Senior Epidemiologist, Bacterial and Mycotic Genomics Unit Supervisor DOH

Senior Epidemiologist, Molecular Epidemiology Program

This is a home-based (remote) position open to candidates located anywhere in the United States. We welcome talent from across the country to join our team and make an impact, regardless of location. In-person events or in-office work are infrequent and scheduled in advance. This project position is currently funded through September 29, 2027.

This role provides senior level leadership within the Bacterial and Mycotic Genomics Unit of the Molecular Epidemiology Program, supporting the integration of bacterial and mycotic pathogen genomics into routine public health surveillance and outbreak response. You will supervise epidemiology staff, guide analytic priorities, and ensure genomic findings are translated into clear, actionable information for public health programs and local health partners across Washington.

The work strengthens how genomic data are captured, stored, analyzed, and applied to notifiable disease investigations. This position plays a key role in advancing the practical, operational use of genomic surveillance, improving outbreak detection, expanding analytic capacity, and supporting a modern, sustainable approach to molecular epidemiology across the state.

• Supervise and support epidemiologists conducting genomic analysis and reporting for bacterial and mycotic pathogens
• Establish work priorities, timelines, and performance expectations in alignment with program goals
• Integrate genomic data analysis into routine surveillance and outbreak investigations
• Provide technical guidance on genomic data storage and structure within the Washington Disease Reporting System
• Partner with internal programs and local health jurisdictions to analyze and interpret genomic findings
• Develop reporting approaches and training materials that strengthen statewide capacity in genomic epidemiology
• Contribute to advanced analytic projects that improve understanding of bacterial and mycotic pathogen transmission and epidemiology

• You’ll influence how genomic data informs real time surveillance and response
• The work is applied, operational, and directly connected to outbreak detection and prevention
• You’ll collaborate across epidemiology, laboratory, informatics, and local health teams
• You’ll help strengthen a growing genomic surveillance program with clear statewide impact
• You’ll supervise and mentor staff while remaining engaged in high level analytic work

You are a strong technical molecular epidemiologist who also brings thoughtful, consistent supervision and program awareness. You are comfortable guiding staff, setting clear expectations, and managing priorities while staying engaged in complex genomic analysis. You can translate genomic analyses into meaningful epidemiologic insight and communicate findings clearly to a range of public health audiences. You are motivated by strengthening systems, not just completing projects, and you value work that improves how public health operates day to day.

There are multiple pathways to qualify for this position. You must meet one of the options provided and any additional criteria listed. Experience may have been gained through paid or unpaid activities. Please ensure any relevant experience defined below is outlined in your cover letter, resume, and/or applicant profile.

• Option 1: A Doctoral degree in epidemiology, public health, microbiology, bioinformatics, genomics, or another health science field AND one (1) or more years of experience in epidemiology, genomic data analysis, infectious disease work, or a related public health field.
• Option 2: Master’s degree from an accredited graduate school with a focus in public health, bioinformatics, computational biology, systems biology, genome sciences, epidemiology, biostatistics, or a related field AND three (3) years working on molecular epidemiology activities within a public health agency.
• Option 3: Eight (8) or more years of experience in epidemiology, genomic data analysis, infectious disease investigation, laboratory science, or public health surveillance.…