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 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 but shall only be eligible for one amount.
This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by improving the health and wellbeing of children born with inheritable diseases and reducing the burden of patients and families through early detection.
The candidate works under the general supervision of the Research Scientist Supervisor I (Epidemiology/Biostatistics), Chief of the Newborn Outcomes and Evaluation Unit. The Research Scientist (RS) II (Epidemiology/Biostatistics) manages and oversees newborn screening data collection for genetic diseases, focusing on but not limited to severe combined immunodeficiency disorder, X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy, endocrine disorders, and NBS disorders that are detectable through MS/MS testing. Disease assignment and focus are based on emerging priorities in the Unit and can change. The incumbent plans, organizes, and carries out research and data linkage projects to evaluate and improve the screening and follow-up performances for various types of disorders. The RS II will generate newborn screening epidemiological results and provide periodical reports to statewide newborn screening stakeholders.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Special Requirements
In order to be considered for this position, you must submit a copy of your college transcripts (official or unofficial) and/or Degree for education verification.
For experience/education to qualify during the application screening process, and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants should include all employment history on the Employment Application (STD 678) and/or Resume, including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week, and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYYY). Application packages without this information will experience delayed processing times, and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.
A completed State application (STD. 678) and any other relevant documents (e.g., unofficial transcript, copy of degree, resume, etc.) should be submitted electronically via your CalCareers Account. Please reference Job Control #(453629) and indicate the basis of your eligibility in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) section. SROA and surplus candidates should submit a copy of their letter with their application. Please remove any confidential information (i.e., social security number, date of birth) from your documents prior to submission.
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
- Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
- Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
- Writing Sample
Additional Documents
Attach the following additional documents as part of the application package:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
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:
- Experience in data collection, data quality control, data processing, and/or data management with large relational datasets or classes and training in these areas.
- Ability to utilize specialized software such as SQL, SAS, R, Power BI, ArcGIS, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Word.
- Experience in writing reports and various types of documentation.
- Knowledge of surveillance data collection or program evaluation.
- Equity-minded, with a sound understanding of the socioeconomic factors that contribute to health disparities and inequities.
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
- Self-motivated with a proven ability to work independently and enjoy working as part of a team.
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