Intern, Epidemiology, Data Science – Evaluation

American Heart Association

. Support the Annual Heart Disease and Stroke Statistical Update .

Posted 9/29/2026part-timeRemote • Texas • United StatesEntry Level💰 $23 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in statistical analysis and data management, with a focus on cardiovascular disease and stroke-related data. Proficient in developing documentation and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support public health initiatives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Statistical Software (SAS, R)Epidemiologic MethodsData AnalysisPublic Health Data InterpretationMS Office Proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

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Hard Skills

Data ExtractionData AnalysisStatistical ReportingQuality AssuranceQuantitative Analysis

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailEffective CommunicationTeam CollaborationAdaptabilityTime Management

Tools & Technologies

NHANESNHISCDC WONDERHCUPMEPS

Industry Keywords

Chronic Disease DataPopulation Health ResearchHealthcare UtilizationMortality DataExpenditure Data

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the Annual Heart Disease and Stroke Statistical Update
Extract, analyze, and summarize prevalence, mortality, healthcare utilization, expenditure, and outcome data using national datasets such as NHANES, NHIS, CDC WONDER, HCUP, and MEPS
Assist with collection, management, analysis, and reporting of cardiovascular disease and stroke-related data
Create and update statistical tables, figures, charts, and supporting documentation for scientific reports and publications
Develop and maintain standard operating procedures, analytic documentation, and process guides for data extraction, analysis, reporting, and quality assurance
Collaborate with epidemiologists, data scientists, and scientific volunteers to respond to data requests and support annual publication activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Epidemiology, Public Health, Statistics, or a related field
Working knowledge of statistical software such as cloud-based SAS and/or R required
Interest in and commitment to working with chronic disease data and populations
Ability to conduct quantitative analyses and interpret public health data
Ability to develop written procedures and documentation
Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams
Coursework or experience in epidemiologic methods, statistics, and population health research
Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and quality assurance
Effective oral, written and presentation communication skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment managing multiple priorities involving multiple entities
Intermediate to excellent proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
Reliable WiFi connection
Minimum availability of 20 hours per week, Monday-Friday between 8:30 am and 5 pm CST
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship, now or in the future
For remote work, must perform the work inside the United States, not in a foreign country
Experience using approved enterprise or closed-system AI tools for data analysis, documentation, quality assurance, or scientific reporting is preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hands-on experience in various facets of a non-profit, voluntary health organization
Access to Heart U, the Association’s award-winning corporate university
Training and support locally and through the National Center
Professional development and training
Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
Professional mentoring program
Teladoc General Medical and Behavioral Health programs
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost for employees and family members
Competitive compensation
Work-life harmonization resources