Antimicrobial Resistance Epidemiologist, Bureau of Communicable Diseases

The Bureau of Communicable Disease (BCD), part of the Division of Disease Control, is responsible for the surveillance, prevention, and control of over 70 infectious diseases including foodborne, enteric, waterborne, respiratory (including COVID-19), zoonotic and vector borne diseases. Within BCD, The Antimicrobial Resistance Unit (ARU) is comprised of four teams: AR Data and Surveillance, Infection Prevention and Control (IPC), Antimicrobial Stewardship, and One Health. DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO: Under the supervision of the Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance and Data Lead, Duties will include but are not limited to: Serve as the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) lead for NYC including: Learn the features, functions, and data available of this CDC-hosted national healthcare-associated infection tracking system to support ARU, BCD, NYS, and CDC initiatives Conduct routine and ad hoc analyses of NHSN data and prepare reports as requested Participate in CDC webinars, liaise with NYS DOH and other partners, support NYC facilities with use Act as analytical support for various antimicrobial resistance/infection prevention and control projects including: Surveillance of carbapenem-resistant organisms (CRO), Candida auris (C. auris), and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Assist with core ARU duties and data needs such as CRO case investigations, data cleaning, quality assurance activities, etc. Participate in ARU initiatives such as whole genome sequencing efforts, identification of community associated cases, and One Health activities as necessary. Support with project management based on data analytics Present results of data analyses to internal and external stakeholders PREFERRED SKILLS: Must be a NYC resident or become one within 90 days of hire Public health, NHSN, and/or antimicrobial resistance experience and training Ability to coordinate remotely with teams Proficiency in navigating computer systems; ability to learn new data systems quickly and to comply with data integrity and security to safeguard all personal identifiable information Proficiency in Statistical Analysis Software (SAS) Ability to demonstrate a professional, positive attitude and work ethic Excellent interpersonal skills required and ability to interact professionally with people from diverse cultural, racial, ethnic, gender, and socioeconomic backgrounds Excellent organizational skills Critical thinking and sound judgment Candidates of highly impacted communities are strongly encouraged to apply - Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even fully forgive your full balance. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website (https://studentaid.gov/pslf/) - Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as: o a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment. o additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position's associated union/benefit fund. o a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement. o a tax-deferred savings program and o a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers. - Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home. - Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work. CITY RESEARCH SCIENTIST - 21744 Qualifications 1. For Assignment Level I (only physical, biological and environmental sciences and public health) A master's degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological or environmental science or in public health. To be appointed to Assignment Level II and above, candidates must have: 1. A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and one year of full-time experience in a responsible supervisory, administrative or research capacity in the appropriate field of specialization; or 2. A master's degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and three years of responsible full-time research experience in the appropriate field of specialization; or 3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least a master's degree in an appropriate field of specialization and at least two years of experience described in "2" above. Two years as a City Research Scientist Level I can be substituted for the experience required in "1" and "2" above. NOTE: Probationary Period Appointments to this position are subject to a minimum probationary period of one year.