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 Government & Public Sector, Education, and Technology & Software, with employers like Boston Public Health Commission, City of Nashua, and Carson City, NV hiring at this level now.
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Job Information
State of Tennessee Job Information
LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, DAVIDSON COUNTY
A Motor Vehicle Records screening will be conducted prior to employment.
For more information, visit the link below:
https://www.tn.gov/hr/employees1/benefits.html
Salary based on education and experience.
This position is eligible for hybrid work, requiring a minimum of eight (8) days per month in office.
This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.
Qualifications
Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a doctorate's degree in epidemiology.
OR
Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a doctorate's degree in medicine (MD), osteopathic medicine (DO), veterinarian medicine (DVM) public health, biostatistics, statistics, health informatics health sciences, biomedical sciences or environmental sciences with experience equivalent to two years' work experience in epidemiology.
Substitution of Education for Experience: Additional graduate coursework in public health or an Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) Fellowship may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of two years.
OR
Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in epidemiology, public health, biostatistics, statistics, or health informatics with experience equivalent to four year's work experience in epidemiology.
Substitution of Education for Experience: Additional studies with an Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) Fellowship may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of two years.
OR
Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in health science, biomedical science or environmental science with experience equivalent to six year's work experience in epidemiology.
Substitution of Education for Experience: Additional studies with an Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) Fellowship may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of two years.
Overview
Guided by trust, compassion, service, and excellence, we, at the Tennessee Department of Health, strive to protect, promote, and improve the health and well-being of every Tennessean. The position of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases (VPD) Surveillance Deputy Director serves as a key leader for the greater Vaccine-Preventable Diseases and Immunization Program (VPDIP) within the Communicable and Environmental Diseases and Emergency Preparedness (CEDEP) division of the Tennessee Department of Health. This position supports the VPD Surveillance Director in carrying out all aspects of VPD surveillance in Tennessee. Usual job duties include:
Responsibilities
Leadership
- Support the VPD Director with day-to-day activities and oversight of the VPD Surveillance Program
- Provide supervision, support and mentorship to the epidemiology branch of the VPD team
- Assist the VPD Director with writing VPD-pertinent sections of federal grants
- Track and ensure completion of grant deliverables and performance milestones
VPD Surveillance
- Serve as Subject Matter Expert for assigned VPD conditions
- Analyze and visualize VPD related data
- Ensure adherence to national case definitions, timely reporting requirements, and data standards
- Develop guidance documents, investigation tools, and response protocols
- Provide guidance, support, and technical assistance to Tennessee's 13 public health jurisdictions on VPD investigations and outbreak response
Cross-Sector Collaboration
- Participate in VPDIP Epidemiologist Collaborative
- Coordinate cross-functional work across epidemiology, laboratory, immunizations, emergency preparedness, and communications teams. Participate in emergency preparedness and response activities including incident command structures when activated.
Competencies (KSA's)
- Manages Complexity
- Instills Trust
- Communicates Effectively
- Tech Savvy
- Decision Quality
Knowledges:
- Administration and Management
- Customer and Personal Service
- Epidemiology
- Physical Sciences
- Public Health
Skills:
- Active Learning and Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Complex Problem Solving
- Mathematics
- Reading Comprehension
Abilities:
- Deductive Reasoning
- Inductive Reasoning
- Information Ordering
- Problem Sensitivity Speech Clarity
Tools & Equipment
- Personal Computer
- Telephone
- Fax Machine, Printer, Scanner, Copy Machine
- Calculator
- Electronic Devices
TN Driver Standards
State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications:
- A valid driver's license
- For the past five years, the candidate's driver record must not have record of the following violations: driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than 4 moving violations.
Please include your Driver's License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application.
**Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.
Job Information
State of Tennessee Job Information
LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, DAVIDSON COUNTY
A Motor Vehicle Records screening will be conducted prior to employment.
For more information, visit the link below:
https://www.tn.gov/hr/employees1/benefits.html
Salary based on education and experience.
This position is eligible for hybrid work, requiring a minimum of eight (8) days per month in office.
This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.
Qualifications
Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a doctorate's degree in epidemiology.
OR
Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a doctorate's degree in medicine (MD), osteopathic medicine (DO), veterinarian medicine (DVM) public health, biostatistics, statistics, health informatics health sciences, biomedical sciences or environmental sciences with experience equivalent to two years' work experience in epidemiology.
Substitution of Education for Experience: Additional graduate coursework in public health or an Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) Fellowship may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of two years.
OR
Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in epidemiology, public health, biostatistics, statistics, or health informatics with experience equivalent to four year's work experience in epidemiology.
Substitution of Education for Experience: Additional studies with an Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) Fellowship may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of two years.
OR
Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in health science, biomedical science or environmental science with experience equivalent to six year's work experience in epidemiology.
Substitution of Education for Experience: Additional studies with an Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) Fellowship may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of two years.
Overview
Guided by trust, compassion, service, and excellence, we, at the Tennessee Department of Health, strive to protect, promote, and improve the health and well-being of every Tennessean. The position of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases (VPD) Surveillance Deputy Director serves as a key leader for the greater Vaccine-Preventable Diseases and Immunization Program (VPDIP) within the Communicable and Environmental Diseases and Emergency Preparedness (CEDEP) division of the Tennessee Department of Health. This position supports the VPD Surveillance Director in carrying out all aspects of VPD surveillance in Tennessee. Usual job duties include:
Responsibilities
Leadership
- Support the VPD Director with day-to-day activities and oversight of the VPD Surveillance Program
- Provide supervision, support and mentorship to the epidemiology branch of the VPD team
- Assist the VPD Director with writing VPD-pertinent sections of federal grants
- Track and ensure completion of grant deliverables and performance milestones
VPD Surveillance
- Serve as Subject Matter Expert for assigned VPD conditions
- Analyze and visualize VPD related data
- Ensure adherence to national case definitions, timely reporting requirements, and data standards
- Develop guidance documents, investigation tools, and response protocols
- Provide guidance, support, and technical assistance to Tennessee's 13 public health jurisdictions on VPD investigations and outbreak response
Cross-Sector Collaboration
- Participate in VPDIP Epidemiologist Collaborative
- Coordinate cross-functional work across epidemiology, laboratory, immunizations, emergency preparedness, and communications teams. Participate in emergency preparedness and response activities including incident command structures when activated.
Competencies (KSA's)
- Manages Complexity
- Instills Trust
- Communicates Effectively
- Tech Savvy
- Decision Quality
Knowledges:
- Administration and Management
- Customer and Personal Service
- Epidemiology
- Physical Sciences
- Public Health
Skills:
- Active Learning and Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Complex Problem Solving
- Mathematics
- Reading Comprehension
Abilities:
- Deductive Reasoning
- Inductive Reasoning
- Information Ordering
- Problem Sensitivity Speech Clarity
Tools & Equipment
- Personal Computer
- Telephone
- Fax Machine, Printer, Scanner, Copy Machine
- Calculator
- Electronic Devices
TN Driver Standards
State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications:
- A valid driver's license
- For the past five years, the candidate's driver record must not have record of the following violations: driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than 4 moving violations.
Please include your Driver's License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application.
**Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.
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Who's Hiring
- Boston Public Health Commission3
- City of Nashua1
- Carson City, NV1
- University of Minnesota1
- University Of Washington1
Top Industries Hiring
- Government & Public Sector4
- Education3
- Technology & Software2
- Science & Research1
- Healthcare & Medical Services1
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, City of Nashua, and Carson City, NV, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 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 18% of entry level epidemiologist openings are remote or hybrid as of July 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 Government & Public Sector, Education, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 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.