Epidemiologist (Mycotic Diseases) - Hybrid (Biotech)

SUMMARY

Under the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity (ELC) cooperative agreement, Heluna Health and the Infectious Diseases Branch (IDB) of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) are recruiting for an Epidemiologist to be part of the Mycotic Diseases team. The Epidemiologist will work with staff in the California Department of Public Health Infectious Diseases Branch (IDB), to improve coordination and surveillance for mycotic diseases, including coccidioidomycosis (Valley fever), histoplasmosis, and aspergillosis. The Epidemiologist's primary responsibility would be to support the senior Mycotic Diseases Epidemiologist and other CDPH staff in conducting routine and enhanced surveillance for Valley fever, a respiratory fungal disease endemic in California which has been increasing dramatically in recent years. Additional responsibilities would be to assist with outbreak investigations, data surveillance, and outreach efforts (including educational materials for healthcare providers and the general public.).

This position's major responsibilities would be to clean, analyze, and summarize data; to assist with development of protocols and data collection tools; to conduct patient interviews; to communicate data and public health messages orally and in writing; to assist with public outreach (particularly to high risk groups for Valley fever such as outdoor workers [e.g., construction, agriculture] and people of certain racial ethnic backgrounds [e.g., African American/Black, Hispanic/Latino, American Indian]); and to assist with efforts to increase healthcare provider awareness (particularly among primary care, urgent care, and emergency room providers).

The salary range for this position is $79,999.88 to $$94,953 annually depending on experience/qualifications. 

This full-time, temporary position is grant funded through 07/31/2025 but may be extended if funding is available.

A cover letter and resume must be submitted with the application.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

• Manage, clean, and analyze data of existing surveillance datasets
• Assist with the establishment of new protocols and data collection tools
• Assist with the generation of data visualizations and written and oral reports
• Interview patients regarding health impacts of Valley fever
• Assist with health education efforts for the public and healthcare providers
• Establish and maintain reliable, efficient, and effective methods for communicating with team members, partners, and patients via telephone and email
• Participate in conference calls with partners at CDPH, CDC, California LHDs, laboratories, and other state and local health departments
• Perform other duties as directed by the DIS Chief
• Collaborate effectively in a team environment

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assist with other infectious disease-related projects as time and interest allows

JOB QUALIFICATIONS 

• Demonstrated ability to perform data entry, cleaning, quality assessment, and analysis with attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing regarding public health or related issues
• Ability to provide health education and communicate basic infectious disease information to patients and members of the public
• Knowledge and application of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requirements and protection of health information
• Prior experience conducting telephone-based patient interviews, preferred
• Prior knowledge and experience in use of CalREDIE, preferred
• Completes assignments in a timely and efficient manner
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and work independently
• Demonstrate reliability and integrity
• Fluency in spoken English; fluency in Spanish or other languages preferred

Other Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities 

• Basic knowledge and experience with data visualization software such as R or Tableau, preferred
• Experience working with interview/survey software, such as REDCap, preferred
• Experience working with protected health information and maintaining patient confidentiality, preferred 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

• Stand: Frequently
• Walk: Frequently
• Sit: Frequently
• Handling / Fingering: Frequently
• Reach Outward: Occasionally
• Reach Above Shoulder: Occasionally
• Climb, Crawl, Kneel, Bend: Occasionally
• Lift / Carry: Occasionally - Up to 30 lbs
• Push/Pull: Occasionally - Up to 30 lbs
• See (Vision): Constantly
• Taste/ Smell: Not Applicable

KEY

• Not Applicable = Not required for essential functions
• Occasionally = (0 - 2 hrs/day)
• Frequently = (2+ - 5 hrs/day)
• Constantly = (5+ hrs/day) 

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

General Office Setting, Indoors Temperature Controlled.

This is a hybrid position in Richmond, CA. The work schedule will be determined by the supervisor.

EEOC STATEMENT

It is the policy of Heluna Health to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, without regard to age (40 and over), national origin or ancestry, race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, reproductive health decision making, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer or a record or history of cancer), AIDS or HIV, genetic information or characteristics, veteran status or military service.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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Salary Minimum: 79999Salary Maximum: 79999