BIOLOGICAL SCIENTIST IV - 64061553

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is a highly responsible professional position within the Public Health Research, Division of Public Health Statistics and Performance Management at the Florida Department of Health. The position serves as the epidemiologist for the Florida Cancer Data System (FCDS), Florida's statewide population-based cancer registry. The incumbent works under the direction of program leadership and exercises considerable independent judgment in the planning, implementation, analysis, and dissemination of cancer surveillance activities. This position collaborates extensively with internal Department of Health programs and inter-agency stakeholders, the FCDS contract provider, healthcare facilities, researchers, and other cancer stakeholders to support statewide cancer surveillance, cancer control, and public health decision-making.

Responsible for conducting cancer surveillance and epidemiologic activities using statewide cancer incidence, mortality, and related health data. Monitors cancer trends, evaluates data quality and completeness, and identifies public health issues related to cancer burden and outcomes throughout Florida. Performs advanced statistical and epidemiologic analyses using cancer registry data and other secondary data sources to assess patterns of cancer incidence, mortality, survival, disparities, and risk factors. Designs and implements epidemiologic studies and special analyses to support cancer prevention and control efforts.

Serves as a technical resource on cancer surveillance, registry methodology, epidemiologic analysis, and data interpretation for internal and external stakeholders. Responds to inquiries regarding cancer incidence, mortality, trends, and cancer-related public health issues from Department of Health programs, county health departments, healthcare providers, researchers, and the public. Collaborates with cancer prevention and control programs, chronic disease programs, academic partners, healthcare organizations, and federal agencies to support statewide public health objectives. Assists with the preparation of budget documents, contracts, grant applications, progress reports, and other administrative materials supporting the cancer registry program. Completes required reporting and grant renewal activities for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Program of Cancer Registries (CDC/NPCR).

Develops and disseminates epidemiologic reports, data briefs, fact sheets, presentations, and other surveillance products to communicate cancer burden and trends throughout Florida. Presents findings at professional conferences, public meetings, stakeholder workgroups, and scientific forums. Assists in the preparation of manuscripts and reports for publication and contributes to statewide cancer control planning, public health assessments, and program evaluation activities.

Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Skilled in Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Skilled in interpersonal communication, as a member of a team and work well with others in a multi-disciplinary setting.
• Skilled in written and oral English communication.
• Skilled in presentation and public speaking.
• Knowledge of epidemiology, public health surveillance, data management, basic statistics. and similar, related disciplines.
• Skilled in organizational management with a strong capacity to adapt and adjust to changing priorities.
• Skilled in time management; Anticipates, prioritizes and organizes work to meet deadlines while multi- tasking.
• Ability to work autonomously and maintain a positive attitude.
• Ability to explain and teach complex epidemiologic concepts to diverse audiences.
• Skill in the use of computers, including Microsoft Office software, internet resources, or other data analytic computer programs.
• Skill in reviewing and interpreting scientific and technical data.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to think and work independently, and to work well in a group.

Qualifications:

Minimum – Post-secondary degree from an accredited college or university with a major in public health, epidemiology, statistics, environmental, natural, or physical sciences.

Preferred - 3-5 years public health and/or applied epidemiology experience. A master's degree in public health with focus in epidemiology and/or statistics. Experience analyzing large datasets including writing and reviewing technical reports.