ELC Laboratory-Epidemiologist Coordinator

Company: Heluna Health
Location: El Cerrito
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

SUMMARY The Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity (ELC) Program addresses emerging infectious disease threats and is one of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) key nationwide cooperative agreements for supporting state epidemiology, laboratory and health information systems capacity to address infectious diseases. The ELC Laboratory-Epidemiology (Lab-Epi) Coordinator will be housed under California Department of Public Health (CDPH)’s Center for Laboratory Science (CLS). This individual will work closely with ELC Program Manager and support communication between CLS laboratory staff and Center for Infectious Diseases (CID) epidemiologists as well as clinical lab partners. This individual will address cross cutting needs of both labs and epidemiologists. They will assess laboratory gaps and coordinate lab-epi stakeholder meetings. Under the direction of the CLS Deputy Director, the ELC Lab-Epi Coordinator will develop and implement processes, collaborate with key partners to evaluate program activities, and manage day-to-day program operations. The ELC Lab-Epi Coordinator will assist with the coordination of federal grant deliverables including progress reports, and monitoring program budgets. If hired for this position, applicant will be required to provide proof of full vaccination for COVID-19 prior to the start date; or have a valid religious or medical reason qualifying the applicant for an exemption (that may or may not require accommodation). Salary range: $70,000 to $85,000 annually depending on experience/qualifications. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Coordinate ELC-project conference calls and meetings, track progress, and provide administrative and fiscal updates. Analyze project operations and implement strategies to improve effectiveness and efficiency. Develop project budgets, in collaboration with CDPH CLS and CID project staff, and Heluna Health. Review budgets with ELC CLS Principal Investigators to forecast progress and potential challenges, in collaboration with the ELC Program Manager. Assist in monitoring and tracking of performance measures. Write and compile fiscal or programmatic reports for submission to CDC, meeting critical deadlines. Oversee and review the development of duty statements, hiring, onboarding, and performance evaluations of project staff, ensuring consistency with ELC Enhancing Detection project mandates and objectives. Maintain excellent working relationship with CDPH CLS and CID, Heluna Health, and other partners. Conducts other duties as requested or assigned. JOB QUALIFICATIONS Education/Experience Bachelor’s degree, required. Graduate degree in Public Health or related field, preferred. A minimum of two years’ experience in program and federal grant management, required. Experience working collaboratively with diverse groups with multiple activities, timelines, and deadlines. Other Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Ability to problem-solve, multi-task, and meet deadlines. Ability to organize and direct projects to successful completion. Ability to work as part of a team comprised of individuals across different agencies, disciplines, and locations. Ability to lead internal and external meetings, collaborations, and coalitions. Exceptional interpersonal skills and abilities. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Competence with computer and application skills, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Adobe. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Stand: Occasionally Walk: Occasionally Sit: Frequently Reach Outward: Occasionally Reach Above Shoulder: Occasionally Climb, Crawl, Kneel, Bend: Occasionally Lift / Carry: Occasionally - Up to 25 lbs. Push/Pull: Occasionally - Up to 25 lbs. See (Vision): Constantly Taste/ Smell: Not Applicable KEY Not Applicable = Not required for essential functions Occasionally = (0 - 2 hrs./day) Frequently = (2 - 5 hrs./day) Constantly = (5 hrs./day) WORK ENVIRONMENT General office and laboratory setting, indoors, temperature controlled. EEOC STATEMENT It is the policy of Heluna Health to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, without regard to age (40 and over), national origin or ancestry, race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, reproductive health decision making, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer or a record or history of cancer), AIDS or HIV, genetic information or characteristics, veteran status or military service.

Keywords: Heluna Health, San Ramon , ELC Laboratory-Epidemiologist Coordinator, Science, Research & Development , El Cerrito, California