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🌐 Remote Epidemiologist for South Carolina Department of Health (EST Time Zone Required)
Contract Length: 13–20 weeks (dependent on need)
Hours: 30–50 hours/week
Schedule: Must be willing to work nights and weekends as needed (overtime available)
Pay Rate: $31.74/hr
Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated Remote Epidemiologist to support public health initiatives through timely disease surveillance, case investigations, and data-driven analysis. This role is fully remote; however, candidates must reside in the Eastern Standard Time zone to meet operational needs and collaborate effectively with the team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct disease or case investigations, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and proper documentation
- Perform surveillance activities, analyze public health data, and support outbreak response
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to identify trends, mitigate risks, and support public health decision-making
- Prepare clear, concise reports and summaries for internal and external partners
- Work flexible hours including evenings, nights, weekends, and overtime as needed
Required Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Public Health (MPH) or a related field
- 1 year of previous Epidemiologist related work
- Experience in disease investigation or case investigation (public health, clinical, or government setting preferred)
- Residency in the EST time zone
- Strong analytical and communication skills
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
Contract Details:
- 13–20 week contract depending on program needs
- 30–50 hours per week with overtime pay provided
- Fully remote role
If you're passionate about protecting community health and ready to support ongoing public health response efforts, we encourage you to apply!
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