Epidemiology Specialist-, Office of Strategy

The MDHHS mission is to provide opportunities, services, and programs that promote a healthy, safe, and stable environment for residents to be self-sufficient. We are committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a fair work environment for all employees.

This third-level specialist position provides epidemiologic expertise to the Bureau and the Department for the investigation and response to hazardous chemical exposures in Michigan. The position includes statewide responsibility for the design and application of complex epidemiologic methodologies to areas and populations with environmental chemical exposure concerns, including study design and planning, policy and program development, program evaluation, and technical expertise and training.

In response to significant or suspected exposures to toxic chemicals near sites of contamination, this position will lead the capture of relevant data and statistics from existing literature, health registries and surveys, and will design and implement protocols for appropriate epidemiologic surveys or studies in these areas. All special epidemiologic data collection and analysis projects related to sites of environmental contamination are designed, implemented and monitored by this position.

Possession of a master’s degree in epidemiology or public health, with a minimum of 8 semester (12 term) graduate-level hours in epidemiology and biostatistics courses.

Five years of professional experience as an Epidemiologist, including three years of experience equivalent to an Epidemiologist P11, two years equivalent to an Epidemiologist 12, or one year equivalent to an Epidemiologist Specialist 13.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis.

The physical location is 333 South Grand Avenue, Lansing, MI 48933. Remote work and hybrid schedules may be considered under operational needs. Candidates approved for remote or hybrid work must complete that work within Michigan. Remote employees must provide a secure work location that allows privacy and prevents distractions, a high-speed internet connection of at least 25 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload, suitable lighting, furniture, and utilities.

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