Epidemiologist – Vaccine Safety (Hybrid with onsite work in Marshfield, WI required weekly)

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Job Title:

Epidemiologist – Vaccine Safety (Hybrid with onsite work in Marshfield, WI required weekly)

Cost Center:

201371330 MCRI-Clin Epidem and Pop Hlth

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Type:

Temporary - Benefited (Fixed Term)

Work Shift:

Mon-Fri; day shifts (United States of America)

Job Description:

The Marshfield Clinic Research Institute (MCRI) is seeking a masters-level epidemiologist to support research with a major focus on the Vaccine Safety Datalink (VSD), a CDC-funded research network (www.cdc.gov/vaccinesafety/ensuringsafety/monitoring/vsd/index.html). The VSD project is a collaborative effort between CDC's Immunization Safety Office and thirteen health care research organizations. The VSD utilizes linked electronic health records to conduct observational studies of vaccine safety in different settings and populations, including near-real time safety monitoring for selected vaccines following licensure. Over 13 million individuals are represented in the VSD population each year. MCRI has participated in VSD for more than two decades, and the current contract will continue into 2027 when competitive renewal is anticipated.

The epidemiologist will function as a project manager, research collaborator, and key contact for VSD based research. Major responsibilities will include: a) coordination of research studies, b) data management and analytic support, c) assistance with study design, protocol development, grant writing and d) ensuring compliance with IRB and privacy rules. The epidemiologist will assist with manuscript writing and data analysis using SAS. Opportunities will be available to coauthor manuscripts and present research results at national meetings. The epidemiologist will interact frequently with the VSD principal investigators at MCRI, CDC investigators, and collaborators at other VSD sites.

The Marshfield VSD study team is housed in the Center for Clinical Epidemiology & Population Health (CCEPH). The study team includes a collaborative group of MD and PhD researchers, biostatisticians, programmers, and research coordinators. Although this position relates primarily to work for VSD, additional opportunities may be available to work on other federally-funded and/or industry-sponsored vaccine research led by investigators in CCEPH. We offer a flexible hybrid work environment with a combination of remote and onsite presence. This position will be supervised by the CCEPH Director.

Current grant/contract funding is available until September 2027. It is anticipated that additional grant/contract funding awards will be available to continue funding this position into the future.

To apply for this position please complete the application and also include a CV and cover letter. Please ensure that the CV and cover letter address how you meet the qualifications of the position.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS - Epidemiologist I, M.S.

The Epidemiologist I will support ongoing development and research within the Epidemiology research program. This individual will function as an effective project manager and key contact for multi-site studies. The Epidemiologist I will assist investigators with study planning and implementation, scientific presentations, and manuscript writing and publication. This individuals responsibilities include coordination of research study teams, data management and analytic support, assistance with study design, protocol development, grant writing, scientific presentations, and manuscript preparation.

EDUCATION

For positions requiring education beyond a high school diploma or equivalent, educational qualifications must be from an institution whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education and Accreditation.

Minimum Required:
Education qualifications must be from a school whose accreditation is recognized by Marshfield Clinic.

Minimum Required:  Master of Public Health, or Masters, or equivalent degree in epidemiology or related field is required.  Training in statistics and use of statistical software is required.

Preferred/Optional: None

EXPERIENCE 

Minimum Required: Knowledge of modern quantitative epidemiologic methods. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience with one or more statistical software