Overview
Job Description and Duties
This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by analyzing and drawing conclusions from research studies of the microbial, viral, and immunologic aspects of infectious diseases. The employee will plan, organize and carry out studies of limited scientific scope and complexity such as the gathering and analysis of testing data for enhanced microbial surveillance projects to share with CDPH and Centers for Disease Control (CDC) partners; will serve as a team member on larger public health projects within the program and will act as a technical scientific consultant; maintain compliance with the CDPH/MDL quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) program and applicable regulations, as well as make decisions and address problems using established guidelines and procedures. Work will be reviewed periodically to ensure that it conforms to established policies and procedures.
About The California Department of Public Health
The California Department of Public Health (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.
