Public Health Epidemiologist
CDC FoundationChapel Hill, North Carolina, United States
Posted April 9, 2026
86519 - 86519 USD
Full Time
About the Company
The CDC Foundation helps the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) save and improve lives by unleashing the power of collaboration between CDC, philanthropies, corporations, organizations, and individuals to protect the health, safety and security of America and the world.
Job Description
This position serves as an HAI epidemiologist for the SHARPPS Program. The position requires considerable knowledge of the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) and proficiency in statistical analysis software.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Epidemiology or closely related health field from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of related experience
- Considerable knowledge of surveillance methods for healthcare-associated infections and antimicrobial-resistant pathogens
- Working knowledge of epidemiologic principles, investigations, surveillance, study design, descriptive statistics, statistical analysis and interpretation of statistical data and scientific literature
- Considerable knowledge of biostatistics including the use of statistical software and statistical programming languages
- Considerable knowledge of computers, database design, data management and data manipulation
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
