Job title: Epidemiologist

Location: [Company location]

Reports to: [Epidemiology Program Manager or Director of Public Health]

Employment type: [Full-time]

Job summary:

We're looking for an Epidemiologist to study patterns of disease and health outcomes for [company name]. The right person designs sound studies, analyzes health data, and shares clear findings with leaders and the public.

Epidemiologists help organizations spot outbreaks, measure health risks, and direct programs where they're needed most. Their work guides public health decisions, policy, and resource planning.

Key responsibilities:

• Run disease surveillance and monitor reportable conditions, trends, and outbreaks.
• Investigate outbreaks through case interviews, contact tracing, and field data collection.
• Design cohort, case-control, and cross-sectional studies.
• Clean, manage, and analyze health data using [SAS, R, Stata, or Python].
• Build maps, charts, and dashboards using tools such as [ArcGIS or Tableau].
• Write reports, data briefs, and manuscripts for leaders, partners, and the public.
• Present findings to health officials, community groups, and policymakers.
• Manage case data in surveillance systems such as [NEDSS or the state reporting system].
• Protect data privacy and follow HIPAA [or local privacy law] and IRB requirements.
• Support program evaluation and grant reporting.

• Master's degree in Epidemiology, Public Health (MPH), Biostatistics, or a related field; PhD [preferred for senior roles].
• [X]+ years of experience in epidemiology, public health surveillance, or health research.
• Proficiency in statistical software such as SAS, R, or Stata.
• Experience with study design and biostatistical methods.
• Experience writing technical reports or peer-reviewed publications.
• Certified in Public Health (CPH) credential, preferred.

• Data analysis and biostatistics.
• Outbreak investigation.
• Data visualization.
• Scientific writing.
• Clear communication with non-technical audiences.
• Problem-solving.

• CDC Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) or similar field training [such as UKHSA field epidemiology training (UK), the MAE program (AU), or NCDC FETP (India)].
• Experience with Python or SQL.
• Experience in [infectious disease, chronic disease, or environmental health].

• [Health, dental, and vision insurance, or private medical cover]
• [Retirement plan, such as a 401(k), pension, or superannuation]
• [Paid time off and holidays]
• [Professional development and conference support]
• [Salary range]