California Department of Public Health
RESEARCH SCIENTIST I (CHEMICAL SCIENCES) JC-407238
California Department of Public Health, Richmond, California, United States, 94875
Department Information
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.
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.
Job Description And Duties
This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by performing as a laboratory specialist, screening newborn specimens for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) in a Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) certified genetic laboratory.
The Research Scientist (RS) I (Chemical Sciences) (CS) will plan, organize, and carry out scientific research studies of limited scientific scope and complexity related to specimen testing for SMA disorder. The incumbent will utilize knowledge and hands-on experience of clinical chemistry, immunochemistry, and molecular biology to perform clinical laboratory activities. The RS I (CS) will use highly complex methods including quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction (qPCR), droplet digital PCR (ddPCR), and high-throughput liquid handling systems. The incumbent will follow established laboratory procedures and quality assurance policy, carry out laboratory assays, and perform data analysis using statistical analysis tools (Excel, Statistical).
The incumbent works under the supervision of the Research Scientist Supervisor I (Chemical Sciences), Chief of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Screening Unit in Mass Spectrometry and Molecular Section.
Position Details
Job Code #:
JC-407238
Position #(s):
580-530-5576-XXX
Working Title:
Clinical Chemistry Scientist
Classification:
RESEARCH SCIENTIST I (CHEMICAL SCIENCES) $6,512.00 - $8,093.00
# of Positions:
2
Work Location:
Contra Costa County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Final Filing Date:
1/5/2024
Should you have any questions regarding the application process, our Recruitment Team is ready to help you at Apply@cdph.ca.gov or (916) 445-0983.#J-18808-Ljbffr
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.
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.
Job Description And Duties
This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by performing as a laboratory specialist, screening newborn specimens for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) in a Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) certified genetic laboratory.
The Research Scientist (RS) I (Chemical Sciences) (CS) will plan, organize, and carry out scientific research studies of limited scientific scope and complexity related to specimen testing for SMA disorder. The incumbent will utilize knowledge and hands-on experience of clinical chemistry, immunochemistry, and molecular biology to perform clinical laboratory activities. The RS I (CS) will use highly complex methods including quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction (qPCR), droplet digital PCR (ddPCR), and high-throughput liquid handling systems. The incumbent will follow established laboratory procedures and quality assurance policy, carry out laboratory assays, and perform data analysis using statistical analysis tools (Excel, Statistical).
The incumbent works under the supervision of the Research Scientist Supervisor I (Chemical Sciences), Chief of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Screening Unit in Mass Spectrometry and Molecular Section.
Position Details
Job Code #:
JC-407238
Position #(s):
580-530-5576-XXX
Working Title:
Clinical Chemistry Scientist
Classification:
RESEARCH SCIENTIST I (CHEMICAL SCIENCES) $6,512.00 - $8,093.00
# of Positions:
2
Work Location:
Contra Costa County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Final Filing Date:
1/5/2024
Should you have any questions regarding the application process, our Recruitment Team is ready to help you at Apply@cdph.ca.gov or (916) 445-0983.#J-18808-Ljbffr