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 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 CDPH Center for Laboratory Science’s mission and strategic plan by protecting the public’s health by enhancing California’s resilience to current and emerging health threats, promoting health and wellness by advancing protective measures and reducing risk, and by strengthening the Public Health workforce through recruitment and development and talent acquisition. All of these contribute to CDPH’s Mission to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities.
The Research Scientist III (Chemical Sciences) (RS III (CS)), plans, organizes, and directs scientific research studies of a highly developed scope and complexity. The RS III (CS) works as a member of a cooperative team, implementing standardized high-complexity clinical laboratory tests, and assists with development and performance of methods for qualification and quantification of toxic chemical residues and/or their metabolites in clinical samples, biological specimens, and possibly environmental samples as well. Independently conceives, plans and implements collaborative research needed to develop and perform practical instrumental analysis methods for qualification and quantification of toxic substances or their metabolites in clinical samples as needed, and possibly in environmental media as well.
While emergencies have been very infrequent or rare in the past, the RS III (CS)’s general availability to work is needed 24/7. This availability is required for certain unexpected or unscheduled laboratory operations, and thus 24/7 availability is one condition upon which filling this vacancy rests. The position requires 10% out-of-state travel to program-sponsored meetings, scientific conferences, and specialized training. The incumbent works in the laboratory, which is in compliance with the requirements of the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA).
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.
