Epidemiologist - American Technology Consulting
Indianapolis, IN
About the Job
Purpose of Position/Summary:This position serves as the Indiana Birth Defects and Problems Registry (IBDPR)Epidemiologist for the Genomics and Newborn Screening (GNBS) program within theMaternal and Child Health (MCH) Division. The primary purpose of this positionis to analyze data, investigate clusters, evaluate programs, and producereports.Essential Duties / Responsibilities:This position collaborates directly with the GNBS Program Director, the IndianaBirth Defects and Problems Registry (IBDPR) Program Manager, the Office ofPublic Affairs (OPA), national organizations, local community health leaders andhealthcare providers, both within and outside the state of Indiana. Thisposition is responsible for analysis of birth defects and other geneticconditions to monitor incidence, prevalence, trends, clusters, and disparities.The IBDPR will implement public health initiatives based on the data. Otherresponsibilities and regular tasks include, but are not limited to, thefollowing activities.• Analyze data and report conclusions.• Give presentations to team and stakeholders.• Manage multiple projects at once.• Develop studies to gain more information.• Other duties as assigned.Job Requirements:Education: Applicant should have a master’s degree in epidemiology,biostatistics or another related field.Experience: Applicant is required to have a minimum of 1-2 years of experiencewith data analysis, and experience with database systems is preferred.Knowledge/Skills: Position requires knowledge of epidemiology, public health,birth defects, and genetic conditions. Skills in SAS, SPSS, or Excel arerequired. The ability to comprehend and apply federal and state laws, rules, andregulations related and applicable to project tasks is required. Additionalknowledge and skills include the following:• Strong presentation skills.• Ability to problem solve complex issues.• Detail oriented to ensure nothing is missed.• Ability to design public health studies.Communication: Position requires the ability to communicate data and statisticseffectively in both written and verbal form, with persons of various educationaland social backgrounds. Additionally, this position requires the ability tocommunicate with and speak in front of large groups.Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:This is not a supervisory position.Difficulty of Work:The work is broad in scope, involving mathematical and analytical skills,project organization, process management, time management, and administrativeabilities. Applicant uses Federal and State regulations and guidelines, butjudgment is required when evaluating and applying to individual situations.Personal Work Relationships:Applicant works with intra-agency staff, representatives from various State andFederal agencies, birth defects surveillance programs from other states,physicians, community leaders, genetic counselors, geneticists, other healthcare providers, laboratory personnel, professional organizations, advocacygroups, hospital staff, as well as media and public relations.Physical Effort:This position does not require extensive physical effort.Working Conditions:Applicant works primarily at the Indiana Department of Health office. Minimaltravel may be required for national conferences.
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