Hybrid Research Associate I – Epidemiologist

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About the role

  • Research Associate I assisting USM and Maine CDC epidemiologists in public health surveillance and epidemiological studies. Focusing on environmental health-related outcomes and their trends among sub-populations.

Responsibilities

  • Assists a team of USM epidemiologists in building epidemiology at USM and Maine CDC.
  • Responsible for aspects of creating, implementing, and sustaining systems for public health surveillance within the Maine CDC.
  • Assess the burden and trends of environmental health-related outcomes, exposures, and risk factors in the general population and among sub-populations.
  • Provide epidemiology support to programs within Maine CDC’s Toxicology and Environmental Epidemiology Program (TEEP).
  • Collaborate on epidemiologic studies with Maine CDC programs and with partners in other state and federal agencies.

Requirements

  • Master’s Degree in Epidemiology, Public Health or related field, preferably from an accredited school of public health, and a minimum of 1 year of epidemiologic-related work experience.
  • Demonstrated mastery of basic principles of epidemiology and public health.
  • Strong quantitative and qualitative research skills, including knowledge of major computer-based statistical packages, preferably SAS.

Benefits

  • 13 paid holidays plus earned vacation time and sick time.
  • Health, dental and vision insurance.
  • Low-cost short-term disability insurance and employer-paid long-term disability insurance.
  • Employer-paid basic life insurance and supplemental life insurance.
  • A tuition waiver program for employees and their spouse or dependent child(ren).
  • A 403(b)-retirement plan with employer contribution.
  • Free access to the METRO system, including the Husky Line with service between our Portland and Gorham campuses.

Job title

Research Associate I – Epidemiologist

Job type

Experience level

JuniorMid level

Salary

$65,000 per year

Degree requirement

Postgraduate Degree

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