Epidemiologist II

3 weeks ago

San Diego, California, United States County of San Diego Full time
Job Summary

The County of San Diego's Health and Human Services Agency is currently accepting applications for an Epidemiologist II - Molecular Scientist. This position supports the public health laboratory's next-generation sequencing program, which includes generation of target genetic sequences, amplicon qualification and quantitation, DNA/RNA library preparation, and generation of sequence data using nucleic acid sequencing instrumentation and reagents.

Key Responsibilities
  • Support the public health laboratory's next-generation sequencing program
  • Generate target genetic sequences, amplicon qualification and quantitation, DNA/RNA library preparation, and generation of sequence data using nucleic acid sequencing instrumentation and reagents
  • Work in a complex environment with professionals in public health, laboratory staff, epidemiology, and information technology
  • Be proficient in next-generation sequencing technology, molecular sequencing, molecular testing techniques, and use of bioinformatics data for disease investigations
  • Communicate complex technical information to a wide range of non-technical audiences or constituencies
Requirements
  • Two (2) years of experience as an Epidemiologist I in the County of San Diego; OR
  • A master's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency in public health with specialization in epidemiology, bio-statistics, or a related field, AND, two (2) years of professional epidemiology experience
Preferred Qualifications
  • Ph.D. in epidemiology, public health, life science, or a closely related field from an accredited U.S. college or university
  • Experience with research and development of assays and troubleshooting
  • Public health reporting, information system standards, and public health data
  • Principles and practices of epidemiology, and methods of collecting, compiling, and analyzing statistical and other research data
  • Informatics skills necessary to analyze and visualize whole genome sequencing data for the evaluation of phylogenetic relatedness, genotypic markers, and other actionable public health information
Working Conditions

This position is eligible for appointment at step 5, $115,336.00 annually. May be eligible for relocation allowance up to $8,000.

The County of San Diego Public Health Laboratory is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Epidemiologist with specialization in Molecular Science.

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