STEM OPT Epidemiologist Jobs
Epidemiologist roles in public health agencies, research universities, and healthcare systems qualify for STEM OPT's 24-month extension if your degree is in epidemiology, biostatistics, or a related STEM field. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify. That combination gives you up to 36 months to build U.S. research experience before pursuing H-1B visa sponsorship.
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$35.12 Hourly
Location
Cheyenne, WY
Job Type
Contract Full-time
Job Number
2026-01604
Department
Department Of Health
Division
Cheyenne and County Offices
Opening Date
06/18/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
FLSA
Determined by Position
Job Classification
ATAW99
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
This position is an At-Will Employee Contract (AWEC) position. This position reports to the Substance Abuse Prevention Epidemiologist and will collect, analyze, and disseminate timely data from emergency departments, including syndromic surveillance data, on suspected overdoses. The DOSE Epidemiologist will also analyze other datasets related to overdose and substance use, including Emergency Medical Services data, laboratory biosurveillance data, and other sources identified. This position will identify epidemiologic trends in non-fatal overdose data, including substances involved and populations disproportionately affected, to critically inform overdose prevention efforts in Wyoming. The DOSE epidemiologist will collaborate with other epidemiologists, prevention experts, external partners, and the public to share data and inform and evaluate prevention efforts.
Human Resource Contact:
wdhrecruit@wyo.gov
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed in the job level.
- Collect, analyze, and report Wyoming emergency department syndromic overdose data and emergency department discharge data at grant-required frequencies (typically monthly).
- Produce and disseminate data products related to emergency department overdose data at a frequency meeting, at a minimum, grant requirements.
- Communicate with internal and external partners and the public regarding emergency department overdose data.
- Coordinate with internal and external partners to improve the quality of emergency department overdose data.
- Coordinate with internal and external partners to apply data to inform prevention efforts.
- Provide technical data and evaluation support to internal and external partners on overdose prevention initiatives and inform evidence-based strategy adjustments.
- Participate in grant writing and reporting related to overdose.
- Attend training related to job duties both in Wyoming and other states.
- Participate in the division’s response to public health events as needed.
PREFERENCES:
Preference will be given to candidates with experience in public health epidemiology and a Master’s degree in public health, epidemiology, or a closely related field.
KNOWLEDGE:
- Knowledge of epidemiologic surveillance.
- Ability to carry out epidemiologic and statistical analysis.
- Ability to use results of analyses to help formulate prevention and control decisions.
- Ability to use software to conduct epidemiologic analyses.
- Ability to communicate data to a variety of audiences, including through written, oral, and website communication.
- Ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to address epidemiologic problems.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
None - See "Preferences"
Necessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
- The employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking, standing, bending, carrying light items, driving an automobile, etc.
NOTES:
- FLSA: Non-exempt
- The Wyoming Department of Health is an E-Verify employer.
The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.
Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.
Salary
$35.12 Hourly
Location
Cheyenne, WY
Job Type
Contract Full-time
Job Number
2026-01604
Department
Department Of Health
Division
Cheyenne and County Offices
Opening Date
06/18/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
FLSA
Determined by Position
Job Classification
ATAW99
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
This position is an At-Will Employee Contract (AWEC) position. This position reports to the Substance Abuse Prevention Epidemiologist and will collect, analyze, and disseminate timely data from emergency departments, including syndromic surveillance data, on suspected overdoses. The DOSE Epidemiologist will also analyze other datasets related to overdose and substance use, including Emergency Medical Services data, laboratory biosurveillance data, and other sources identified. This position will identify epidemiologic trends in non-fatal overdose data, including substances involved and populations disproportionately affected, to critically inform overdose prevention efforts in Wyoming. The DOSE epidemiologist will collaborate with other epidemiologists, prevention experts, external partners, and the public to share data and inform and evaluate prevention efforts.
Human Resource Contact:
wdhrecruit@wyo.gov
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed in the job level.
- Collect, analyze, and report Wyoming emergency department syndromic overdose data and emergency department discharge data at grant-required frequencies (typically monthly).
- Produce and disseminate data products related to emergency department overdose data at a frequency meeting, at a minimum, grant requirements.
- Communicate with internal and external partners and the public regarding emergency department overdose data.
- Coordinate with internal and external partners to improve the quality of emergency department overdose data.
- Coordinate with internal and external partners to apply data to inform prevention efforts.
