JC-476868 – Quality Improvement Research Data Specialist II

Overview

The Center for Laboratory Sciences (CLS) is based on the Richmond Campus. 29-acre property located in Richmond’s Marina Bay, which employs more than 1,200 people. CLS serves to protect and promote the health of all Californians through innovative and collaborative infectious disease and environmental testing, including provision of investigation and surveillance activities which form the basis of disease response and prevention. CLS works to bring together emerging scientific capabilities in testing, analytics, and communications reflecting a new level of coordination, support, and leadership for the public health laboratory system at the state, local and national level. In addition, CLS relies on a continuous improvement infrastructure as a core value in developing solutions that emphasize a culture of quality and performance through performance management success. Laboratory Field Services (LFS) safeguards the health of the people in our state by performing licensure, inspection, proficiency testing, and oversight of clinical and public health labs, tissue banks, biologics facilities, and blood banks.

Please be aware this is a hybrid position.  It requires a minimum of four (4) days a week in the office after the in-person training is complete.

Enjoy exclusive Richmond employee perks, including a free onsite gym and access to over 30 free EV charging stations. Join the LFS team and take advantage of these great benefits and more.

New to State candidates will be hired at the minimum salary of the classification or alternate range, as applicable.

*The salary information listed on this advertisement may not reflect recent salary increases from salary adjustments or changes in the fiscal year.

The Research Data Specialist II (RDSII) independently performs the more complex data analysis to obtain lab data and ensure it is reported accurately. The RDSII provides professional support to blood bank and biologics and tissue bank licensing and inspection; reviews and monitors data submitted with biologics and tissue bank new and renewal applications to assure compliance with California biologics and tissue bank licensure requirements as specified in the California Health and Safety Code.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

RESEARCH DATA SPECIALIST II
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:

Critical thinking skills
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Ability to work under pressure, execute sound judgement and exercise a high degree of confidentiality
Experience working with Databases
Ability to organize and prioritize multiple assignments and meet deadlines
Ability to work independently and/or collaboratively in a team environment
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=476868

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.