EPIDEMIOLOGIST SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS

Published: Feb 20, 2025 – The Epidemiologist has extensive experience in public health within international and developing-country settings, with strong epidemiology skills in fieldwork, surveillance, monitoring, evaluation, and program management. This role requires proficiency in qualitative and quantitative data analysis using various tools, along with expertise in relevant computer programs such as Microsoft Suite, DHIS2, Power BI, Kobo Toolbox, and EWARS. Strong organizational, communication, and diplomatic skills enable effective collaboration with diverse stakeholders, including governmental and non-governmental organizations.

Essential Hard and Soft Skills for a Standout Epidemiologist Resume
  • Data Analysis
  • Disease Surveillance
  • Program Evaluation
  • Data Collection
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Epidemiologic Study Coordination
  • Data Visualization
  • Outbreak Investigation
  • Grant Management
  • Confidentiality Compliance
  • Problem-Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Adaptability
  • Decision-Making
  • Leadership
  • Attention to Detail
  • Time Management
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Active Listening
  • Presentation Skills

Summary of Epidemiologist Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume

1. BS in Biostatistics with 2 years of Experience

  • Experience performing statistical work in a Public Health and/or community-based health environment or the equivalent education, training, and experience.
  • Advanced level experience in data collection and analysis (not including coursework)
  • SAS programming experience includes the ability to merge and subset data, synthesize repeated measure data, manage duplicate records, strategies to de-dup, etc.
  • Experience working in applied infectious disease epidemiology
  • Experience interpreting clinical laboratory results
  • Working understanding of basic microbiology and/or immunology
  • Familiarity with reportable infectious diseases, including CSTE case definitions
  • Experience developing analytic plans
  • Experience managing team priorities
  • Experience with implementation of data systems, data margining, and manipulation within SAS

2. BS in Public Health with 3 years of Experience

  • Proven epidemiological working experience
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, specifically Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Proficiency with using PubMed/MEDLINE and/or other peer-reviewed journal search tools
  • Knowledge of the epidemiology and biology of infectious diseases.
  • Knowledge of state laws and regulations as well as federal public health guidance documents about infectious diseases
  • Skill in identification of public health problems pertinent to Indiana residents
  • Skill in conducting epidemiologic surveillance activities, including selection and use of appropriate field methods as well as use and evaluation of public health surveillance systems
  • Skill in conducting public health investigations of individual cases and/or outbreaks of infectious diseases
  • Skill in designing descriptive and analytical epidemiologic investigations, including hypothesis generation
  • Skill in managing large datasets, performing complex data analyses, and identifying key finding

3. BS in Biology with 5 years of Experience

  • Experience in designing and executing prospective or retrospective epidemiological studies, including database analyses
  • Evidence of previous experience utilizing large-scale anonymous patient-level retrospective healthcare databases populated with EMR data such as the CPRD or THIN
  • Commitment to working collaboratively and effectively with people of other disciplines
  • Must have strong consulting skills
  • Ability to meet short deadlines with high-quality deliverables
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
  • Experience with analyzing large real-world databases
  • Prior experience working in a consultancy, CRO, or healthcare services
  • Proven history of successful project management
  • Knowledge of real-world data needs of pharmaceutical clients
  • Publications in peer-reviewed journals, and abstracts (including presentations) in scientific conferences

4. BS in Microbiology with 2 years of Experience

  • Experience in managing clinical, epidemiological, and/or health services research projects
  • Experience in health planning and decision support
  • Working knowledge of common research and data presentation methodologies, bio-statistical analytic methods applied to health services research, and data collection and/or management methodologies
  • Working knowledge of the concepts of health services research
  • Understanding of bio-statistical analytic techniques
  • SAS programming skills
  • Proficient in the use of MS Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet Explorer), as well as the ability to work with computerized databases
  • Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication, and presentation skills and ability to exercise discretion and good judgment
  • Ability to demonstrate time management skills to manage and prioritize workload responsibilities and timelines
  • Ability to work accurately and effectively under pressure, and to meet deadlines

5. BS in Health Informatics with 4 years of Experience

  • Background in a relevant area of public health
  • Public health experience in an international, developing-country setting
  • Ability to work in French (advanced language skills)
  • Epidemiology skills and experience, including field epidemiology, surveillance, monitoring and evaluation, and public health program management and implementation
  • The ability to perform qualitative and quantitative data analyses using various tools
  • Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication (verbal and written) skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work both independently at times as well as as a member of a team
  • Effective diplomatic skills and the ability to work in close, supportive technical collaboration with individuals from a variety of disciplines and backgrounds as well as a range of public health partners and stakeholders, including international governmental and non-governmental organizations
  • Proficient use of relevant computer programs (Microsoft suite, DHIS2 Platform, Power BI, Kobo toolbox, and EWARS)
  • International travel (up to 15% travel)