Epidemiologist

Overview

We are seeking an Epidemiologist I to support the Naval Health Research Center (NHRC), Operational Infectious Diseases (OID) Directorate by conducting epidemiological research focused on infectious diseases that impact military personnel and global public health. The role involves designing, conducting, and analyzing epidemiological studies and providing data-driven insights to inform public health interventions.

The OID Directorate conducts ongoing, laboratory-based surveillance of US military populations in unique environments to quantify and study the etiology of infectious illnesses. Test specimens are collected from ongoing surveillance programs and from special investigations of febrile illnesses and pneumonia among military personnel or civilians (recruits, forces afloat, deployed forces, outbreaks of concern, and border populations). In addition to the utilization of portable, rapid assay technologies to identify pathogens in the field, test specimens and limited epidemiologic data, when approved by the Institutional Review Board (IRB), are provided to the NHRC laboratory where diagnostics and, in some instances, in-depth pathogen characterization is conducted.

Results are provided to sponsors, the Armed Forces Health Surveillance Center, local investigators and collaborators, and, when applicable, county health units to guide proper responses that ultimately affect both the readiness of US forces and the safety of public health.

CAMRIS International, LLC, is a dynamic medical research and development firm that achieves innovative solutions to health and development challenges through high-quality, cost-effective programs and research management services. We combine our proven systems with today’s most effective, evidence-based best practices. Our core practice areas include vaccine research, development, and production; microbiology and infectious disease research; biodefense; clinical research; global health security;

and HIV/AIDS programs.

Our employees enjoy a diverse, collegial environment where individual contributions matter at all levels. At CAMRIS, you will notably improve the lives of people at home and abroad.

Study Design and Data Collection

• Designs and develops epidemiological research studies to investigate the spread, causes, and control of infectious diseases.
• Collaborates with research teams to develop study protocols, data collection instruments, and questionnaires.
• Coordinates and oversees epidemiological data collection, ensuring accuracy and completeness.

Data Analysis

• Analyzes epidemiological data using statistical software (e.g., SAS, SPSS, R) to identify patterns, trends, and risk factors related to infectious diseases.
• Interprets and summarizes findings in the context of public health and military health objectives.
• Prepares reports, presentations, and manuscripts for publication based on study results.

Surveillance and Monitoring

• Contributes to developing and managing disease surveillance systems, collecting and analyzing data on emerging infectious diseases.
• Monitors and tracks infectious disease outbreaks, providing timely and actionable information to leadership and public health authorities.

Public Health Recommendations

• Provides evidence-based infection control and prevention recommendations based on study results and epidemiological trends.
• Works closely with public health officials and military leaders to implement interventions and public health programs.

Regulatory and Ethical Compliance

• Ensures that all epidemiological studies and data collection efforts comply with ethical standards and regulatory requirements, including Institutional Review Board (IRB) guidelines.
• Assists with protocol submissions, amendments, and continuing reviews to maintain compliance with regulatory bodies.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Required

• Master’s degree in public health, epidemiology, or a related field.
• A minimum of 2 years of relevant epidemiological research experience, preferably in infectious diseases.
• Proficient in epidemiological study design, data collection, and analysis.
• Experience with statistical software for data analysis (e.g., SAS,…