JC-469709 – Lead Interoperability Researcher

Overview

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.”

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by reducing the emotional and financial burden of disability and death caused by genetic and congenital disorders by supporting the routine surveillance, reporting, and investigation of birth defects in California.

The candidate works under the general direction of the Research Scientist Supervisor I (Epidemiology/Biostatistics), chief of the California Birth Defects Birth Monitoring Program (CBDMP) Section. The Research Scientist III (Social/Behavioral Sciences) will plan, organize, and direct scientific research studies of a highly developed scientific scope and complexity using behavioral theoretical models to perform validation, data analyses, process evaluation, data management, and documentation on integrating electronic health data into the California Birth Defects Registry and expanding the registry statewide. The incumbent will evaluate birth defects and other public health data and workflows and lead the development of scope and specifications for data quality validation and data management. The candidate will work closely with management and other research scientists to assess, manage, and communicate program needs.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

RESEARCH SCIENTIST III (SOCIAL BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES)
RESEARCH SCIENTIST III (EPIDEMIOLOGY/BIOSTATISTICS)
Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate’s relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Proficiency in principles of public health surveillance.
Proficiency in data integration, analytics, and visualization.
Experience with medical or clinical databases.
Ability to provide leadership in evaluation, development, and application of clinical public health data.
Knowledge of SAS/SQL statistical software and SQL Server platform.
How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.

https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=469709

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.