredPeople is seeking to hire a Lead Genomic Epidemiologist Bioinformatician to help support genomic surveillance and outbreak investigations for pathogens of public health concern in Florid...
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Epidemiologist
  • Intelliswift Software
  • Lansdale, PA
  • Location: NJ or PA Personality: • Excellent communications skills • Take initiatives to understand the role. • Curious a...
  • 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Epidemiologist
  • Odyssey Information Services
  • Harrisburg, PA
  • LONG-TERM, ONGOING CONTRACT Duties of this position will include: The Genomic Epidemiologist will apply a wide understan...
  • 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Epidemiologist
  • Blue Signal Search
  • Morrisville, VT
  • Epidemiologist Our client’s organization is a renowned healthcare facility committed to delivering exceptional medical c...
  • 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Epidemiologist
  • Collabera
  • West Point, PA
  • Description Home Search Jobs Job Description Epidemiologist Contract: West Point, Pennsylvania, US Salary: $57.00 Per Ho...
  • 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Epidemiologist
  • ACL Digital
  • Parsippany, NJ
  • Job Title - Sr Manager Drug Safety & Public Health - IV* (Epidemiologist) Location - Parsippany, NJ Duration – 12+ Month...
  • 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Epidemiologist
  • Merck & Co., Inc.
  • Rahway, NJ
  • Summary: Under the general direction of the Patient-Centered Endpoints & Strategy (PaCES) group lead, the Associate Prin...
  • 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Epidemiologist
  • ACL Digital
  • Parsippany, NJ
  • Job Title: RWE Study Epidemiologist Location: REMOTE Duration: 06 Months Description: Study Epidemiologist HIV Role Expe...
  • 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Epidemiologist
  • Crescens Inc.
  • Nashville, TN
  • Job Title: Epidemiologist Location: Nashville, Tennessee Duration:12+Months Job Description: The Epidemiologist 1 positi...
  • 6/8/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About Florida

Florida (/ˈflɒrɪdə/ (listen); Spanish for "land of flowers") is the southernmost contiguous state in the United States. The state is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the northwest by Alabama, to the north by Georgia, to the east by the Atlantic Ocean, and to the south by the Straits of Florida. Florida is the 22nd-most extensive (65,755 sq mi or 170,300 km2), the 3rd-most populous (21,312,211 inhabitants), and the 8th-most densely populated (384.3/sq mi or 148.4/km2) of the U.S. states. Jacksonville is the most populous municipality in the state and the largest city by area in th...
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Income Estimation for Epidemiologist jobs
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What does an Epidemiologist do?

Epidemiologist in Richland, WA
After reading this, you will have a much better idea on whether you will like working as an Epidemiologist or not.
January 28, 2020
Epidemiologist in Montgomery, AL
Epidemiologists provide research-backed data to a variety of public health professionals so they can make informed decisions regarding policy, implementation and evaluation of ongoing events.
October 06, 2019
Epidemiologist in Twin Falls, ID
For instance, epidemiologists that are working for a long time and have gained a lot experience can expect at higher incomes than those who just started in this career field.
December 16, 2019