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Epidemiologist roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under USMCA for Canadian and Mexican professionals with a relevant degree in epidemiology or a related health science field. Canadians can secure TN status at the border or a port of entry with no lottery and no cap. Mexicans apply through a U.S. consulate with a limited annual allocation.
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Location: Nashville, TN 37243
Shift: 8-4.30PM
Interview: Phone and in-person
Requirement: Must work in office 1 day a week.
Primary Responsibilities
Nonfatal Overdose Surveillance:
- Develop expertise in the Electronic Surveillance System for the Early Notification of Community-based Epidemics (ESSENCE) and support statewide nonfatal overdose surveillance.
- Collaborate with surveillance staff to develop and validate surveillance definitions for emerging substances, including medetomidine, vape shop products, cannabis, and other emerging drug classes.
- Collaborate with internal partners to support integration of ESSENCE data with REDCap and other surveillance systems.
- Train team members on ESSENCE workflows, surveillance definitions, and data management processes.
Surveillance Reporting and Data Visualization:
- Develop and maintain standardized monthly overdose burden reports to support internal planning and decision-making.
- Evaluate available surveillance data sources to identify the most appropriate data for routine reporting.
- Design and maintain automated reporting tools to efficiently produce monthly trend reports.
- Perform quality assurance reviews to ensure data completeness, accuracy, and consistency prior to dissemination.
- Present surveillance findings and provide technical guidance on interpretation of overdose trends to internal stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Public Health, or a related field.
- Experience conducting epidemiologic analyses using large administrative or surveillance datasets.
- Experience with SAS, SQL, R, Tableau, or similar analytic and visualization software.
- Knowledge of public health surveillance systems, syndromic surveillance, or overdose surveillance is preferred.
- Experience with study design, data quality assessment, statistical analysis, and interpretation of public health data.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing technical reports and presenting findings to diverse audiences.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Desired Characteristics
The ideal candidate is a curious, collaborative, and detail-oriented epidemiologist who enjoys solving complex analytic problems and translating data into actionable public health information. They should be comfortable learning new surveillance systems, evaluating data quality, developing innovative surveillance products, and communicating findings to technical and non-technical audiences. A strong commitment to continuous learning, teamwork, and improving overdose prevention efforts is essential.
Contract Epidemiologist – Expanded Nonfatal Overdose Surveillance Support (OD2A Grant)
Location: Nashville, TN 37243
Shift: 8-4.30PM
Interview: Phone and in-person
Requirement: Must work in office 1 day a week.
Primary Responsibilities
Nonfatal Overdose Surveillance:
- Develop expertise in the Electronic Surveillance System for the Early Notification of Community-based Epidemics (ESSENCE) and support statewide nonfatal overdose surveillance.
- Collaborate with surveillance staff to develop and validate surveillance definitions for emerging substances, including medetomidine, vape shop products, cannabis, and other emerging drug classes.
- Collaborate with internal partners to support integration of ESSENCE data with REDCap and other surveillance systems.
- Train team members on ESSENCE workflows, surveillance definitions, and data management processes.
Surveillance Reporting and Data Visualization:
- Develop and maintain standardized monthly overdose burden reports to support internal planning and decision-making.
- Evaluate available surveillance data sources to identify the most appropriate data for routine reporting.
- Design and maintain automated reporting tools to efficiently produce monthly trend reports.
- Perform quality assurance reviews to ensure data completeness, accuracy, and consistency prior to dissemination.
- Present surveillance findings and provide technical guidance on interpretation of overdose trends to internal stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Public Health, or a related field.
- Experience conducting epidemiologic analyses using large administrative or surveillance datasets.
- Experience with SAS, SQL, R, Tableau, or similar analytic and visualization software.
- Knowledge of public health surveillance systems, syndromic surveillance, or overdose surveillance is preferred.
- Experience with study design, data quality assessment, statistical analysis, and interpretation of public health data.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing technical reports and presenting findings to diverse audiences.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Desired Characteristics
The ideal candidate is a curious, collaborative, and detail-oriented epidemiologist who enjoys solving complex analytic problems and translating data into actionable public health information. They should be comfortable learning new surveillance systems, evaluating data quality, developing innovative surveillance products, and communicating findings to technical and non-technical audiences. A strong commitment to continuous learning, teamwork, and improving overdose prevention efforts is essential.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as an Epidemiologist
Translate your credentials into U.S. terminology
Canadian and Mexican epidemiology degrees often list specializations differently than U.S. equivalents. Get a credential evaluation that maps your degree field to the TN visa occupational requirements for Epidemiologist so your employer's TN support letter uses the exact qualifying language.
Target federal and state public health agencies first
CDC-affiliated agencies, state health departments, and university research centers file TN petitions routinely for Epidemiologist roles. These employers already understand the documentation requirements and are less likely to mistake TN for H-1B visa sponsorship when you raise it.
Search verified TN sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Epidemiologist roles by employers with recent visa filings. This saves you from applying to postings where hiring managers may not yet realize TN eligibility is possible for this occupation.
Confirm your role maps to the right USMCA category
TN eligibility for Epidemiologists falls under the Scientific category, which requires a baccalaureate or licenciatura degree. If your job description leans toward management or policy rather than applied research, ask the employer to frame the duties in scientific terms to avoid a TN refusal at the port of entry.
Negotiate who handles the TN filing before signing
Canadians can self-file at a port of entry with employer documentation, but many employers prefer to control the process. Clarify in writing whether the employer or you will prepare the TN packet so nothing falls through the gap between offer acceptance and your start date.
Prepare for Mexican nationals' consulate timeline early
Mexican nationals apply for TN status at a U.S. consulate, not at the border. Schedule your consular interview immediately after your offer letter is finalized. Appointment availability in major Mexican cities can run several weeks out, and your employer needs a realistic start date.
Epidemiologist TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Epidemiologist role qualify for TN visa status?
Yes. Epidemiologist is a recognized profession under the USMCA TN visa category for Scientific roles. You need a baccalaureate or licenciatura degree in epidemiology, public health, or a closely related life or health science field. The job duties must center on research, surveillance, or applied scientific analysis rather than purely administrative or managerial work.
How does the TN visa compare to H-1B for Epidemiologist roles?
TN has no annual lottery, no cap for Canadians, and can be processed at the port of entry in a single day for Canadian nationals. H-1B requires an annual lottery with a March registration window and a months-long wait before any work authorization begins. For Epidemiologists with Canadian or Mexican citizenship, TN is a faster and more predictable path to U.S. employment.
Where can Canadian and Mexican Epidemiologists find employers that sponsor TN visas?
Migrate Mate lets you search Epidemiologist roles specifically filtered by employers with TN visa sponsorship history. Most general job boards don't distinguish between visa types, which means you often spend time on roles where the employer has never filed a TN petition and isn't prepared to start. Searching a TN-specific platform removes that friction.
What documentation does my employer need to support my TN application as an Epidemiologist?
Your employer must provide a detailed support letter on company letterhead that identifies your job title as Epidemiologist, describes the scientific duties you'll perform, confirms your degree qualifies you for the role, and states your compensation and employment period. You'll also carry your degree certificate and transcripts. USCIS or CBP officers can request additional evidence if the letter is vague about duties.
Can a Mexican national Epidemiologist apply for TN status at the U.S. border like a Canadian?
No. Mexican nationals must apply for a TN visa stamp at a U.S. consulate in Mexico before traveling to work in the United States. Canadian nationals are the only TN applicants who can seek admission directly at a port of entry or preclearance facility. Plan for Mexican consulate appointment availability, which can add several weeks to your timeline before a start date is realistic.