NWSS Biostatistician/Developer 2
Connect passion with purpose. The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to the health of the population of Georgia as our work impacts past, present and future generations.
What we offer. Enjoy a generous benefits package that includes a flexible work schedule, unique training opportunities, engaging worksite wellness events, wellness breaks, lactation rooms, employee retirement plan, deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance; in addition to telework opportunities depending on the position.
Make your mark in public service. As an accredited public health department, we're seeking a highly qualified candidate for the position of NWSS Biostatistician/Developer 2 within the Acute Disease/Epidemiology Section in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Job Responsibilities:
The Georgia Department of Public Health is seeking a biostatistician/developer with experience in geospatial analysis to work on the National Wastewater Surveillance System team under the supervision of the One Health Medical Epidemiologist. The person will perform statistical studies to generate data and insights used to innovate, plan and support improved data driven COVID-19 response efforts as it pertains to the National Wastewater Surveillance System. They will develop analytic platforms to assist epidemiologists and prepare analysis plans to ensure the best statistical methods are developed and utilized. They will utilize geospatial analysis software such as GIS to analyze COVID-19 case data in comparison with geospatial data available for wastewater catchment. They will interpret, analyze, and prepares data for reports and presentations based on stakeholder needs. They will interface with non technical users to assist with data interpretation and understanding of results. Proficiency with statistical computer applications such as SAS, R, and mapping tools is preferred.
The Biostatician will be responsible for:
- Collect data, perform data analysis, and produce weekly data summaries of findings using large data sets.
- Work with academic partner to provide data and support various analyses pertaining to COVID-19.
- Provide technical assistance to and develop analytic platforms to support COVID-19 Epidemiologists.
- Respond to data requests.
- Disseminate analyzed data to stakeholders.
- Innovate ways to improve data quality, ease of access, analysis, and sharing.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree with coursework in Computer Science or Management Information Systems AND at least two years job related experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- SAS Experience
- Experience with other data analysis software, including R, GIS, JMP, and/or Tableau
- Previous Experience working performing public health surveillance
- Experience working with large dataset
- Experience with data matching
- Strong communication skills, including experience communicating data findings to diverse stakeholder