Surveillance Epidemiologist I - School of Medicine, Infectious Diseases

Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supports Emerging Infections Program (EIP) surveillance program and special studies in Emory University's School of Medicine through data collection, entry, and management.
• Manages one or more specific EIP program areas but will also provide general EIP support.
• Ensures high-quality surveillance following EIP best practices in data acquisition and quality procedures.
• Collects, enters, and manages surveillance data in databases such as REDCap, SendSS, etc.
• Retrieves, transports, and sends packaged laboratory specimens to EIP, federal and state laboratories.
• Communicates with healthcare facilities to collect and verify epidemiologic information and specimens.
• Assists in data edits and case report form validation.
• Performs general office duties such as filing, faxing, and scanning documents.
• Conducts telephone interviews and supports special studies.
• Complies with all ethical guidelines for scientific and human subjects' research.
• Completes basic SE job duties in their project areas or others.
• Performs related program area responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Public Health or related scientific field from an accredited school and 2+ years of public health experience required, or an equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Medical record experience preferred.
• Database management experience preferred.
• SAS and/or R experience preferred.
• Power BI experience desirable.
• EIP or health department experience desirable.

NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs.  Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department. This role requires residency in the state of GA. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee. 

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).

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