California Department of Public Health
Food Safety Research Scientist | RESEARCH SCIENTIST II (MICROBIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
California Department of Public Health, Richmond, California, United States, 94875
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 shall only be eligible for only one amount.
Under general supervision of the Research Scientist Supervisor I (Microbiological Sciences), the Research Scientist II (Microbiological Sciences) in the Food and Drug Laboratory Branch (FDLB), Microbiology Section, Microbiology Test Unit will plan and carry out scientific research of moderate scope and complexity, participate in planning and conducting limited elements of complex analytical studies on microbial contamination of food and drug products and environmental samples, perform as the laboratory expert on a given methodology or technique of moderate difficulty and complexity, and serve as a microbiological professional consultant to state and local agencies and food industries on food contamination identification methods.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification. RESEARCH SCIENTIST II (MICROBIOLOGICAL SCIENCES) Special Requirements
In order to be considered for this position, you must submit a copy of your college transcripts official or un-official 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 # (456498) 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 required and must be included. 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.
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You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification. RESEARCH SCIENTIST II (MICROBIOLOGICAL SCIENCES) Special Requirements
In order to be considered for this position, you must submit a copy of your college transcripts official or un-official 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 # (456498) 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 required and must be included. 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.
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