Remote Epidemiologist Jobs
Remote Epidemiologist jobs are open across public health agencies, health technology companies, academic research institutions, and government contractors, from entry-level research positions on distributed epidemiology teams to senior roles leading outbreak investigations and surveillance programs. Employers hiring remotely right now include New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, BRS, and Goldbelt. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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- Lead studies about vaccine effectiveness, including coordinating with partners to facilitate execution of shared studies.
- Develop study design under supervisor and perform analyses pertaining to vaccine effectiveness analyses and other analyses.
- Conduct cleaning and analyses on surveillance data to assist in the identification of cases/clusters or concerns for investigations.
- Provide support for case-based surveillance systems; working with the pox Epidemiology team and external/state partners to assist in the advancement of national case surveillance.
- Conduct cleaning and analyses on surveillance data to assist in the identification of cases/clusters or concerns for investigations.
- Manage data for multiple clinical studies, including vaccine effectiveness studies.
- Write manuscripts, communications, or emails that facilitate partner engagement.
- Provide assistance on database design, management, and analyses for epidemiology projects within the branch and for special investigations.
- Communications to public health professionals via the development of materials and participation in trainings and meetings.
- Provide service to clinicians, public health officials, and citizens for the poxvirus phone duty.
- Working knowledge of public health research, epidemiologic studies, case-based surveillance, and study coordination practices.
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate study and surveillance activities across multidisciplinary teams and external public health partners.
- Experience cleaning, validating, organizing, and managing surveillance or research data to support case identification, cluster review, investigations, and study activities.
- Knowledge of database management, data quality assurance, and maintenance of accurate study and surveillance records.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of Microsoft Access and statistical or analytical software such as SAS, SPSS, R, or similar tools.
- Strong organizational and project coordination skills, including tracking study activities, managing deadlines, maintaining documentation, and balancing multiple priorities.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for interacting with clinicians, public health officials, state and local partners, study teams, and members of the public.
- Ability to develop study materials, training resources, presentations, surveillance summaries, technical documentation, and scientific reports.
- Ability to support public health consultation and phone-duty activities by collecting relevant information, accurately documenting interactions, and appropriately communicating or escalating concerns.
- Associates or Bachelors Degree in public health, epidemiology, biological sciences, health sciences, clinical research, or a closely related field.
- 3-5 years of relevant experience
- Ability to obtain and maintain CDC Public Trust Clearance.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in public health, epidemiology, biological sciences, health sciences, clinical research, or a closely related field.
- Approximately 5-7 years of experience supporting or coordinating public health, epidemiologic, clinical, or research studies.
- Experience supporting infectious disease surveillance, outbreak investigations, cluster investigations, or other communicable disease activities.
- Experience working with case-based surveillance systems or public health data platforms at the local, state, or federal level.
- Familiarity with DCIPHER or comparable public health surveillance, case-management, or data-integration systems.
- Experience collaborating with state health departments, local health departments, federal public health programs, healthcare providers, or other external partners.
- Experience contributing to manuscripts, abstracts, peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, or other scientific products.
- Experience developing or delivering training and technical assistance to public health professionals or research partners.
- Prior experience with CDC.
At Goldbelt, we value and reward our team's dedication and hard work. We provide a competitive base salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience. As an employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.
- Lead studies about vaccine effectiveness, including coordinating with partners to facilitate execution of shared studies.
- Develop study design under supervisor and perform analyses pertaining to vaccine effectiveness analyses and other analyses.
- Conduct cleaning and analyses on surveillance data to assist in the identification of cases/clusters or concerns for investigations.
- Provide support for case-based surveillance systems; working with the pox Epidemiology team and external/state partners to assist in the advancement of national case surveillance.
- Conduct cleaning and analyses on surveillance data to assist in the identification of cases/clusters or concerns for investigations.
- Manage data for multiple clinical studies, including vaccine effectiveness studies.
- Write manuscripts, communications, or emails that facilitate partner engagement.
- Provide assistance on database design, management, and analyses for epidemiology projects within the branch and for special investigations.
- Communications to public health professionals via the development of materials and participation in trainings and meetings.
- Provide service to clinicians, public health officials, and citizens for the poxvirus phone duty.
- Working knowledge of public health research, epidemiologic studies, case-based surveillance, and study coordination practices.
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate study and surveillance activities across multidisciplinary teams and external public health partners.
- Experience cleaning, validating, organizing, and managing surveillance or research data to support case identification, cluster review, investigations, and study activities.
- Knowledge of database management, data quality assurance, and maintenance of accurate study and surveillance records.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of Microsoft Access and statistical or analytical software such as SAS, SPSS, R, or similar tools.
