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.
The candidate works under the general direction of the Research Scientist Supervisor II (Chemical Sciences) RSSII (CS) in the Food and Drug Laboratory Branch (FDLB), Chemistry Section, Chemistry Research Unit. The Research Scientist III (Chemical Sciences) (RS II) plans, organizes, and carries out chemical science research studies of highly developed scientific scope and complexity. The incumbent conceives and assists in the planning and conducting of scientific analytical studies of chemical contaminants present in food and drugs. The incumbent serves as a scientific technical consultant in the specialized area of food and drug research. The incumbent will cross-train on multiple instrument platforms to be an alternate operator for laboratory testing methods.
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.
