Research Scientist I | Research Scientist I (Epi/Bio), JC-446978

Department InformationAt 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.Are you looking to join an exciting, dedicated team of professionals that work to improve the health and well-being of women, infants, children, and adolescents in California? To accomplish its mission, the Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health Division (MCAH) maintains partnerships, contracts, and agreements with state, federal, and local agencies in both public and private sectors. MCAH hosts an array of programs and initiatives to serve the state's diverse populations and regions providing important resources, information and data about reproductive health, family planning, pregnancy, birth outcomes and more.Job Description And DutiesThis position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by supporting data and evaluation efforts of the Human Stem Cell Research Program and various programs of the MCAH Division which promotes the health and wellness of participating families.The incumbent works under the supervision of the Research Scientist Supervisor II, Chief of the Home Visiting and Systems Evaluation Section, and will serve as a staff scientist contributing to activities of the Human Stem Cell Research (HSCR) Program and contributing to Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health (MCAH) Division evaluation efforts related to work of local health jurisdictions (LHJs) with various MCAH programs.The Research Scientist (RS) I (Epidemiology/Biostatistics or Social/Behavioral) plans, organizes, and carries out scientific research studies of limited scientific scope and complexity, and uses tools and methods in the areas of statistics and statistical programming (SAS), management of data systems or data collection platforms, program evaluation, epidemiology, project management, partner communication, informatics and other scientific methods to promote public health in maternal, child and adolescent health populations.This position includes some statewide and local travel or visits, up to 5%, to implementing sites and professional meetings.Desirable QualificationsIn 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:Desirable qualifications include scientific, epidemiologic, and evaluation skills with experience in SAS or other statistical programming languages and online survey or data collection platforms. Previous experience with stem cell biology or research, data analysis, program evaluation, and working with state and local public health partners is a plus. Seeking applicants who are self-motivated, detail-oriented, able to prioritize work and capable of working collaboratively with a team of experienced researchers.Telework InformationThis position may be eligible for telework up to three (3) days per week and is required to report in-person to the designated headquarters office location a minimum of two (2) days per week. The amount of telework permitted is at the discretion of the Department and is subject to change, consistent with CDPH’s Telework Program. All employees who telework are required to be California residents in accordance with Government Code 14200.Final Filing Date: 9/13/2024Job Code #: JC-446978Position #(s): 580-520-5577-909Working Title: Research Scientist IClassification: RESEARCH SCIENTIST I (EPIDEMIOLOGY/BIOSTATISTICS)$6,512.00 - $8,093.00Work Location: Sacramento CountyTelework: HybridJob Type: Permanent, Full Time

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