Epidemiologist Case Contact Investigation Remote Role
• *Position Title:** Case and Contact Investigator (Epidemiologist I)
- *Location:** Remote
- *Position End Date:** 7/31/26
- *Salary:** $85,000
- *Overview:**
The CDC Foundation is seeking an Epidemiologist I Case and Contact Investigator to support the Epi Investigation Lead. This role includes planning, developing, and conducting epidemiological investigations, surveillance activities, and limited-scope or low-complexity targeted interventions to identify the causes of disease and assist with disease control efforts. Results will be shared with the team using established communication methods and tools. Flexible scheduling may be required, including evenings and weekends, during the emergency response period.
- *Qualifications:**
– Master’s degree in Epidemiology, Public Health, Biostatistics, or a related field – Knowledge of epidemiological study design, data collection, analysis, and how to present information – Familiarity with standard descriptive statistical methods – Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships – Strong understanding of biostatistics, statistical software, and statistical programming languages – Strong computer skills, including database design, management, and data manipulation – Strong written and verbal communication skills
- *Responsibilities:**
– Support data collection and statistical analysis related to disease features, clinical assessments, laboratory results, and other relevant information to identify trends, inform prevention or containment strategies, and prepare technical reports – Help track outbreaks and recommend possible containment approaches – Assist in monitoring and evaluating disease control programs in public health settings, including daycares, nursing homes, and other institutions, and propose solutions to disease control challenges – Respond to questions from healthcare professionals and the public about risks from communicable or environmental diseases – Assist in assessing environmental exposures and their effects on human health by conducting health surveys and providing health education guidance – Support requests to deliver public presentations on communicable or environmental disease threats, outbreaks, and response efforts – Contribute to designing, conducting, and evaluating demographic, environmental, and epidemiological studies to identify risk factors, population characteristics, and ways to prevent recurring health concerns – Support additional public presentation requests related to disease threats, outbreaks, and prevention programs
- *Special Notes:**
This role is part of a continuously developing public health initiative, so responsibilities may change as circumstances evolve. Any changes to duties will require written approval from both the CDC Foundation and the South Carolina Department of Public Health to ensure alignment with state needs. The position is currently remote, though the CDC Foundation may modify this if needed.
- *About the CDC Foundation:**
The CDC Foundation is the only organization authorized by Congress to connect philanthropic and private-sector partners to support the CDC’s mission to protect public health. Since 1995, the Foundation has launched about 1,000 programs and raised more than $740 million. In the past year alone, it managed over 300 CDC-led programs across the U.S. and in more than 130 countries. All qualified candidates will be considered for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. The organization follows all applicable regulations, including E.O. 11246 and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, and takes affirmative action to support protected veterans. The CDC Foundation offers a smoke-free workplace and does not provide relocation assistance.