Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
National Center for Infectious Research Diseases (NCIRD)
Meningitis Vaccine Preventable Disease Branch (MVPDB)

Statistician

Location: Washington, D.C.
Project: Vaccine Analytic Unit

The Meningitis and Vaccine Preventable Diseases Branch (MVPDB), located within the Division of Bacterial Diseases (DBD) of the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD) is collaborating with the Department of Defense (DoD) and FDA on a series of studies to investigate the longer term safety of anthrax vaccine and other vaccines currently administered in DoD. This position will provide the opportunity to be part of a multi-agency working group actively involved in cutting edge research relevant to bioterrorism preparedness and vaccine development.

Job Summary: Participate in ongoing post-marketing surveillance studies with particular focus on data mining applications for conducting more real time surveillance for adverse events following immunizations using the DoD’s Defense Medical Surveillance System (DMSS) database. Work with the current VAU statistician and programmer and other staff in the design, initiation, and implementation of complex epidemiologic studies and analyses. Assist with all aspects of epidemiological research including: development, implementation, data management, data analysis and report/publication preparation.

Qualifications: Master's of Science Degree combined with a minimum of 5 years of experience or a PhD combined with a minimum of 3 years of experience that provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for acceptable job performance is necessary. A minimum of two years experience using data mining methods on large linked databases is desirable. Candidates should have experience working with epidemiologic research studies, managing large linked databases and writing project reports or research protocols, as well as excellent SAS programming skills. Due to the consultative nature of this position, a candidate must also have excellent communication skills.

Applications will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. CST on Thursday, January 21, 2010.

All candidates must apply online at www.logisticshealth.com for consideration.

Please contact Human Resources at hr@logisticshealth.com with any questions.

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