Lead Research Scientist | RESEARCH SCIENTIST III (EPIDEMIOLOGY/BIOSTATISTICS)

Job Description and DutiesCandidates 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 and shall only be eligible for one amount.This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by overseeing and supporting data collection, analysis, evaluation, and research activities to assist the Care Evaluation and Monitoring (CEM) Section, ADAP and Care Evaluation and Informatics (ACEI) Branch, and the HIV Care Branch. The incumbent works under the general direction of the Research Scientist Supervisor (RSS) I (Epidemiology/Biostatistics), Chief of the CEM Section. The Research Scientist (RS) III (Epidemiology/Biostatistics) serves as a highly skilled professional with responsibility for planning, organizing, and carrying out projects of highly developed scientific scope and complexity related to data collection, data management, analysis, program evaluation, and research activities for the federally-funded Ryan White care programs for people living with HIV.Minimum RequirementsYou will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.RESEARCH SCIENTIST III (EPIDEMIOLOGY/BIOSTATISTICS)Special RequirementsIn 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 may 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 #(455344) 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 DocumentsThe 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 required and must be included.Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) instructions below at end of posting. Applications received without a written response to the SOQ may be rejected.A Cover Letter is required and must be submitted with your application package. Applications received without a Cover Letter may be rejected.Statement of QualificationsA Statement of Qualifications (SOQs) is REQUIRED with your application. The SOQ is a narrative discussion of how the candidate's education, training, experience, and skills meet the desirable and required qualifications as it relates to the duty statement and qualifies them for the position. The SOQ also serves as documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. The SOQs should be typed and no more than TWO pages in length only.

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