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SARS-CoV-2 Genomic Lead Epidemiologist – Limited Duration (24
months)
REQ-61348
Close date: Open until filled
Salary: $5618 - $8626 monthly
Location: Portland, OR
This position will remain open until filled and can close at
any time. The first screening of applications will occur May
25th, 2021 and weekly thereafter.
This is a full-time, limited duration classified position and
is represented by a union.
The
Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Public Health Division (PHD),
Acute and Communicable Disease Prevention (ACDP) Section
in Portland, OR is recruiting for a
SARS-CoV-2 Genomic Lead Epidemiologist to serve as the
senior epidemiologist to lead the work of other
epidemiologists while overseeing SARS-CoV-2 sequencing
surveillance and vaccine breakthrough special studies for the
respiratory pathogen program. ACDP is charged with preventing
the spread of communicable disease in the State of Oregon
through surveillance and epidemiologic studies as well as
education and preventive actions.
Most of this work may be conducted remotely at an alternate
worksite with full access to the needed operating systems and
technology. However, there are many times that the work will
need to be conducted at the primary work location listed in
this announcement, the Portland State Office Building located
at 800 NE Oregon Street, Portland, OR 97232. Work location can
be changed at any time at the discretion of the hiring
manager.
What will you do?
As the SARS-CoV-2 Genomic Lead Epidemiologist, you will
provide SARS-CoV-2 advanced molecular detection (i.e.
sequencing surveillance) subject matter expertise. You will
oversee OHA participation in national CDC NS3 surveillance,
SARS-CoV-2 sequencing surveillance, and SARS-CoV-2 vaccine
breakthrough special studies. In addition, you will present on
communicable disease data and investigations at state,
regional and national meetings and provide consultation to
other epidemiologists and health professionals within the
Oregon Health Authority, in local health departments, and in
other agencies regarding the surveillance, investigation,
intervention, and public health evaluation of COVID-19 and
other respiratory viral pathogens.
In this position, you will provide training to other
epidemiologists, as well as health professionals within the
Oregon Health Authority, local health departments, and other
agencies regarding general disease epidemiologic methods,
disease surveillance, disease interventions, and public health
evaluations of reportable communicable diseases. You will also
provide guidance to students of medicine, nursing,
epidemiology, and public health informatics, as well as
medical residents and interns assigned to the agency for
work-study experiences in epidemiology and disease
surveillance and train health professional students in data
management and analyses and monitor their performance. This
position serves as the on-call epidemiologist and on the
urgent outbreak response team.
What's in it for you?
The public health division is a team of passionate individuals
working to promote health across the lifespan of individuals,
families, and communities. We value and support unique
perspectives using a trauma-informed approach and aim to
reflect these values in our hiring practices, professional
development, and workplace. We are committed to racial equity
as a driving factor to improve health outcomes for all
communities that experience inequities.
We offer full
medical, vision and dental benefits with paid sick leave,
vacation, personal leave and 10 paid holidays per year plus
pension and retirement plans. If you are a skilled
epidemiologist with communicable disease experience, apply
today.
What are we looking for?
Requested Skills
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Minimum requirements:
a master's degree in epidemiology, public health or a
related field and four years of epidemiological experience
of which one year must have been in a clinical
epidemiological capacity OR a bachelor’s degree in
epidemiology, public health or a related field and five
years of epidemiological experience of which one year must
have been in a clinical epidemiological capacity
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Preference will be given to applicants with a master’s
degree in epidemiology and four or more years of experience
in respiratory viral pathogens including COVID-19.
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Experience leading a team of epidemiologists and complex
projects.
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Experience developing protocols for epidemiologic studies and
reports with complex data analyses.
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Experience working with genomic epidemiology.
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Experience with writing grants and technical reports.
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Proficiency with Word, Excel, and Access; SPSS, SAS or STATA;
and FileMaker Pro.
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Experience promoting a culturally competent and diverse work
environment.
How to Apply
To view the announcement and apply, please copy and paste the
following link:
https://bit.ly/3fOadwz
Contact Information
Cyndi Phipps-Roman
503-569-0066
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