The Epidemiologist I will support ongoing development and research within the Epidemiology research program. This individual will function as an effective project manager and key contact for multi-site studies. The Epidemiologist I will assist investigators with study planning and implementation, scientific presentations, and manuscript writing and publication. This individuals responsibilities include coordination of research study teams, data management and analytic support, assistance with study design, protocol development, grant writing, scientific presentations, and manuscript preparation.
This position will support epidemiology and vaccine research with a major focus on the Vaccine Safety Datalink, a CDC-funded research program. The epidemiologist will function as a project manager, research collaborator, and key contact for VSD based research. Major responsibilities will include: a) coordination of research studies, b) data management and analytic support, c) assistance with study design, protocol development, grant writing and d) ensuring compliance with IRB and privacy rules. The masters epidemiologist will assist with manuscript writing and data analysis using SAS. Opportunities will be available to serve as coauthor on research publications, and present study results at investigator meetings or scientific conferences. The masters epidemiologist will interact frequently with collaborators at CDC and other VSD sites. This position will be supervised by the VSD principal investigators.
The VSD project is a collaboration between the CDC Immunization Safety Office and nine health care research organizations: www.cdc.gov/vaccinesafety/ensuringsafety/monitoring/vsd/index.html. The VSD was established in 1990 to monitor immunization safety and address the gaps in scientific knowledge about rare and serious events following immunization. The VSD project includes a large linked database that uses administrative data sources at each site to conduct vaccine safety research. VSD studies link electronic immunization data with clinical outcomes (outpatient, inpatient and ED diagnoses) and use a variety of study designs to identify vaccine-associated adverse events. The VSD also conducts population based active surveillance to monitor vaccine adverse events in near-real time. New VSD research activities include planning for near-real time assessment of adverse events after Covid-19 vaccination, and a study to identify vaccine-mediated enhanced disease in Covid-19 vaccine recipients.
The Marshfield VSD study team includes MD/PhD researchers, biostatisticians, programmers, and research coordinators. Additional opportunities may be available to work on other research projects in the areas of infectious disease, cancer, and chronic disease epidemiology.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
For positions requiring education beyond a high school diploma or equivalent, educational qualifications must be from an institution whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education and Accreditation.
Minimum Required:
Education qualifications must be from a school whose accreditation is recognized by Marshfield Clinic.
Minimum Required: Master of Public Health, or Masters, or equivalent degree in epidemiology or related field is required. Training in statistics and use of statistical software is required.
Preferred/Optional: None
EXPERIENCE
Minimum Required: Knowledge of modern quantitative epidemiologic methods. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience with one or more statistical software packages. Previous work experience in scientific research or public health practice. This may include work experience during a training program.
The ideal candidate will have strong analytic and communication skills with work experience in epidemiology research or public health practice; this may include work experience during a training program. Prior experience in vaccine-related research will publications are desirable. Experience working on collaborative research teams is preferred. Self-directed individual who is able to problem solve and work independently to coordinate VSD program activities.
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