Epidemiologist - Remote!

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!Apply Now

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