MDRO/AR Epidemiologist II
Listed on 2026-09-11
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Healthcare
Public Health, Infectious Disease/ Epidemiology
Career Opportunities: MDRO/AR Epidemiologist II (20646)
Posting 20646
-Posted
09/01/2026
- Dept of State Health Services
- HAI Quality Assurance
- Life, Physical, and Social Science
- Eligible for Telework
- Other Locations (4) -b. $3000 - $4999 per month
DSHS is committed to hiring skilled and dedicated individuals who share a passion for public health to pursue our vision of A Healthy Texas . If you are looking to make an impact and tackle new challenges, we encourage you to consider a career with us.
Employee Benefits:
DSHS offers insurance coverage and other benefits available through the State of Texas Group Benefits Plan administered by the Employee Retirement System of Texas (ERS). To learn more about all the benefits available to you as a DSHS employee and other DSHS opportunities for early career pathways, visit the DSHS Careers Page .
Functional
Title:
MDRO/AR Epidemiologist II Job Title: Epidemiologist II Agency: Dept of State Health Services Department: HAI Quality Assurance Posting Number: 20646 Closing Date: 11/30/2026 Posting Audience: Internal and External Occupational Category: Life, Physical, and Social Science Salary Range: $4,523.16 - $5,888.50 Pay Frequency: Monthly Salary Group: TEXAS-B-21 Shift: Day Additional Shift: None Telework: Eligible for Telework Travel: Up to 10%
Regular/Temporary: Regular Full Time/Part Time: Full time FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt Facility
Location:
Job Location City: AUSTIN Job Location Address: 1100 W 49TH ST (DHT)
Other Locations: Austin;
Arlington;
Houston;
San Antonio MOS Codes: 230X,43EX,43HX,43TX,4E0X1,61G,HM,SEI
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Brief
Job Description:
Under the supervision of the Healthcare Associated Infections (HAI)/Antimicrobial Resistance (AR) Epidemiology Manager in the Healthcare Safety Unit, serves as subject matter expert and performs advanced (senior-level) epidemiological work related to AR and multidrug-resistant organisms (MDRO). Work involves planning, coordinating and conducting epidemiological surveillance, data entry, data management, quality assurance audits, education, and providing technical assistance. The AR Epidemiologist designs and implements complex data collection systems, analyzes data expertly using epidemiological and statistical significance methods, interprets findings, and disseminates results to DSHS internal and external stakeholders, including healthcare facilities, health departments' epidemiologists and the general community through presentations, written reports, and other communication materials.
Provides technical assistance to stakeholders. May participate in outbreak response, public health investigations, grant and quality improvement initiatives, and special projects. The AR Epidemiologist may be deployed to assist with emerging and infectious disease outbreak response. Initiates, plans, develops, and directs surveillance and advanced epidemiological investigations or studies. Uses strong skills in communication, project management, problem-solving, and organization. Works independently and manages multiple priorities under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned. Maintains a regular presence in the office two to three days per week and responds to statewide Healthcare Safety Unit operational, programmatic, and emergency response needs both in person and remotely, as required. Supports agency priorities, emergency response activities, leadership-requested initiatives, and cross-program collaboration to ensure effective statewide public health operations.
Essential Job Functions (EJFs):
EJF1:
Epidemiology and Surveillance:
Serves as subject matter expert and performs advanced (senior-level) epidemiological work related to AR and multidrug-resistant organisms (MDRO). Plan, coordinate and conduct epidemiological surveillance including data collection and data management for AR organisms and MDROs. Conducts data entry, quality assurance activities, and maintenance of AR and MDRO data within surveillance systems, including the National Electronic Disease Surveillance System (NEDSS) based system (NBS) and Research Electronic Data Capture (REDCap).
Reviews reporting requirements and ensures surveillance systems capture required data. Reviews laboratory reports, case investigations, and surveillance data to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance with reporting…
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