JC-489146 – Birth Defects Data Analyst

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.”

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

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Department Website: https://www.cdph.ca.gov

In July 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025. This program temporarily reduces employees’ monthly base pay in exchange for paid leave credits. This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits through June 2027. The salary ranges shown on this job posting do not reflect the salary reduction.

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan of 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 Research Scientist II (Epi/Bio) (RS II) is responsible for planning and implementing a variety of scientific assessments of moderate scientific scope and complexity related to structural birth defects and surveillance processes. This incumbent performs a range of tasks, including data validation, epidemiological analyses, process evaluation, data management, data requests, and documentation on complex medical data for surveillance purposes.

The candidate works under the general supervision of the Research Scientist Supervisor I (Epidemiology/Biostatistics) (Epi/Bio), California Birth Defects Birth Monitoring Program (CBDMP) Section Chief and regularly works with cross-Unit team members. The incumbent is also a proficient user of R/RStudio, has a working knowledge of Microsoft Power BI and Microsoft SQL Server, and has excellent analytic problem-solving skills.

This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework permitted is at the discretion of the Department and is subject to change, consistent with CDPH’s Telework Program. All employees who telework are required to be California residents in accordance with Government Code 14200. Candidates who reside outside of the state of California may be interviewed; however, the selected candidate must have a primary residency in the state of California prior to appointment (and continue to maintain California residency) as a condition of employment. Failure to meet this requirement may result in the job offer being rescinded.

Travel may be required for this position. Reimbursement for travel takes into consideration an employee’s designated headquarters, as reflected in the duty statement, and is subject to regulations and bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the designated headquarters office will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

RESEARCH SCIENTIST II (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:

A strong work ethic and team-oriented approach with a high level of interpersonal skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Adaptability and flexibility to maintain exceptional performance with constant changes.
The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
A high degree of organization with a consistently positive attitude and professional demeanor.
Ability to work autonomously to identify problems and propose workable solutions.
Experience with medical/clinical data.
Informatics-minded.
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=489146

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.