Epidemiologist I - Multiple Positions - Public Health

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For regular reporting to grantors or funders, pulls basic data elements together, and drafts sections of reports. Provides basic education of grant or program topics area to community members. Takes direction of grant activities and deliverables from senior epidemiologist and implements activities. Activities may include educational sessions with community members/coalitions, reviewing and providing basic data management and analysis, assists in the preparation of reports. Attends training sessions to increase reputed company sets, participates on reputed company committees and workgroups reputed company to program area, etc. Work Environment and Travel: This position requires approximately 95% of work time spent in an office environment. The remainder is spent traveling or working in alternative sites such as attending conferences, meetings, and trainings. 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