Epidemiologist II - MED

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HJF is seeking an Epidemiologist II to provide epidemiological, computer programming, biostatistical and laboratory procedure support for a specified project.

This position will be in support of USU Department of Medicine under the supervision of Dr. Jennifer Rusiecki.

Ongoing studies in the Rusiecki lab focus on toxic exposures relevant to the military and risk for various chronic diseases, such as brain cancers, pancreatic cancer, Gulf War Illness, and cardiovascular disease. Utilizing extraordinary resources available in the Military Health System, such as large administrative and medical record datasets and banked biospecimens in a huge serum repository, Dr. Rusiecki's studies measure both exposure and biologic pathways relevant to the chronic diseases under study. Exposure assessment is a major part of this work, and ranges from utilization of occupational coding data to biomarker measurements of exposures such as PFAS, persistent organic pollutants, pyrethroids, and plasticizers.

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing military medicine. We serve military, medical, academic and government clients by administering, managing and supporting preeminent scientific programs that benefit members of the armed forces and civilians alike. Since its founding in 1983, HJF has served as a vital link between the military medical community and its federal and private partners. HJF's support and administrative capabilities allow military medical researchers and clinicians to maintain their scientific focus and accomplish their research goals.

• Initiates, designs, and implements epidemiological studies supporting the research project.
• Leads the effort to obtain, link and manage acquired data from various DoD data sources; this includes obtaining and maintaining assurances.
• Leads the execution and implementation of scientific research on various human subject datasets.
• Performs specialized epidemiologic and data science research utilizing observational protocols which involves specialized procedures.
• Will train and oversee students and Jr. Researchers through projects.
• Makes scientific observations, maintains detailed workbooks/documentation, and ensures documentation fulfills generally accepted professional/industry standards.
• Coordinates and contributes to new grant and funding applications.
• Prepares written reports and manuscripts for submission to scientific journals.
• Portfolio management including proposal review and project evaluation.
• Reviews project proposals and periodic reports with respect to design, analytic approach, and/or reporting.
• Provides epidemiologic support to internal working groups.
• Assists in the development of periodic reports, internal guidelines, and protocols.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor, such as administrative tasks in the support of research. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for the role.
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

Assigned Lead: May recommend the following: employee hiring, disciplinary action, and starting salaries; provide input on employee performance evaluations.

Education and Experience

• Master's Degree. PhD preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years experience required.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge and ability to apply epidemiologic research methods for assessing the risk of disease in humans due to potential risk factors.
• Advanced knowledge in computer programming with experience with advanced multivariate statistical methods.
• Knowledge of statistical software including SAS and R.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Environmental Epidemiology and metabolomics data experience a plus.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a T1 Public Trust background check.

Work Environment

• This position is hybrid with the occasional telework.

Compensation

• The annual salary range for this position is $77,600 - $90,000. Salary will be determined based on experience, education, etc.

Benefits

• HJF offers a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on your health and well-being, from medical, dental, and vision coverage to health savings and retirement plans, and more.

Employment with HJF is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, which may include, but is not limited to, contacting your professional references, verification of previous employment, education and credentials, a criminal background check, and a department of motor vehicle (DMV) check if applicable. Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.

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)

Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.