Scientific Data Analyst (Junior) – Public Health Analytics

Scientific Data Analyst (Junior) – Public Health Analytics📍 Atlanta, GA (Hybrid – Onsite 2–3 days/week)💼 W2 Contract We are seeking a Junior Scientific Data Analyst to support epidemiology and healthcare quality analytics initiatives under senior scientific guidance.This role focuses on structured scientific data work, reproducible analytics, and documentation used in public‑health surveillance and reporting workflows.Role OverviewThe Scientific Data Analyst will support investigators and senior analysts working with healthcare surveillance datasets. Responsibilities are execution‑focused and centered on data quality, repeatable analysis workflows, and documented analytical outputs.The position requires onsite presence in Atlanta for secure dataset access and collaboration.Key ResponsibilitiesPerform data cleaning, validation, and quality control on healthcare surveillance datasetsDevelop and maintain well‑documented R and/or Python scripts for data preparation and analysisProduce descriptive analyses, summary tables, and trend outputs under senior guidanceMaintain data dictionaries, change logs, and study documentationSupport preparation of tables and figures for internal scientific reviews and reportingAssist with data preparation for modeling and structured analytics tasks as requestedParticipate in program meetings and onsite working sessionsRequired QualificationsMaster’s degree (Public Health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Health Informatics, Data Science, or related field)1–3 years of relevant experience (academic research, internships, or professional experience acceptable)Working knowledge of R and/or Python with emphasis on clean, reproducible codeExperience working with structured datasets and repeatable QC workflowsStrong documentation and organizational skillsProficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).Preferred ExperienceExposure to public‑health surveillance or healthcare analyticsBasic SQL skills for data extraction and reconciliationExperience supporting scientific or structured reporting workflowsAdditional DetailsWork Authorization: USC, GC, CPT‑40, OPT, OPT‑EXT, H4‑EADEmployment Type: W2 only (no C2C / no 1099)Compensation: Competitive, based on experience and interview feedbackDuration: Long‑term contract through December 2027, with potential extension based on program needs