Epidemiologist Job at InstantServe LLC, United States

  • InstantServe LLC
  • United States

Job Description

Job Title: Epidemiologist - ELR & Public Health Informatics

Client: Tennessee Department of Health (TDH)

Work Type: Remote

Duration: July 2026 - August 2027 with possible extension.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (CST)



About the Role


The Tennessee Department of Health is seeking an Epidemiologist to support the Surveillance Systems and Informatics (SSI) Program. This role focuses on improving communicable disease surveillance through Electronic Lab Reporting (ELR) and data systems.


This position is ideal for candidates with a background in public health who are interested in working with data systems and informatics tools to support disease monitoring and response.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support ELR onboarding using HL7 2.5.1 standards
  • Monitor disease surveillance systems, dashboards, and alerts
  • Investigate and resolve data quality and reporting issues
  • Support processing and validation of laboratory data
  • Maintain standard vocabularies and coding systems (e.g., LOINC)
  • Collaborate with technical teams to improve data workflows
  • Act as a liaison between data systems and public health program staff
Required Qualifications

  • 1-3 years of experience in epidemiology, public health, or disease surveillance
  • Experience with Electronic Lab Reporting (ELR) or similar public health data systems
  • Familiarity with HL7 messaging standards
  • Experience with SAS, SQL, or R for data analysis
  • Strong communication and stakeholder coordination skills
Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working in a state or local health department
  • Exposure to public health informatics or data integration projects
  • Experience with REDCap or similar tools
Ideal Candidate


A public health professional who understands disease surveillance and is comfortable working with data systems and informatics tools.

Job Tags

Local area, Remote work, Monday to Friday

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