Goldbelt Professional Services LLC is hiring: Epidemiologist II in Atlanta

Summary: As an Epidemiologist II the candidate shall perform specified portions of scientific work involving vaccine effectiveness and analyses, case surveillance data, special investigations support, and communications/services to public health partners.

Essential Job Functions: Lead studies about vaccine effectiveness, including coordinating with partners to facilitate execution of shared studies. Develop study design under supervisor and perform analyses pertaining to vaccine effectiveness analyses and other analyses. Conduct cleaning and analyses on surveillance data to assist in the identification of cases/clusters or concerns for investigations. Provide support for case-based surveillance systems; working with the pox Epidemiology team and external/state partners to assist in the advancement of national case surveillance. Conduct cleaning and analyses on surveillance data to assist in the identification of cases/clusters or concerns for investigations. Manage data for multiple clinical studies, including vaccine effectiveness studies. Write manuscripts, communications, or emails that facilitate partner engagement. Provide assistance on database design, management, and analyses for epidemiology projects within the branch and for special investigations. Communications to public health professionals via the development of materials and participation in trainings and meetings. Provide service to clinicians, public health officials, and citizens for the poxvirus phone duty.

Qualifications: Necessary Skills and Knowledge: Working knowledge of public health research, epidemiologic studies, case-based surveillance, and study coordination practices. Demonstrated ability to coordinate study and surveillance activities across multidisciplinary teams and external public health partners. Experience cleaning, validating, organizing, and managing surveillance or research data to support case identification, cluster review, investigations, and study activities. Knowledge of database management, data quality assurance, and maintenance of accurate study and surveillance records. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of Microsoft Access and statistical or analytical software such as SAS, SPSS, R, or similar tools. Strong organizational and project coordination skills, including tracking study activities, managing deadlines, maintaining documentation, and balancing multiple priorities. Strong written and verbal communication skills for interacting with clinicians, public health officials, state and local partners, study teams, and members of the public. Ability to develop study materials, training resources, presentations, surveillance summaries, technical documentation, and scientific reports. Ability to support public health consultation and phone-duty activities by collecting relevant information, accurately documenting interactions, and appropriately communicating or escalating concerns.

Minimum Qualifications: Associates or Bachelors Degree in public health, epidemiology, biological sciences, health sciences, clinical research, or a closely related field. 3-5 years of relevant experience Ability to obtain and maintain CDC Public Trust Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree in public health, epidemiology, biological sciences, health sciences, clinical research, or a closely related field. Approximately 5-7 years of experience supporting or coordinating public health, epidemiologic, clinical, or research studies. Experience supporting infectious disease surveillance, outbreak investigations, cluster investigations, or other communicable disease activities. Experience working with case-based surveillance systems or public health data platforms at the local, state, or federal level. Familiarity with DCIPHER or comparable public health surveillance, case-management, or data-integration systems. Experience collaborating with state health departments, local health departments, federal public health programs, healthcare providers, or other external partners. Experience contributing to manuscripts, abstracts, peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, or other scientific products. Experience developing or delivering training and technical assistance to public health professionals or research partners. Prior experience with CDC.

Pay and Benefits: At Goldbelt, we value and reward our team's dedication and hard work. We provide a competitive base salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience. As an employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.