How do they match: Epidemiologists

  • Infection Prevention Coordinator
  • Infection Prevention Director
  • Infection Prevention Manager
  • Infection Prevention Specialist
  • Infection Preventionist
  • Infection Control Preventionist

  • Investigate and describe the determinants and distribution of disease, disability, or health outcomes. May develop the means for prevention and control.

  • Prepare and analyze samples to study effects of drugs, gases, pesticides, or microorganisms on cell structure and tissue.
  • Conduct research to develop methodologies, instrumentation, and procedures for medical application, analyzing data and presenting findings.
  • Educate healthcare workers, patients, and the public about infectious and communicable diseases, including disease transmission and prevention.
  • Plan and direct studies to investigate human or animal disease, preventive methods, and treatments for disease.
  • Provide expertise in the design, management and evaluation of study protocols and health status questionnaires, sample selection, and analysis.

  • Prepare proposals or grant applications to obtain project funding.
  • Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations.
  • Present research results to others.