RESEARCH SCIENTIST SUPERVISOR II (CHEMICAL SCIENCES) JC-499753 at California Department of Public Health

Department Information

At the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.

The Genetic Disease Screening Program (GDSP) of the California Department of Public Health works to protect and improve the health of all Californians. We run the largest screening program in the world and set the standard in delivering high-quality, cost-effective genetic services to all Californians. The mission of GDSP is “to serve the people of California by reducing the emotional and financial burden of disability and death caused by genetic and congenital disorders.”

The salary information listed on this advertisement may not reflect recent salary increases from salary adjustments or changes in the fiscal year.

CDPH is an E-Verify employer.

Department Website: https://www.cdph.ca.gov

Job Description And Duties

Incumbents in one of these classifications, where a Master’s Degree is required to meet the minimum qualifications, shall receive an educational pay differential equivalent to 2% of their monthly base pay. Those where a Doctoral Degree is a required to meet the minimum qualifications, shall receive an educational pay differential equivalent to 3% of their monthly base pay. Individuals with both a Master’s and Doctoral Degree will be given the best benefit in relation to salary shall only be eligible for only one amount.

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by providing leadership and direct supervision over the Technical/General Supervisor Section of the Laboratory Services Branch (LSB), whose function is to perform newborn screening of various birth defects and quality assurance to ensure Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) compliance requirements in this area.

The incumbent works under the broad administrative direction of the Research Scientist Manager (Chemical Services), Chief of the Laboratory Services Branch. The Research Scientist Supervisor (RSS) II (Chemical Sciences) will directly supervise one RSS I and five Research Scientist positions and have sufficient scientific knowledge and expertise for making decisions independently and resolve complex scientific problems in order to implement department policies and procedures, including affirmative action. The RSS II will also be expected to assist in the management of statewide contracts for LSB.

The incumbent will be required at the time of appointment to :

• Hold a valid medical license and board certification or active candidate status in Clinical Biochemical Genetics.
  
  
  

Travel may be required for this position. Reimbursement for travel takes into consideration an employee’s designated headquarters, as reflected in the duty statement, and is subject to regulations and bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the designated headquarters office will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

The headquarters office location for this position is identified in the attached duty statement.

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Final Filing Date: 12/12/2025

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-499753

Position #(s): 580-530-5650-001

Working Title: Technical/General Supervisor Section Chief

Classification: RESEARCH SCIENTIST SUPERVISOR II (CHEMICAL SCIENCES) $11,316.00 - $14,580.00

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: Contra Costa County

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Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Should you have any questions regarding the application process, our Recruitment Team is ready to help you at [email protected] or (916) 445-0983.