Overview
Job Description and Duties
Candidates 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 duties of a clinical chemistry scientist to ensure the quality of performance and outcomes of results from our high complexity Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) certified genetic screening laboratories with a principle focus on immunochemical and ribonucleic acid/deoxyribonucleic acid (RNA/DNA) testing for genetic diseases of newborns.
The candidate works under the general supervision of the Research Scientist Supervisor I (Chemical Sciences), Chief of the Severe Combined Immunodeficiencies Screening Unit. The Research Scientist II (Chemical Sciences) plans, organizes, and carries out scientific research studies of moderate scientific scope and complexity. This position requires hands-on laboratory work.
This position requires (at the time of appointment) the possession of a valid California Clinical Chemist license, a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Generalist) license, or a Clinical Genetic Molecular Biologist Scientist license.
Attach the additional documentation listed below as part of the application package: A copy of your CA CLS license as a Generalist, Chemist, or Genetic Molecular Biologist.
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.
