Job description
The CDC Foundation helps the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) save and improve lives by unleashing the power of collaboration between CDC, philanthropies, corporations, organizations and individuals to protect the health, safety and security of America and the world. The CDC Foundation is the go-to nonprofit authorized by Congress to mobilize philanthropic partners and private-sector resources to support CDC’s critical health protection mission. Since 1995, the CDC Foundation has raised over $1.9 billion and launched more than 1,300 programs impacting a variety of health threats from chronic disease conditions including cardiovascular disease and cancer, to infectious diseases like rotavirus and HIV, to emergency responses, including COVID-19 and Ebola. The CDC Foundation managed hundreds of programs in the United States and in more than 90 countries last year. Visit www.cdcfoundation.org for more information.
Position Highlights:
Position Title: Biostatistician II (Summer Position)
Location: Hybrid – part-time onsite in Carson City, NV and part-time remote
Position End Date: 6/1/2025 – 8/31/2025
Salary: $25.88/HR plus benefits (Non-exempt)
Overview:
The CDC Foundation is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic public health Biostatistician II for the summer to support the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). This position will offer a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in applying biostatistics and data visualization techniques to real-world public health challenges. You will work on projects that help analyze public health data, contribute to data-driven decisions, and enhance health programs across Nevada. This position is ideal for students or recent graduates looking to deepen their understanding of biostatistics and public health while contributing to meaningful projects that improve population health outcomes.
Qualifications:
•Basic proficiency in statistical software (e.g., SAS, R, STATA, SPSS) and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is preferred.
•Strong understanding of statistical methods and public health principles.
•Ability to analyze and present data clearly and effectively.
•Strong written and verbal communication skills.
•Enthusiasm for public health research and data-driven decision-making.
•Willingness to learn and adapt to new challenges.
Education:
Current enrollment in or recent completion of a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Biostatistics, Statistics, Public Health, Epidemiology, or a related field.
Responsibilities:
•Assist in designing studies and performing statistical analyses on state-level public health data.
•Contribute to the development and maintenance of Power BI dashboards and visual reports, presenting data and trends to support public health decision-making.
•Support data cleaning, modeling, and other statistical analyses on a variety of public health datasets.
•Collaborate with Nevada DHHS teams to produce clear and impactful visualizations that effectively communicate public health trends and outcomes.
•Participate in special projects as assigned, gaining experience in different areas of public health and biostatistics.
•Work with large datasets from health surveillance systems and public health registries, developing insights that can be used to inform health programs and policies.
Special Notes:
This role is involved in a dynamic public health program. As such, roles and responsibilities are subject to change as situations evolve. Roles and responsibilities listed above may be expanded upon or updated to match priorities and needs, once written approval is received by both the CDC Foundation and New Jersey Department of Health, in order best support the State of New Jersey in their public health programming.
This position is hybrid – part-time onsite in Carson City, NV and part-time remote. CDC Foundation retains the right to make adjustments to this as required.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status, and all other characteristics protected by law.
We comply with all applicable laws including E.O. 11246 and the Vietnam Era Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 governing employment practices and do not discriminate on the basis of any unlawful criteria in accordance with 41 C.F.R. §§ 60-300.5(a)(12) and 60-741.5(a)(7). As a federal government contractor, we take affirmative action on behalf of protected veterans.
The CDC Foundation is a smoke-free environment.
Relocation expenses are not included.
