JC-465573 – Medical and Epidemiology Liaisons (MELs) Coordinator

Overview

The Viral and Rickettsial Disease Laboratory Program (VRDL) is one of the oldest and largest state public health virology laboratories in the United States. As a CLIA-certified state public health laboratory performing high complexity testing, it serves as the reference laboratory for local public health laboratories and other clients, provides primary testing for some local public health departments that do not have laboratories, and conducts research to advance public health diagnostics and science. The VRDL is an advanced reference laboratory for the federal Laboratory Response Network and coordinates several state laboratory testing networks including the Respiratory Laboratory Network and the Measles Laboratory Network. VRDL provides laboratory testing, technical consultation and support, training and assistance, and research required for the diagnosis, investigation, and control of viral and rickettsial diseases of public health significance.

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 virologic surveillance projects to share with CDPH and Centers for Disease Control (CDC) partners; will serve as team member on larger public health projects within the program and will act as a technical scientific consultant; maintain compliance with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and Viral and Rickettsial Disease Laboratory Branch (VRDL) 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.

This is a 12 month Limited-Term Full-Time position that may be extended or become Permanent.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

RESEARCH SCIENTIST I (MICROBIOLOGICAL SCIENCES)
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 candidates

Candidate must be able to effectively communicate orally and in writing with public health and healthcare professionals, and other CDPH employees
Possesses analytical and problem-solving skills
Completes assignments in a timely and efficient manner
Adheres to departmental policies and procedures regarding attendance, leave, and conduct
Proficiency with MS Excel; experience with database programs such as MS Access and knowledge of statistical analysis preferred.
Effective communication and writing skills.
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=465573

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 for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.