Senior Epidemiologist (Maryland Poison Center)

About the position The University of Maryland, School of Pharmacy, Department of Practice, Sciences, and Health Outcomes Research (P-SHOR) has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Epidemiologist to work within the Maryland Poison Center. The MD Poison Center (a subsidiary of the School of Pharmacy) provides high quality poison information and prevention services to the public and healthcare professionals while decreasing the cost and complexity of poisoning and overdose care. The Maryland Poison center has served Marylanders since 1972. This role provides direction and technical expertise in managing and examining data for the epidemiologic/public health programs and projects. This position independently leads projects, contributes to complex data collection initiatives, and develops and oversees research and surveillance activities. Established in 1841, the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy (UMSOP) is the fourth oldest school of pharmacy in the United States. As a leader in pharmacy education, scientific discovery, patient care, and community engagement; the School conducts cutting-edge research and engages in a wide variety of professional practice activities to improve the health and well-being of citizens in the state of Maryland and beyond. Responsibilities • Provide direction and technical expertise in managing and examining data for the epidemiologic/public health programs and projects. • Conduct or perform independent project(s) and participate in multi-faceted data collection programs. • Develop and oversee independent research initiatives and surveillance activities. • Design and implement surveys and meta-analyses. • Collect and document comprehensive data of research findings. • Perform data analysis, write reports, and prepare presentations of summarized statistical findings, may include multi-variant analysis or other complex methodologies. • Analyze poison exposure data to detect public health threats, identify trends, and support decision-making. • Develop and maintain dashboards and data visualization tools to communicate findings to stakeholders. • Collaborate with poison center staff, public health officials, and national partners on surveillance and response efforts. • Support the design and implementation of data collection tools and protocols tailored to state-specific needs. • Prepare materials for presentations, stakeholder briefings, and public awareness campaigns. • Provide consultation on the development of research questions (e.g., operationalization of variables, methodology, and analytical plans). • Contribute to development of research manuscripts, grant writing, program evaluation, and quality improvement initiatives. • Stay current with epidemiologic best practices, toxicology literature, and emerging health threats. • Participate in relevant workgroups and committees at the state and national levels. • Communicate to staff legal expectations, limitations, and implications of collection, management, dissemination, and using data. • Lead collaborations with investigators and recommend best methods for data collection and analysis. • Organize surveillance activities data needs, implementation and evaluation of system collection. • Assess needs for special analyses, such as survival, cost effectiveness, or cost benefit. • Make recommendations for disease control activities and prevention based on research findings. • Prepare and document research findings for publications of journal articles and grant proposals. • Formulate new interventions on the basis of evidence and control measures in response to findings. • Perform other duties as assigned to support the mission of the Poison Center. Requirements • Master's degree in epidemiology, statistics, biostatistics, mathematics, public health, health sciences or services. • Two (2) years of experience analyzing studies using a range statistical techniques in a related environment. • Ability to understand and utilize scientific/medical terminology and research theory in both oral and written communications. • Knowledge of epidemiologic research, methodology, epidemiologic data collection procedures, and epidemiologic study and analysis design; of descriptive and inferential statistics, of biomedical sciences. • Knowledge of interviewing and investigating techniques used in epidemiology. • Skilled in designing and using surveillance systems to monitor problems. • Demonstrated ability to work with a wide variety of data structures, coding schemes, and data sources. • Ability to effectively use technology in data analysis and management. • Ability to manage projects or tasks within a project that involves a multi-disciplinary team. • Ability to provide theoretical, conceptual and writing support on research analysis and findings. • Skill in communication is appropriate to the audience: with scientific jargon for other researchers and in an accessible manner for non-scientists and a clinical audience. • Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. • Thorough knowledge of position requirements. • Thorough knowledge of all applicable requirements, regulations, and laws. • Skill in effective use of applicable technology/systems. • Ability to effectively communicate both verbal and written thoughts, ideas, and facts. • Ability to support a mission and strategic vision. • Instructional, training, and teambuilding skills to strengthen and cultivate relationships. • Skill in consultation and change management. • Ability to demonstrate, understand, apply, and adhere to the UMB Core Values of Respect and Integrity, Well-being and Sustainability, Equity and Justice, and Innovation and Discovery. Nice-to-haves • Proficiency in statistical analysis software (e.g., SAS, R, STATA). • Two (2) years’ experience analyzing studies using a range statistical techniques in a related environment. • May require training related to occupational safety and health, environmental compliance, shipping of hazardous materials and/or ionizing radiation. Benefits • Retirement program (pension or optional retirement plan/ORP) • Generous PAID leave package • Over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year • 16 paid holidays • 3 personal leave days • Unlimited accrual of sick time • Comprehensive health insurance • Professional learning and development programs • Tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school • Flexible work schedules • Teleworking options (if applicable per job)