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 Failure to meet this requirement may result in the job offer being rescinded.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.