- Provide technical data and evaluation support to internal and external partners on overdose prevention initiatives and inform evidence-based strategy adjustments.
- Participate in grant writing and reporting related to overdose.
- Attend training related to job duties both in Wyoming and other states.
- Participate in the division’s response to public health events as needed.
PREFERENCES:
Preference will be given to candidates with experience in public health epidemiology and a Master’s degree in public health, epidemiology, or a closely related field.
KNOWLEDGE:
- Knowledge of epidemiologic surveillance.
- Ability to carry out epidemiologic and statistical analysis.
- Ability to use results of analyses to help formulate prevention and control decisions.
- Ability to use software to conduct epidemiologic analyses.
- Ability to communicate data to a variety of audiences, including through written, oral, and website communication.
- Ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to address epidemiologic problems.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
None - See "Preferences"
Necessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
- The employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking, standing, bending, carrying light items, driving an automobile, etc.
NOTES:
- FLSA: Non-exempt
- The Wyoming Department of Health is an E-Verify employer.
The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.
Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as an Epidemiologist
Confirm your CIP code before applying
Epidemiology (CIP 26.1309) and biostatistics (CIP 26.1102) are both STEM-designated fields. Verify your degree's CIP code on your I-20 with your DSO before you accept any offer, since an incorrect code blocks your STEM OPT extension filing.
Target E-Verify enrolled public health employers
Federal agencies, state health departments, and CDC-funded research centers are legally required to use E-Verify, making them automatic matches. For private employers and nonprofits, confirm E-Verify enrollment directly with HR before advancing past the first interview round.
Use OFLC Wage Search to anchor your salary ask
Epidemiologist prevailing wages vary sharply by SOC code and geography. Run the OFLC Wage Search for SOC 19-1041 in your target metro before negotiating, so your offer meets the Level I or II wage your future H-1B petition will require.
Build your I-983 training plan around research deliverables
Your I-983 must list specific learning objectives tied to your epidemiology work, not a generic job description. Map each objective to a concrete output, such as a surveillance protocol, data analysis deliverable, or published report, so your DSO and employer can sign off without revision requests.
Find STEM OPT roles on Migrate Mate
Search Migrate Mate to filter epidemiologist openings by employers with verified E-Verify enrollment and active immigration filing history, so you spend time on roles where your OPT authorization is already a known quantity rather than a conversation starter.
Time your cap-gap window around funding cycles
Many epidemiologist roles are grant-funded with annual renewal dates in September, which aligns poorly with October 1 H-1B start dates. If your cap-gap authorization extends your OPT into a grant gap, get written confirmation from your employer that your position is funded through at least October 1.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an epidemiology degree qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your degree carries a STEM-designated CIP code. Epidemiology (CIP 26.1309), biostatistics (CIP 26.1102), and public health sciences with a quantitative concentration typically qualify. Check your I-20 with your DSO to confirm the exact CIP code before filing your STEM OPT extension, because the code on your degree document, not your job title, determines eligibility.
Does my epidemiologist employer need to be enrolled in E-Verify?
Yes. E-Verify enrollment is a federal requirement for all STEM OPT employers, not just federal contractors. Before accepting an offer, ask HR for the company's E-Verify employer ID or request written confirmation of enrollment. If the employer isn't enrolled, they must complete enrollment before USCIS will approve your STEM OPT extension, which can delay your start date.
What should the I-983 training plan include for an epidemiologist role?
Your I-983 must connect your day-to-day work to specific STEM learning goals tied to your degree. For epidemiology, that means listing objectives such as designing surveillance protocols, applying statistical modeling methods, or conducting outbreak investigations, along with how your employer will supervise and evaluate those outcomes. Generic job descriptions get flagged by DSOs and require revision before your extension can be filed.
How does cap-gap protection work if my H-1B is selected in the lottery?
If your OPT EAD expires before October 1 and your H-1B petition is timely filed with a change-of-status request, cap-gap automatically extends your work authorization through September 30. You can continue working as an epidemiologist during this period. USCIS issues a cap-gap notation on your I-20, which you'll need to show your employer alongside your original EAD.
Where can I find epidemiologist jobs where employers are already familiar with STEM OPT?
Migrate Mate filters epidemiologist roles by employers with active E-Verify enrollment and immigration filing history, so you can focus on organizations that have sponsored international employees before. Public health agencies, academic medical centers, and CDC-affiliated research institutions are consistent sources of STEM OPT-compatible roles and tend to have HR processes already set up for international hires.