- Strong organizational and project coordination skills, including tracking study activities, managing deadlines, maintaining documentation, and balancing multiple priorities.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for interacting with clinicians, public health officials, state and local partners, study teams, and members of the public.
- Ability to develop study materials, training resources, presentations, surveillance summaries, technical documentation, and scientific reports.
- Ability to support public health consultation and phone-duty activities by collecting relevant information, accurately documenting interactions, and appropriately communicating or escalating concerns.
- Associates or Bachelors Degree in public health, epidemiology, biological sciences, health sciences, clinical research, or a closely related field.
- 3-5 years of relevant experience
- Ability to obtain and maintain CDC Public Trust Clearance.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in public health, epidemiology, biological sciences, health sciences, clinical research, or a closely related field.
- Approximately 5-7 years of experience supporting or coordinating public health, epidemiologic, clinical, or research studies.
- Experience supporting infectious disease surveillance, outbreak investigations, cluster investigations, or other communicable disease activities.
- Experience working with case-based surveillance systems or public health data platforms at the local, state, or federal level.
- Familiarity with DCIPHER or comparable public health surveillance, case-management, or data-integration systems.
- Experience collaborating with state health departments, local health departments, federal public health programs, healthcare providers, or other external partners.
- Experience contributing to manuscripts, abstracts, peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, or other scientific products.
- Experience developing or delivering training and technical assistance to public health professionals or research partners.
- Prior experience with CDC.
At Goldbelt, we value and reward our team's dedication and hard work. We provide a competitive base salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience. As an employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Education
- Science & Research
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote epidemiologist jobs.
- Master's degree or doctoral degree in epidemiology or a closely related public health field
- Proficiency in statistical software such as SAS, R, Stata, or SPSS for data analysis
- Experience designing and conducting epidemiologic studies including cohort or case-control designs
- Familiarity with public health surveillance systems and reportable disease data management
- Strong written communication skills for preparing scientific reports, manuscripts, and grant applications
- Experience working with large administrative or claims datasets and managing data governance requirements
Tips for Your Remote Epidemiologist Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote epidemiologist openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly without sorting through unrelated postings. Remote roles with clear requirements fill fast, so applying early matters.
Show asynchronous communication skills upfront
Remote epidemiology teams rely on written handoffs, shared documentation, and clear status updates. Include examples in your application materials of reports, memos, or surveillance summaries you wrote for distributed audiences, not just in-person presentations.
Demonstrate proficiency with remote surveillance tools
Remote employers screen for hands-on experience with tools like REDCap, ESSENCE, SaTScan, or ArcGIS because you won't have a colleague nearby to troubleshoot. Name the specific platforms and datasets you've worked with in your resume and cover letter.
Prepare for remote technical interview formats
Remote epidemiologist interviews often include a take-home analytical exercise or a live code review using R or Python. Practice walking through your analytical reasoning out loud over video, since remote employers are evaluating how clearly you communicate method choices without a whiteboard.
Remote Epidemiologist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote epidemiologist job?
Remote epidemiologist roles go to candidates who can demonstrate strong written communication and the ability to move projects forward without in-person oversight. Remote employers in public health and health tech screen for proficiency with data analysis tools like R, Python, or SAS, experience with electronic surveillance systems, and comfort coordinating across distributed teams through asynchronous workflows. A portfolio of independent research outputs or published surveillance reports gives you a concrete edge.
Which companies hire remote epidemiologists?
Remote epidemiologist roles are posted by New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, BRS, and Goldbelt and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. The employers hiring in this space tend to be remote-first public health contractors, health technology firms, and distributed research organizations working in infectious disease, chronic disease surveillance, and population health.
Can you get a remote epidemiologist job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level epidemiologist roles are harder to land because employers expect you to work independently from day one without on-site mentorship. Your best paths in are graduate research assistantships, contract work with public health agencies, or freelance data analysis projects you can point to. Showing documented output, such as a published report or a GitHub repository with analytical code, matters more than a title.
Do you need a degree for remote epidemiologist jobs?
Usually, because most remote epidemiologist roles are posted with a master's in public health, epidemiology, or a related field as a baseline requirement, especially at government contractors and academic institutions. That said, remote employers increasingly weigh demonstrated analytical skills, completed surveillance projects, and proficiency with tools like STATA or ArcGIS alongside formal credentials, particularly for contract and junior research roles.
Which industries hire the most remote epidemiologists?
Remote epidemiologist roles concentrate in Education and Science & Research, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors hire epidemiologists remotely because their teams are already distributed across regions, states, or countries, and surveillance and research work is well-suited to asynchronous, data-driven collaboration.
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