Overview
About this Role
This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by enhancing preparedness and response for emerging public health threats through provision of leadership, guidance, and advancing coordination and collaboration across a variety of complex program areas including policy, equity, public health practice, communications, access to clinical expertise, epidemiology, and pursuit of funding opportunities.
The Research Scientist Staff (RS Staff) works under the general direction of the Research Scientist Supervisor I (RSS I) within the Regional Public Health Office (RPHO) and is responsible for analyzing data at the regional level and supporting local jurisdictions in need of epidemiological support for day-to-day epidemiological analyses. The RS Staff supports and conducts complex CDPH analyses and data analytics as needed or requested. Projects may include long-term projects to improve data quality and completeness using continuous quality improvement principles.
This position is required to travel up to 20% to work with LHJ staff and attend regional meetings.
Key Responsibilities
40% Design and conduct epidemiologic studies and perform statistical analyses, working with large administrative datasets in support and coordination with Public Health Regions. Support and coordinate with state and local epidemiologists to conduct time-sensitive data and surveillance projects in support of emergency responses and non‑emergency related priorities. Apply statistical and survey technicques and biologic theory to support description and understanding the distribution of determinants of disease, health, and genetic conditions in the population. Perform time‑sensitive, critical needs assessments, preparation of technical reports, manuscripts, meeting presentations and documents for time‑sensitive, critical information and education for public health professionals and the public. Areas of support may include infectious agents, nutrition and lifestyle factors, socio or enviornmetal factors, health promotion, chemical and physical agents in the environment, chronic disease and injury, genetic disorders or other genetic influences on disease.
30% Recommend improvements and updates to protocols to improve efficiency and better meet reporting needs. Use programming languages such as Statistical Analysis Software (SAS), R, and Structured Query Language (SQL). Assist in conducting data management activities such as cleaning, de‑duplication, record matching, and analysis of Electronic Laboratory Records (ELR) data. Respond to ad hoc requests for data visualizations, summaries and data extracts, and contribute to data management and data analysis for enhanced surveillance activities. Provide support building databases for emergency response and other activities as needed.
20% Provide strategic assistance to CDPH to assure that information systems support the information needs of the public health agency, statewide and local public health programs, policy development, research, and evaluation. Coordinate and oversee needs of LHJs and CDPH data systems and liaise with programs and partners to facilitate integration and electronic data exchange, including ongoing information system application testing, implementation, and evaluation with project teams across public health programs and CDPH.
10% Perform other job‑related duties as required. In the event of an emergency activation, the incumbent may, on short notice, be required to work irregular and overtime hours during disaster operations to support efforts.
Qualifications
All employees shall possess the general qualifications, as described in California Code of Regulations Title 2, Section 172, which include, but are not limited to integrity, honesty, dependability, thoroughness, accuracy, good judgment, initiative, resourcefulness, and the ability work cooperatively with others.
The competencies required for this position are found on the classification specification for the classification noted above. Classification specifications are located on the California Department of Human Resource’s Job Descriptions webpage.
Conflict of Interest (COI)
Background Check and/or Fingerprinting Clearance
Medical Clearance
Travel: Up to 20%
Bilingual: Pass a State written and/or verbal proficiency exam
License/Certification:
Other:
About California Department of Public Health (CDPH)
CDPH works to protect the public's health in the Golden State and helps shape positive health outcomes for individuals, families and communities. The Department's programs and services, implemented in collaboration with local health departments and state, federal and private partners, touch the lives of every Californian and visitor to the state 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Our Shared Vision
CDPH public health professionals, researchers, scientists, doctors, nurses, and other staff members have a shared vision to protect and improve the health of all Californians. We are dedicated to public service and passionate about our work and the people and communities we serve and protect.
Diversity Statement
At 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 for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.
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