Senior Epidemiologist

Goldbelt Professional Services specializes in providing expert resources for Public Health missions including scientific, technical, and administrative support from junior staff to high-level subject matter experts. Research and data driven, Goldbelt Professional Services' experts create solutions customized to the client's needs.

Summary:

Goldbelt Professional Services, LLC is seeking a Senior Epidemiologist to support a team conducting systematic reviews concerning influenza epidemiology, burden, treatment, and prevention in the Epidemiology and Prevention Branch that is part of the Influenza Division of the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD). The position will be working with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Roybal Campus in Atlanta, GA. The CDC is the nation's premier health promotion, prevention, and preparedness agency. The Senior Epidemiologist will report to Goldbelt Professional Services leadership to ensure the execution of timely, high-quality deliverables for the client.

Essential Job Functions:

• Development and refinement of research questions.
• Development of systematic review protocols.
• Working with research librarians to develop literature search strategies.
• Working with colleagues in screening of literature for review inclusion.
• Assessing quality of medical literature.
• Construction and management of databases summarizing assessed literature.
• Analyses of data, including descriptive summaries and meta-analyses.

Necessary Skills and Knowledge:

• A firm grasp of research methodologies, study designs, and statistical principles.
• Proficiency in statistical methods used for combining and analyzing data.
• Strong aptitude for processing, working with, and evaluating data from multiple sources.
• Demonstrated ability to decipher and organize exceptionally large databases.
• Ability to critically evaluate individual studies, identify potential biases, and synthesize findings.
• Must be capable of working independently.

Minimum Qualifications:

• PhD or Master's degree in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, or Health Services.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in design and execution of systematic reviews and meta-analyses.
• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication in interpersonal exchanges.
• Highly detailed and organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to obtain and maintain CDC Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Research experience in infectious diseases or vaccines.
• Prior experience working with the CDC is highly desired to understand the culture and environment.

Pay and Benefits
At Goldbelt, we value and reward our team's dedication and hard work. We provide a competitive base salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience. As an employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.