JC-509228 – Laboratory Analytical Scientist (Chemical Sciences)

Overview

The Food and Drug Laboratory Branch (FDLB) provides services and leadership as a public health reference and research laboratory. To ensure the safety of Californians, FDLB provides the necessary analytical support to screen for, identify and quantify chemical and microbiological contaminants in food and drugs. FDLB also provides regulatory services for substances of abuse laboratories. All activities implement and support legislatively mandated programs.

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*The CDPH is an E-Verify employer.

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

Incumbents 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 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 Research Scientist Staff works under the general direction of the Research Scientist Supervisor (RSS) II in the Food and Drug Laboratory Branch (FDLB), Chemistry Section, Chemistry Research Unit. The incumbent 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.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

RESEARCH SCIENTIST STAFF
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:

Knowledge of the principles, methods, materials, equipment and techniques in analytical chemistry. Well-organized regarding laboratory documents including results, standard operation procedures, maintenance, and material safety data sheet. Positive attitude and professional demeanor.

Chemical Sciences
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=509228

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.