RESEARCH SCIENTIST II (EPIDEMIOLOGY/BIOSTATISTICS) JC-457925

California Department of Public Health


Date: 6 days ago
City: Richmond, CA
Salary: $7,367 - $9,422 per month
Contract type: Full time
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.”

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 performing a variety of data support duties for prenatal screening implementation, evaluation, and epidemiological research in the Program Development and Evaluation Section. The Research Scientist II routinely performs data support activities that include any combination of data retrieval, data management, data analysis, data visualization, digital report generation, and communication with internal and external prenatal screening stakeholders.

The incumbent works under general supervision of the Research Scientist Supervisor I (Epidemiology/Biostatistics), Chief of the Prenatal Outcomes & Evaluation Unit. The incumbent will work independently or as a team member to plan, organize, and conduct ongoing data support services for prenatal screening projects. The incumbent will apply statistical and analytical techniques to respond to data requests, identify data quality issues, conduct evaluation projects, investigate research questions, and provide data evidence for program policy decisions using SQL and/or SAS software. The incumbent will produce and manage a variety of data visualization reports, maintain protocol documentations, and lead special projects assigned by the unit Chief. The position requires a strong comprehension of statistical and epidemiological methods and a high degree of skills using SQL and SAS software.

Telework Information

This position may be eligible for telework up to three (3) days per week and is required to report in-person to the designated headquarters office location a minimum of two (2) days per week. The amount of telework permitted is at the discretion of the Department and is subject to change, consistent with CDPH’s Telework Program. All employees who telework are required to be California residents in accordance with Government Code 14200. Candidates who reside outside of the state of California may be interviewed; however, the selected candidate must have a primary residency in the state of California prior to appointment (and continue to maintain California residency) as a condition of employment. Failure to meet this requirement may result in the job offer being rescinded.

Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated headquarters office 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.

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

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Final Filing Date: 12/16/2024

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-457925

Position #(s): 580-530-5582-909

Working Title: Prenatal Screening Data Scientist

Classification: RESEARCH SCIENTIST II (EPIDEMIOLOGY/BIOSTATISTICS) $7,367.00 - $9,422.00

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: Contra Costa County

Telework:

Hybrid

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.

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