Epidemiologist jobs in California

Job Title: Epidemiologist

Essential Functions:

1. Develops project methodology and determines research design.

2. Collects epidemiological electronic data files from Indian health programs and state health agencies.

3. Stores and manages the collected data.

4. Generates analysis plans.

5. Performs analyses including data linkages with statistical and spreadsheet programs; interprets analyses and writes analytical sections of study reports.

6. Develop data collection instruments and collects health surveillance

7. Produces both lay and technical reports to present health data.

8. Serves as a coordinator for one or more projects.

9. Develops work scopes and schedules for special projects.

10. Assists in writing complex contracts or grants as needed.

11. Assists in designing and developing simple and complex grant budgets and justifications as needed.

12. Serves as a professional consultant to various organizations and committees.

13. Communicates with Indian health care providers and the Indian community about data and analytical issues.

14. Ensures the accuracy and clarity of analytical information in the EpiCenter.

15. Regular and predictable attendance.

Additional Responsibilities:

1. Maintain a valid, unrestricted California Driver’s license and ability to be insurable under CRIHB’s automobile insurance. If employee has a valid license from another state, he/she must obtain a CA license within 2 months of hiring date.

2. Position requires occasional over night travel.

3. Requires ability to drive up to 7 hours a day.

Qualifications:

1. Master’s degree in Public Health with a concentration in Epidemiology or Biostatistics or some related field is required.

2. Two years of health-related work experience preferred.

3. Strong analytical and writing skills including the ability to produce a well organized and informative extended narrative of analytical methods (providing a sample of written work).

4. Excellent oral communication and presentation skills.

5. Computer skills including the ability to utilize Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Access, Power point, Outlook), and statistical software (i.e., SAS, SPSS, STATA) and the ability to conduct research literature reviews.

Preference in hiring is given to qualified American Indians in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25, U.S. Code, Sections 472 and 473). Applicants claiming Indian Preference must submit Indian verification, certified by Tribe of affiliation or other acceptable documentation of Indian heritage.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $72,319.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 2 years

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• REQUIRED: Applicants claiming Indian Preference must submit Indian verification, certified by Tribe of affiliation or other acceptable documentation of Indian heritage. Are you claiming Indian Preference?

Ability to Relocate:

• Roseville, CA 95661: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Roseville, CA 95661