Health Equity Epidemiologist

Health Equity Epidemiologist

FT / PT Status – Full-Time
Salary – $29.66 - $40.00 Hourly Wage
Remote Work / In-Office – Hybrid
Recruiter – Angie Rhodes | arhodes@utah.gov 
Application Deadline – 8/21/2026*

*This job posting may close at any time after the minimum advertising period of three (3) business days has passed, should a sufficient applicant pool be received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Key Responsibilities

Do you have experience with data analysis and program evaluation? Do you have experience with statistical software like SAS, R, or SPSS? The Utah Department of Health and Human Services is looking for an Epidemiologist to work under the Data, Research and Evaluation Team within the Office of Health Equity. If you have exceptional data analysis, evaluation, and statistical skills, apply today! In this position, you will be able to work in a team environment with an amazing group of dedicated individuals. 

Day-to-day responsibilities of this position:

• Conduct surveillance activities, such as reviewing and assessing surveillance data needs, collecting, analyzing, evaluating, and communicating surveillance data.
• Investigate factors that affect the health of communities, including social drivers of health.
• Collect, manage, analyze, interpret, and visualize data and report on findings.
• Develop a series of data tools and trainings.
• Provide technical assistance to other DHHS programs on health equity and health disparities data collection, analysis, interpretation, and reporting.
• Develop reports and conduct presentations for dissemination to diverse audiences.

Supplemental Information

• Risks which require the use of special safety precautions and/or equipment, e.g., working around operating machines, working with contagious diseases or hazardous chemicals, etc.
• Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.
• This position is a time limited position (Schedule TL) that may convert to career service (Schedule B) in the future.
• This position is currently a hybrid of two (2) in-office and three (3) remote work days. Please note, a position's eligibility for remote work is established by agency management and is subject to change at their discretion, at any time, and for any reason.

Qualifications

Minimum or "day-one" qualifications:

• Must have a Masters degree with at least one to two years of work experience in epidemiology or data analysis and proficiency in SAS and/or R; OR have a total of 8 years combined work experience in analytical epidemiology or data analysis with proficiency in SAS and/ or R. 
• Must have advanced skills in statistical software like SAS and/or R.
• Has excellent qualitative and quantitative data analysis and statistical skills, including analytical epidemiology.
• Has strong technical writing skills.
• Is detail oriented.
• Has excellent oral communication and presentation skills.
• Exercises high critical thinking skills.
• Works well in a team environment.
• Has an interest in health disparities.

Preferred or trainable/on-the-job qualifications: 

•  Has GIS experience

About the Role

Location –
288 North 1460 West
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84116
United States
Background Check Required – You must successfully pass a criminal history check.
Drug Test Required – No
Schedule Code – TL - Time limited

Why You Should Join Our Team
In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah, click here. Other benefits may include:

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization. 
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals. 
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

The Agency
For more information on the Office of Health Equity, please visit our website.

EEO Statement
The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact (801) 957-9390.