Overview
This is a home-based (remote) position open to candidates located anywhere in the United States. We welcome talent from across the country to join our team and make an impact, regardless of location. In-person events or in-office work are infrequent and scheduled in advance. This project position is currently funded through September 29, 2027.
The Opportunity
This role provides senior level leadership within the Bacterial and Mycotic Genomics Unit of the Molecular Epidemiology Program, supporting the integration of bacterial and mycotic pathogen genomics into routine public health surveillance and outbreak response. You will supervise epidemiology staff, guide analytic priorities, and ensure genomic findings are translated into clear, actionable information for public health programs and local health partners across Washington.
The work strengthens how genomic data are captured, stored, analyzed, and applied to notifiable disease investigations. This position plays a key role in advancing the practical, operational use of genomic surveillance, improving outbreak detection, expanding analytic capacity, and supporting a modern, sustainable approach to molecular epidemiology across the state.
Key Responsibilities Include:
Supervise and support epidemiologists conducting genomic analysis and reporting for bacterial and mycotic pathogens
Establish work priorities, timelines, and performance expectations in alignment with program goals
Integrate genomic data analysis into routine surveillance and outbreak investigations
Provide technical guidance on genomic data storage and structure within the Washington Disease Reporting System
Partner with internal programs and local health jurisdictions to analyze and interpret genomic findings
Develop reporting approaches and training materials that strengthen statewide capacity in genomic epidemiology
Contribute to advanced analytic projects that improve understanding of bacterial and mycotic pathogen transmission and epidemiology
About Washington Department of Health
At DOH, we safeguard public health in an ever-evolving world. Through collaboration with local health jurisdictions and state, federal, and private partners, our programs, and services impact every Washingtonian and visitor daily. We're driven by Equity, Innovation, and Engagement, as outlined in our Transformational Plan for the future of Washington health.
