Health Scientist

We are seeking a Health Scientist to support the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) who serves as the national focus for developing and applying disease prevention and control activities designed to improve the health of the people of the United States. Candidates will work at a prominent and vibrant CDC worksite in Atlanta, GA to obtain program operations, applied research support services for activities related to the Translation Branch (THEEB) mission. Accelerate your career and apply below to help us make a difference.

CAMRIS International is a dynamic clinical research and international development firm that achieves innovative solutions to health and development challenges through high-quality, cost-effective programs and research management services. We combine our proven systems with today’s most effective, evidence-based best practices. Our core practice areas include: clinical research; vaccine research, microbiology and infectious disease research, development and production; biodefense; global health security; and HIV/AIDS programs. 

Our employees enjoy a collegial environment where individual contributions matter at all levels. At CAMRIS, you will notably improve the lives of people at home and abroad.  

This position is a contingent position that is subject to a federal contract award.

• Designs, develops, and implements studies to address key research questions related to program outcomes and effectiveness.
• Has working knowledge of and expertise with various research designs and quantitative/qualitative methods.
• Analyzes research findings and makes recommendations for next steps and future research. Searches, synthesizes, and interprets information relevant to public health.
• Reviews and analyzes studies assessing public health issues in order to make recommendations.
• Typical assignments require developing detailed plans, goals, and objectives for implementing projects and developing criteria for evaluating their effectiveness.
• Identifies best practices and advises organizational leadership on how they could be adopted in various settings.
• Identifies and analyzes issues, problems, and challenges facing the program; formulates and evaluates possible courses of action for resolving them; draws conclusions based on relevant facts; and recommends solutions to organizational leadership.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Master’s degree in behavioral science, epidemiology, program evaluation, social science, or other public health-related field (for Health Scientist III) plus 4 years of relevant experience (for Health Scientist IV).

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by a candidate to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• Constantly perform sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
• Rarely perform light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds.
• Rarely push or pull less than 25 pounds and reach above shoulder level.
• Constantly use both hands.
• Occasionally stand or walk for more than 25 minutes.
• Constantly have clear vision (near and/or far), depth perception, peripheral vision,
  and/or visual acuity. 
• Occasionally move about to accomplish tasks or move from one worksite to another.
• Constantly communicate with others to exchange information.
• Occasionally assess the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.

Please submit your resume online at www.CAMRIS.com. CAMRIS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by any applicable federal, state, or local law.

CAMRIS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance for individuals and families, FSAs, HSA, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, legal services, voluntary hospital indemnity, critical illness and accident insurances, EAP, pet insurance, 401(k) with employer match and Roth option, tuition and professional reimbursement, public transportation support in the DMV area, a referral bonus program, vacation with tenure-based increases, PTO, 11 paid holidays, paid bonding leave, and paid supplemental short-term disability.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a Public Trust-level background check, a requirement for this position under an active federal contract. The background check process may include, but is not limited to the following: (1) contacting your professional references; (2) verification of previous employment, education and credentials; (3) a criminal background check; (4) use/abuse of federally-controlled substances; and (5) a department of motor vehicle check. Candidates must be prepared to fully-complete any required background check questionnaire during initial onboarding.