Genomic Epidemiologist

Job Qualifications

The Genomic Epidemiologist supports sequencing surveillance, case-cluster, and outbreak investigation and response. Provides coordinated, regional capacity for advanced molecular epidemiologic investigation of infections of public health importance.

Job Responsibilities

• Integrates epidemiologic, clinical, and microbial genomic sequencing data to inform public health action. Analyzes, interprets, summarizes, and presents or publishes results.
• Develops and implements strategies for genomic surveillance of pathogens of public health importance, including bacterial and fungal pathogens.
• Participates in investigation and response to regional case-clusters and outbreaks
• Develops standard operating procedures for genomic and epidemiologic activities.
• Prepares written, oral, and visual reports for internal and external distribution. Reports may be directed at experts in the field or the public.
• Conducts relevant training and oversees epidemiologic work of data analysts and other team members.
• Acts as a liaison to regional hospitals and laboratories to facilitate sample and data collection.
• Provides education to regional hospital and laboratory partners on molecular epidemiology and genomics. Develops communication and educational materials for this purpose.
• Assists with development of databases and with data management.
• Documents molecular epidemiologic activities to share through scientific publications and/or presentations.
• Assists with preparation of grant proposals and reports
• Performs independent literature reviews. Analyzes, interprets, and summarizes and reports findings.
• Develops pipelines for analysis of whole genome sequencing data, especially for bacterial
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Job Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Epidemiology, Public Health, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, or a related field required.
• Advanced knowledge of and experience working in genomic epidemiology.
• Proficiency in bioinformatics.
• Ability to work independently and to work with complex and diverse teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Job Qualifications

• PhD in Epidemiology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, or a related field preferred.

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