Senior Epidemiologist; Maryland Poison Center

The University of Maryland School of Pharmacy, Department of Practice, Sciences, and Health Outcomes Research (P-SHOR) has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Epidemiologist to work within the Maryland Poison Center. The MD Poison Center, a subsidiary of the School of Pharmacy, provides high‑quality poison information and prevention services to the public and healthcare professionals while decreasing the cost and complexity of poisoning and overdose care.

This role provides direction and technical expertise in managing and examining data for the epidemiologic/public health programs and projects. The position independently leads projects, contributes to complex data collection initiatives, and develops and oversees research and surveillance activities.

UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development, along with additional exciting perks that employees can take advantage of. This position participates in a retirement program (pension or optional retirement plan/ORP) that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Exempt regular staff receive a generous PAID leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, 16 paid holidays, 3 personal leave days, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance;

professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job).

• Respect & Integrity
• Well‑being & Sustainability
• Equity & Justice
• Innovation & Discovery

• Provide direction and technical expertise in managing and examining data for the epidemiologic/public health programs and projects. Conduct or perform independent project(s) and participate in multi‑fasceted data collection programs. Develop and oversee independent research initiatives and surveillance activities.
• Design and implement surveys and meta‑analyses. Collect and document comprehensive data of research findings.
• Perform data analysis, write reports, and prepare presentations of summarized statistical findings, may include multi‑variant analysis or other complex methodologies.
• Analyze poison exposure data to detect public health threats, identify trends, and support decision‑making.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and data visualization tools to communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with poison center staff, public health officials, and national partners on surveillance and response efforts.
• Support the design and implementation of data collection tools and protocols tailored to state‑specific needs.
• Prepare materials for presentations, stakeholder briefings, and public awareness campaigns.
• Provide consultation on the development of research questions (e.g., operationalization of variables, methodology, and analytical plans).
• Contribute to development of research manuscripts, grant writing, program evaluation, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Stay current with epidemiologic best practices, toxicology literature, and emerging health threats.
• Participate in relevant work groups and committees at the state and national levels.
• Communicate to staff legal expectations, limitations, and implications of collection, management, dissemination, and using data. Lead collaborations with investigators and recommend best methods for data collection and analysis.
• Organize surveillance activities data needs, implementation and evaluation of system collection. Assess needs for special analyses, such as survival, cost effectiveness, or cost benefit. Make recommendations for disease control activities and prevention based on research findings.
• Prepare and document research findings for publications of journal articles and grant proposals.
• Formulate new interventions on the basis of evidence and control measures in response to findings.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the mission of the Poison Center.

• Education:
  
  Master’s degree in epidemiology, statistics, biostatistics, mathematics, public health, health sciences or…