Foodborne Research Analyst (Research Analyst 2) – Limited Duration (24 months)
- Oregon Health Authority
- Portland OR
- May 10, 2021
Job Description
Job number: REQ-54714
This is a full-time, limited duration position that is classified and represented by a union.
The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Public Health Division (PHD), Acute and Communicable Disease Prevention (ACDP) Section in Portland, OR is recruiting for a Foodborne Research Analyst to ensure complete collection and integrity of data on reportable diseases and special studies within the Foodborne Illness Active Surveillance Network (FoodNet) and to assist the FoodNet Project coordinator in active surveillance of clinical microbiology laboratories.
What will you do?
As the Foodborne Research Analyst, you will provide technical assistance to communicable disease staff regarding foodborne disease reporting and investigation requirements, manage data entry, maintain the database and assist in data analysis which includes data summaries, graphs and tables. You will coordinate contracted OSU interviewers, interview Campylobacter and other foodborne disease cases as needed, track collected data and interviewer metrics to assure quality control. You will also generate reports for CDC and respond to queries.
In this position, you will interview cases and controls as needed for the FoodNet case series and case-control studies, ensure integrity of study data, assist with data analysis under supervision of an epidemiologist, and monitor and report on status of various studies. You will recruit, train, and coordinate additional help as needed to collect and enter data and review work of others involved with data collection and entry. You will monitor various public-health databases, assist database users and help implement data quality improvements of the outbreak tracking database and then report complete data to the CDC. In addition, you will propose solutions to any problems identified. Emphasis in accuracy of data collection and reporting to CDC.
What's in it for you?
The public health division is a team of passionate individuals working to promote health across the lifespan of individuals, families, and communities. We value and support unique perspectives using a trauma-informed approach and aim to reflect these values in our hiring practices, professional development and workplace. We are committed to racial equity as a driving factor to improve health outcomes for all communities that experience inequities.
We offer full medical, vision and dental benefits with paid sick leave, vacation, personal leave and 10 paid holidays per year plus pension and retirement plans. If you are a skilled bi-lingual research analyst with experience foodborne disease, apply today.
What are we looking for?
Requested Skills
- Minimum requirements: A bachelor's degree which included six quarter units in statistics or quantitative analysis methods and procedures OR three years of experience as a research analyst 1 OR two years of experience using computer applications to help gather, compile, analyze, and report information and statistical data. (NOTE: Experience obtained while completing an academic program/degree is not considered professional-level experience for this position.)
- Preference will be given to applicants who are bi-lingual English/Spanish. Experience analyzing and interpreting data and preparing logical, concise written and oral summaries of the findings.
- Excellent telephone interviewing skills and experience conducting telephone interviews, including communicating with individuals whose first language is not English.
- Experience participating in epidemiologic studies which included recruiting participants on overcoming obstacles.
- Experience handling challenges while working with database systems or large data sets.
- Interpersonal skills needed for significant work with physicians, physicians’ offices and medical record personnel.
- Knowledge of epidemiologic principles, infectious disease surveillance systems and clinical bacteriology.
- Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Experience working with databases (as a user, as a data manager, as a developer) which included FileMaker Pro software.
- Experience using advanced statistical packages such as SAS, SPSS.
How to Apply
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Contact Information
Cyndi Phipps-Roman 503-569-0066
Salary
The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is a state agency dedicated to helping people and communities achieve optimum physical, mental and social well-being through partnerships, prevention and access to quality, affordable health care. We are absolutely committed to ongoing innovation in the delivery of services, and to recruiting, developing and retaining dedicated employees.
OHA includes most of the state's health care programs, including Public Health, Health Policy and Analytics, Health Systems Division, and Oregon State Hospital. Incorporating the state's health care programs within one agency gives the state greater purchasing and marketing power to begin tackling the issues of cost, quality, and access to care.