Antimicrobial Resistance Epidemiologist, Bureau of Communicable Diseases
Core
National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) lead for NYC, conducting surveillance and analysis of antimicrobial resistance (AR) data including carbapenem-resistant organisms, Candida auris, and MRSA.
Role type
Public health epidemiologist (antimicrobial resistance surveillance)
Builds
AR surveillance reports, data quality assurance, and case investigations for NYC facilities and CDC initiatives
Domain
Public health / Infectious disease epidemiology
Deliverable
dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Statistical Analysis Software (SAS), NHSN system proficiency, data cleaning and quality assurance, epidemiological analysis, project management
Preferred skills
Antimicrobial resistance experience, infection prevention and control knowledge, remote coordination, statistical analysis
Technologies
NHSN, SAS
Responsibilities
Conduct routine and ad hoc analyses of NHSN data, prepare reports, support CRO case investigations, participate in whole genome sequencing efforts, liaise with NYS DOH and partners, present analysis results to stakeholders
Seniority
Mid-level IC (Master's degree + 2 years experience)