Research Scientist Supervisor

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.”

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The salary information listed on this advertisement may not reflect recent salary increases from salary adjustments or changes in the fiscal year.

Department Website: https://www.cdph.ca.gov

Job Description And Duties

Incumbents 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 a 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.

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by serving as the Chief of the Data Analytics and Bioinformatics Unit. The incumbent independently supervises, coordinates, and leads assay development, focusing on designing, analyzing, and optimizing new chemistries, methodologies, and laboratory techniques. The position contributes to experimental design and oversees the analysis of research, verification, and validation data, including the development of quality control measures and validation plans for newly developed assays. The incumbent works collaboratively with other Research Scientists to advance methodological innovation, laboratory quality, and program objectives. This role may secure funding through external sources when necessary and may support these efforts in collaboration with the Genetic Disease Screening Program (GDSP) state-contracted follow-up centers, and other agencies, including universities, foundations, voluntary agencies, and other partnering organizations.

The incumbent works under the general direction of the Chief of the Administrative Supervisor Section.

This position may be eligible for telework. 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. Candidates who reside outside of the state of California may be interviewed; however, the selected candidate must have a primary residency in the state of California prior to appointment (and continue to maintain California residency) as a condition of employment. Failure to meet this requirement may result in the job offer being rescinded.

Travel may be required for this position. Reimbursement for travel takes into consideration an employee’s designated headquarters, as reflected in the duty statement, and is subject to regulations and bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the designated headquarters office will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

The headquarters office location for this position is identified in the attached duty statement.

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Final Filing Date: 7/1/2026

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-521122

Position #(s): 580-530-5643-008

Working Title: Data Analytics and Bioinformatics Unit Chief

Classification: RESEARCH SCIENTIST SUPERVISOR I $9,578.00 - $12,343.00

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: Contra Costa County

Telework

Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

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