Entry Level Epidemiologist Jobs
New grad epidemiologist jobs attract recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or a thesis-driven research portfolio can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Education, Technology & Software, and Government & Public Sector, with employers like Boston Public Health Commission, LanceSoft, and Emory University hiring at this level now.
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- Supports Emerging Infections Program (EIP) surveillance program and special studies in Emory University's School of Medicine through data collection, entry, and management.
- Manages one or more specific EIP program areas but will also provide general EIP support.
- Ensures high-quality surveillance following EIP best practices in data acquisition and quality procedures.
- Collects, enters, and manages surveillance data in databases such as REDCap, SendSS, etc.
- Retrieves, transports, and sends packaged laboratory specimens to EIP, federal and state laboratories.
- Communicates with healthcare facilities to collect and verify epidemiologic information and specimens.
- Assists in data edits and case report form validation.
- Performs general office duties such as filing, faxing, and scanning documents.
- Conducts telephone interviews and supports special studies.
- Complies with all ethical guidelines for scientific and human subjects' research.
- Completes basic SE job duties in their project areas or others.
- Performs related program area responsibilities as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in Public Health or related scientific field from an accredited school and 2+ years of public health experience required, or an equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
- Strong verbal communication skills.
- Medical record experience preferred.
- Database management experience preferred.
- SAS and/or R experience preferred.
- Power BI experience desirable.
- EIP or health department experience desirable.
NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs. Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department. This role requires residency in the state of GA. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.
Emory University is committed to ensuring equal access and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to seek a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at accessibility@emory.edu or call 404-727-9877 (Voice) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). We kindly ask that requests be made at least seven business days in advance to allow adequate time for coordination.
- Supports Emerging Infections Program (EIP) surveillance program and special studies in Emory University's School of Medicine through data collection, entry, and management.
- Manages one or more specific EIP program areas but will also provide general EIP support.
- Ensures high-quality surveillance following EIP best practices in data acquisition and quality procedures.
- Collects, enters, and manages surveillance data in databases such as REDCap, SendSS, etc.
- Retrieves, transports, and sends packaged laboratory specimens to EIP, federal and state laboratories.
- Communicates with healthcare facilities to collect and verify epidemiologic information and specimens.
- Assists in data edits and case report form validation.
- Performs general office duties such as filing, faxing, and scanning documents.
- Conducts telephone interviews and supports special studies.
- Complies with all ethical guidelines for scientific and human subjects' research.
- Completes basic SE job duties in their project areas or others.
- Performs related program area responsibilities as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in Public Health or related scientific field from an accredited school and 2+ years of public health experience required, or an equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
- Strong verbal communication skills.
- Medical record experience preferred.
- Database management experience preferred.
- SAS and/or R experience preferred.
- Power BI experience desirable.
- EIP or health department experience desirable.
NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs. Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department. This role requires residency in the state of GA. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.
Emory University is committed to ensuring equal access and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to seek a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at accessibility@emory.edu or call 404-727-9877 (Voice) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). We kindly ask that requests be made at least seven business days in advance to allow adequate time for coordination.
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Entry Level Epidemiologist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level epidemiologist job?
Entry level epidemiologist employers look for candidates with a relevant graduate degree, hands-on research experience from internships or thesis work, and proficiency in statistical tools like SAS, R, or Stata. Tailoring your application to show data collection and analysis projects gives you a concrete edge. Public health practicum experience, even unpaid, signals readiness for field and surveillance work that many of these roles require from day one.
Which companies hire entry level epidemiologists?
Companies hiring entry level epidemiologists right now include Boston Public Health Commission, LanceSoft, and Emory University, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. At this level, the mix typically includes government health agencies, hospital systems, academic medical centers, and research consulting firms that onboard new graduates into structured analytical or surveillance roles.
Are there remote entry level epidemiologist jobs?
Yes, though most entry level openings lean on-site given the field and lab components many roles require. About 75% of entry level epidemiologist openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, concentrated in data analysis, surveillance reporting, and research coordination functions where the core work is desk-based and does not require direct community or clinical contact.
Are these new grad epidemiologist jobs?
Yes, the listings here include new grad, recent graduate, and junior epidemiologist roles alongside other entry level postings. A new grad-friendly posting typically welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internship or practicum hours in place of full-time work history, and treats a strong thesis or capstone project as evidence of field readiness rather than requiring prior professional roles.
Which industries hire the most entry level epidemiologists?
Entry Level epidemiologist roles concentrate in Education, Technology & Software, and Government & Public Sector, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors drive the most hiring at this level because they maintain ongoing disease surveillance programs, clinical research pipelines, and public health response teams that need early-career analysts to manage data collection, outbreak investigation support, and reporting functions.